The ULTIMATE Smart Home Control Panel! (1 year later)

Published at : 18 Dec 2025

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Previously I made a step-by-step guide on making a #dashboard / #controlpanel for your #smarthome using an Amazon Fire HD10 tablet and Fully Kiosk Browser. Since then, I've made a few changes, and even installed a second one. Some of my subscribers have had questions, so I try to answer them in this video as I revisit one of my most popular projects. Thanks for watching!

LINK TO PREVIOUS VIDEO: https://youtu.be/t3GmijyIkj4

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-- Products in this video --
Tablet: https://amzn.to/3QCo7CD
Tablet Mount: https://www.etsy.com/listing/647956512/amazon-fire-hd-10-2-parts-mount-white?variation0=1589301987&variation1=1589301989
Tablet Mount (alternative 1): https://www.etsy.com/listing/1033514715/amazon-fire-hd-10-tablet-11-generation?ga_order
Tablet Mount (alternative 2): https://amzn.to/3QvutUj
Tablet Mount (alternative 3): https://mbmounts.com/collections/tablet-mounts/products/amazon-fire-tablet-wall-mount
Recessed Electrical Box: https://amzn.to/3lrtMNY
USB Outlet: https://amzn.to/3zeRsd9
Smart USB Outlet: https://amzn.to/3CfKtmm

-- The Stuff behind me --
Desk Glow Lamp: https://amzn.to/3GlfAAB
Desk Architect's Lamp: https://amzn.to/3ihPdUf
Monitors: https://amzn.to/3ZgN63r
Monitor Mounts: https://amzn.to/3vN1z9M
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Desk Backlighting Controller: https://www.athom.tech/blank-1/wled-high-power-led-strip-controller
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--Desk Build--
Desk Board: https://amzn.to/3CwFbFy
Desk Brackets: https://amzn.to/3GJHDeh
Wall Screws: https://amzn.to/3QmS8au
Desktop Screws: https://amzn.to/3itganL

-- Filming setup --
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Charger/Batteries: https://amzn.to/3k0fVRr
Camera Stand: https://amzn.to/3XifZux
Microphone: https://amzn.to/3WRpYXV
Monitor: https://amzn.to/3vMcnoB
Key Light: https://amzn.to/3WTJkvo
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DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:42 Overview of Project (components & cost)
01:33 Changes since my last video
03:55 Choosing a tablet, mount, etc.
05:49 Installation
07:30 How we use it in daily life
12:25 Final thoughts - control panels are useful!
13:05 Oops...


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