Iyaz takes on the Asus RT-AC68U once again. In this episode, Iyaz finds a way to take the Asus RT-AC68U and turn it into a node for his home mesh network. The key was using a third-party intermediate firmware.

*Apologies for the crackly audio. We’ll figure out a solution!*

Links for everything we talked about:

• Asus RT-AC68U: https://amzn.to/3UugC1Y
• Asus WRT Merlin third-party firmware explainer: https://dongknows.com/asus-routers-and-merlin-firmware/
• The intermediate firmware you NEED to upgrade the RT-AC68U: https://www.snbforums.com/threads/asus-rt-ac68u-firmware-update-failure.70432/

Timecodes:

• 0:00 – Welcome
• 0:30 – Today’s Project
• 1:26 – Failed Attempts
• 3:55 – Closer to the answer
• 4:54 – Finding the answer
• 7:37 – Make updated router into node
• 8:37 – Partner Acceptance Rating

Pushing a button is very, very easy. But creating a remote way to do that is very, very difficult. Find out how to use a SwitchBot Bot in conjunction with the SwitchBot Hub Mini to make sure you can push that button from nearly anywhere.

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Links to the products we discussed*:

• SwitchBot Bot: https://amzn.to/3Tbku8m
• SwitchBot Hub Mini: https://amzn.to/3MLS7ex
• Bot + Hub Mini Combo: https://amzn.to/3TxC2v5

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Timecodes!

• 0:00 – Welcome
• 0:31 – Today’s Project
• 1:23 – Materials List
• 1:46 – Setting it up
• 3:45 – SwitchBot Bot in Action
• 4:34 – SwitchBot Hub Mini Explained
• 6:04 – Real-life tests & experience
• 7:23 – Partner Acceptance Rating
• 9:07 – Bonus tip: NFC!

When you’re on the road, there’s no reason to lose the comforts of home. Find out what gear you should travel with in this super-packed episode!

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If you missed Iyaz being 100% Iyaz, you’ll be glad to see he’s back.

Chapters with timecodes and links*

• 0:00 – Intro
• 1:26 – Materials
• 1:46 – Travel Router: TP-Link AC750 https://amzn.to/3SYVwZQ
• 3:42 – Streaming device: Chromecast with Google TV https://amzn.to/3TjYZBS
• 5:19 – HDMI extension cable: https://amzn.to/3CytxJD
• 5:46 – Nintendo Switch travel dock: Genki Covert Dock https://amzn.to/3TfkeVB
• 6:45 – Smart speaker: Google Nest Mini https://store.google.com/us/product/google_nest_mini?pli=1&hl=en-US
• 7:37 – Universal remote: https://amzn.to/3RYn409
• 9:14 – Surge protector: https://amzn.to/3eo1gxj
• 10:29 – Extra charger: Nekteck 107W USB C Charger https://amzn.to/3MtS3jF
• 10:58 – USB cables: Chafon Multi Charging Cable Short https://amzn.to/3CTVLQl
• 12:07 – Partner Acceptance Rating (It’s good news!)
• 13:46 – Tell me your ideas!

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