Welcome to my ultimate smart home tour! My setup is built around local control, speed, and privacy using Home Assistant. Instead of relying on a dozen different cloud apps, everything is tied together locally. Below is a breakdown of the exact hardware, servers, and sensors running my house.
🧠 The Brains & NVR Servers
Synology DS916+ NAS
The core of the house. I run Home Assistant in Docker on this NAS, giving me total local control over my automations, MQTT triggers, and dashboard without relying on the cloud.
View on AmazonBeelink MINI S12 Pro Mini PC
This dedicated Intel Alder Lake N100 mini PC handles all the heavy lifting for my BlueIris NVR system, processing object detection and license plate recognition for the cameras.
View on Amazon🌐 Enterprise Networking & Wi-Fi
EnGenius ECW536 Wi-Fi 7 Access Point
An absolute powerhouse 4x4x4 tri-band access point. I regularly test this running 160MHz channels on the 6GHz band, easily pushing wireless speeds over 1.7 Gbps.
View on Keenan SystemsRuckus R770 Wi-Fi 7 Access Point
My go-to Ruckus Wi-Fi 7 AP for extreme high-density and enterprise reliability testing. Incredible throughput and RF performance.
View on Keenan SystemsEnGenius ESG620 Security Gateway
A cloud-managed quad-core SD-WAN security gateway. This serves as the primary router for my high-speed multi-gig network environment.
View on Keenan SystemsEnGenius ECS5512FP 10-Gig PoE Switch
An 8-port 10G switch with a massive 420W PoE budget. Essential for powering demanding Wi-Fi 7 access points and ensuring no bottlenecks between my NAS and 2.5G/10G clients.
View on Keenan SystemsTP-Link Tri-Band BE9700 Wi-Fi 7 Router
An excellent consumer-friendly Wi-Fi 7 option that delivers top-tier performance, dual 10G ports, and easily handles smart home device congestion.
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REOLINK 2K WiFi Video Doorbell
My go-to video doorbell. No forced subscriptions, excellent local storage, and it integrates seamlessly into BlueIris and Home Assistant for custom notifications.
View on AmazonREOLINK Argus Wireless Camera
A great wireless camera with zero monthly fees. I integrated this into my local Blue Iris NVR via an FTP server workaround, pulling events into Home Assistant without relying on the cloud.
View on AmazonAqara 4K UHD Camera Hub G350
A dual-lens Matter-compatible indoor camera. The 360° pan/tilt and high resolution make it a perfect local-first hub and camera combo.
View on AmazonEnGenius ECC100 Cloud AI Camera
A cloud-managed AI indoor/outdoor dome camera. Provides advanced analytics and integrates beautifully into my EnGenius enterprise network ecosystem.
View on Keenan Systems🔌 Sensors, Plugs & Control
SONOFF NSPanel Pro 120
My primary wall-mounted dashboard interface. It pulls up my Home Assistant views seamlessly, letting me control lights, check cameras, and run routines at a glance.
View on AmazonKasa 15A Smart Plugs (EP25)
These Apple HomeKit-supported smart plugs are everywhere in my house. I use them specifically for energy monitoring to track the power consumption of my devices.
View on AmazonAqara Smart Thermostat W200
A smart thermostat that supports Apple Adaptive Temperature and provides excellent local control for my home climate system.
View on AmazonAqara Thread/Zigbee Climate Sensor W100
Perfect for monitoring temperature and humidity throughout the house with rock-solid Thread and Zigbee connectivity.
View on AmazonAqara Presence Sensor FP300
An advanced mmWave radar sensor. It detects micro-movements, so it knows if you are sitting perfectly still in a room, making automations far more reliable than standard motion sensors.
View on AmazonAqara Presence Sensor FP400
The next-generation presence sensor for even more precise room tracking, multi-zone monitoring, and local automation.
View on AmazonLinknLink Smart Buttons & Sensors
Excellent for manual overrides and automations (like toggling lights with dual BT/Zigbee modes). A major upgrade over standard CR2032 coin battery buttons.
View on AmazonESP32 ESPHome Bluetooth Proxies
I flash standard ESP32 development boards with ESPHome to create a mesh of Bluetooth proxies. They passively capture broadcasts from BTHome and Mocreo sensors.
View on Amazon🚗 Garage & EV Charging
Chamberlain B4613T MYQ Smart Garage Opener
A quiet and reliable battery-backup opener. Paired perfectly with the Meross controller to bring it out of the MyQ cloud and directly into Home Assistant.
View on AmazonMeross Smart Garage Door Opener (HomeKit)
Integrates my garage doors perfectly into Apple HomeKit and Home Assistant so I can monitor and control access directly from my dashboard or CarPlay.
View on AmazonTesla Universal Wall Connector
Provides robust Level 2 charging with an integrated Magic Dock. Perfect for charging both my Tesla and Rivian from a single hardwired unit seamlessly.
View on AmazonChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 EV Charger
A flexible, hardwired 50A EV charger. It’s incredibly durable and provides excellent charging data right into the app for calculating my exact charging costs.
View on Amazon⚡ Off-Grid Power & Solar
EF EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 (4096Wh)
My massive home backup and heavy-duty off-grid power station. It runs 120V/240V gear effortlessly and provides massive capacity for outages or heavy tools.
View on AmazonEF EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
The perfect mid-size portable power station. Fast charging, compact, and powers my essential campsite or work gear reliably.
View on AmazonEF EcoFlow RIVER 2
Ultra-portable and lightweight. I use this continuously as a UPS for my internet gear (modem, router, switch) paired with a solar panel to keep Wi-Fi up during power blips.
View on AmazonCallsun 100W 12V Solar Panel
A high-efficiency rigid monocrystalline panel that’s fantastic for permanent or semi-permanent mounting to keep my power stations topped off.
View on AmazonRenogy 100W 12V Flexible Solar Panel
Lightweight and bendable, perfect for off-grid camping or throwing on irregular surfaces to grab some sun.
View on Amazon🍿 Home Theater & AV
Sony VPL-XW5000ES 4K Laser Projector
The centerpiece of the home theater. This native 4K HDR laser projector delivers incredible contrast and sharpness without needing bulb replacements.
View on AmazonYAMAHA RX-V6A 7.2-Channel AV Receiver
This handles all the audio routing and amplification for the surround sound system, supporting the latest 4K/120Hz inputs and HDR passthrough.
View on AmazonKlipsch R-120SW 12″ Powered Subwoofer
Provides the deep, room-shaking bass needed for a true cinematic experience. It balances perfectly with the Yamaha receiver.
View on Amazon🏡 Outdoor & Yard Automation
WORX Landroid Robotic Lawn Mower
Automates my lawn care completely. I can track and control the Landroid directly from my phone or integrate it into my wider smart home ecosystem to keep the yard perfectly trimmed without lifting a finger.
View on AmazonWORX Nitro 40V 20″ Cordless Snow Blower (WG471)
My go-to for East Hampton winters. It handles wet, heavy snow effortlessly, and since it’s on the Power Share platform, I never have to mess with gas or oil.
View on AmazonWORX 20V 3-in-1 Cordless String Trimmer (WG170)
A versatile trimmer, edger, and mini mower all in one. It’s lightweight, uses the same Power Share batteries, and I get free spools for life through their program.
View on AmazonWORX 20V LEAFJET Cordless Leaf Blower (WG543)
Incredibly compact but packs a punch. It’s my daily driver for clearing off the driveway and patio quickly, tying my whole Worx 20V yard maintenance kit together.
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