My "smart" doorbell lit itself on fire (moving 12)
Jeff Geerling Jeff Geerling
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 Published On Feb 1, 2024

SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro: Caught fire, would not recommend!

Mentioned in this video (some links are affiliate links):

- SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro: https://simplisafe.com/video-doorbell...
- Wayback Machine entry: https://web.archive.org/web/202312041...
- My blog post about it: https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/202...
- My Tweet about it:   / 1737256067510177793  
- Jameco Reliapro 24v Transformer: https://amzn.to/3OEKkl9
- OhmKat SimpliSafe Power Supply: https://amzn.to/3UiYDiQ
- OptoMOS Relay specs: https://ixapps.ixys.com/DataSheet/LCB...
- The Sound of Dial-up Poster: https://www.redbubble.com/i/poster/Th...
- Fedmax Metal Storage cabinets: https://amzn.to/3Sk00ep
- Flexispot 40x24 Height Adjustable desk: https://amzn.to/3Sl80f4
- QNAP QSW-3216R-8S8T-US Switch: https://amzn.to/3OjAGUF
- Tripp-Lite SMART1500LCD UPS: https://amzn.to/3Om8znS
- MikroTik CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM Switch: https://amzn.to/3Ohnxf0

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Contents:

00:00 - It burned up!
00:30 - Vintage Macs and office racks
03:30 - SimpliSafe doorbell's fiery demise
06:32 - Replacement also stops working
08:32 - A fix for the replacement (hopefully)
09:28 - Studio: Electronics desk, soundproofing
11:46 - Rack Room at 25 Gbps!

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