HomeAssistant

Quick Fix for Your Zigbee2MQTT Button

I recently published a video about breaking Zigbee2MQTT update but I failed to notice a second breaking change. They removed the Zigbee "Button Click" or Action Entity from buttons! The solution is to grab it from the "MQTT Device Trigger" with an automation inside of HomeAssistant.

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500K Views! Thank YOU!

Thrilled to kick off the year by celebrating a HUGE milestone! My YouTube channel, Chuck-Builds, just hit 500,000 views! Thank YOU for the support!

DIY Projects

Raspberry Pi Wireless USB for Scanner & PaperlessNGX

A simple eBay mistake missing a "W" led to a frustrating project trying to save $10. Lesson learned: buy the ADS-1500W (make sure it's the W!). This is for PaperlessNGX, using an ADS-1200 and a Raspberry Pi Zero W.

Instantly Improve Your Headphone Comfort with This ONE Accessory!

This replacement headband is a MUST-HAVE accessory for your Sony WH-1000XM5's or really any headphone that needs some extra cushion on the headband. $20 makes it a no-brainer!

HomeAssistant

Zigbee2MQTT Update 2.0.0 USB Adapter Error Fix

Zigbee2MQTT had a huge update to 2.0.0 and it added an adapter criteria setting to the config section. I cover it in my written guide to Zigbee2MQTT and on this video supplement. It's a quick fix that might catch you off guard if you didn't read the release notes!

HomeAssistant

How to minimize Zigbee and Wi-Fi Interference (Zigbee2MQTT)

Once you've set up your Zigbee2MQTT network, you will want to optimize the Zigbee Channel BEFORE you add any devices - as you will have to re-add them if you change the channel. Here's a guide on how to ensure your Wi-Fi and Zigbee networks don't clash

HomeAssistant

How to Install Zigbee2MQTT on Home Assistant: Step-by-Step Guide

My 6th video on this channel was about how to install Zigbee2MQTT on HomeAssistant and I released in August of 2023. Just this week (1/7/25) there was an update to Zigbee2MQTT 2.0.0 that contained a breaking change. I wanted to update my write-up but noticed I never made one! Better late than never.

HomeAssistant

Amcrest Floodlight Camera Unboxing, Install, and Setup with Frigate & HomeAssistant

Welcome to Chuck Builds, today I'm unboxing, installing, and setting up an Amcrest Floodlight Camera with HomeAssistant and Frigate.

HomeAssistant

Simple Smart Lights: Home Assistant Automation (Perfect for Renters!)

In this tutorial, we'll set up Philips Hue bulbs with an affordable Zigbee PIR motion sensor to create the perfect automated lighting system - no wiring or permanent modifications needed.

DIY Projects

How to Update Postgres to Support the Latest Version of Formbricks

Recently Formbricks updated to 2.7 which requires a different type of PostgreSQL installation. If you've previously followed my Webhosting for an Organization series, you might need to follow these steps to get Formbricks working again.

DIY Projects

How to Update BIOS for Ryzen 7 9700X on Gigabyte B650 Motherboard (QFLASH)

In this video, I'll walk you through the process of updating the BIOS on your Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2 (rev. 1.x) motherboard to support the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X processor, using QFlash. I recently bought this bundle from Micro Center, but out of the box, the motherboard doesn't support the CPU.

DIY Projects

StreamMaster Additional Configuration (Schedules Direct, Duplicate Channels, Logos, and Zap2it)

Check out my first video on StreamMaster for how to get started : Huge thank you to Senex Crenshaw for creating Stream Master. Links: Zap2XML Docker: https://hub.docker.com/r/shuaiscott/zap2xml/ Zap2it: https://tvlistings.zap2it.com/?aid=gapzap GitHub TV Logos: https://github.com/tv-logo/tv-logos Schedules Direct : https:

HomeAssistant

Noonlight Integration does not play well with Voice Assistants

There is a new Noonlight Integration in HomeAssistant and while the integration works great, can lead to accidentally calling the police via your voice assistants - check out how to avoid in my latest video

DIY Projects

Golf Simulator V2

Version 2 of my DIY Golf Sim has been a huge step up from my previous video. The biggest changes are un-interrupted nets, upgraded projector, and using Unistrut to pull on the screen for less wrinkles. Check it out on youtube or the write-up on my site for more!

DIY Projects

StreamMaster Setup Guide: Simplify Your TV Streaming Experience

Learn how to set up StreamMaster, a powerful Docker container, to enhance your over-the-air TV experience.

DIY Projects

Outdoor Zigbee Smart Plug Alternative

I’m upgrading my smart home by replacing the TP-Link Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug with a (hopefully) more reliable Zigbee plug and outdoor enclosure! The Kasa plug has struggled with Wi-Fi disconnects recently, so I’m moving to a Zigbee-based solution.

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Thanks for 3000 subscribers!

Thanks for all the support and helping me reach 3000 subscribers on Youtube! I look forward to seeing where this journey takes us!

ChuckBuildsAWebsite

Setting Up Caddy Reverse Proxy to Secure Your Websites | Part 8 Chuck Builds A Website

Welcome to Episode 8 of the 'Chuck Builds A Website' series! In this comprehensive video, I'm guiding you through the process of setting up Caddy as a reverse proxy for your Ghost, Formbricks, and N8N websites, ensuring secure and efficient access to your web services.

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Deploying Docker Compose with Portainer | Part 7 - Chuck Builds A Website

Welcome to Episode 7 of the 'Chuck Builds A Website' series! In this video, I'm guiding you through the process of deploying Docker containers using Portainer, focusing on setting up Ghost CMS and other essential services.

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Setting Up Mailgun for Ghost CMS: Email Delivery Made Easy | Part 6 - Chuck Builds A Website

Welcome to Episode 6 of the 'Chuck Builds A Website' series! In this video, I'm walking you through the process of setting up Mailgun for your Ghost CMS website, ensuring smooth email delivery for newsletters and transactional emails.

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Setting Up a Virtual Private Server with Hetzner & Docker | Part 4 - Chuck Builds A Website

Welcome to Episode 4 of the 'Chuck Builds A Website' series! Today, I'm guiding you through setting up a budget-friendly Virtual Private Server (VPS) using Hetzner and Portainer.

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Setting Up Docker Containers with Portainer | Part 5 - Chuck Builds A Website

Welcome to Episode 5 of the 'Chuck Builds A Website' series! In this video, I'm diving deep into setting up Docker containers using Portainer for our professional website stack.

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How to Buy & Set Up a Domain with Cloudflare | Part 3 - Chuck Builds A Website

Welcome to Episode 3 of the 'Chuck Builds A Website' series! Today, I'm walking you through the process of purchasing and setting up a domain using Cloudflare.

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Long-term Website Management Strategy | Part 2

Welcome to episode 2 of the Chuck Builds A Website series! n this video we go over a long-term management strategy by using Google Workspace. I'll also show you how to set up a powerful, free Google Workspace for your nonprofit organization.

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How to Build a Professional Website for an Organization | Part 1

Welcome to the first episode of the Chuck Builds A Website series! In this video, I'm laying out the blueprint for creating a professional, cost-effective website for nonprofits and small organizations.