DIY Smart Lock Battery Solution vs. Official Replacements
In this Behind the Tech episode, I’m sharing how I set up a self-hosted photo & video app to take control of my media library, avoid cloud storage fees, and access everything from anywhere. Plus, I’ll show you a DIY rechargeable battery solution for my smart door lock and a USB power meter that fixes a common charging issue!
💡 What’s in This Video?
✔️ Self-Hosted Photo & Video App – How I replaced cloud storage
✔️ Migrating from iCloud & Google Photos – Organizing 690GB+ of media
✔️ DIY Battery Monitor for Smart Lock – Solving a power issue
✔️ USB Charging Fix – Why cable orientation affects charging speeds
✔️ AliExpress & Temu Components – Affordable parts for DIY projects
🛒 Products Highlighted in This Video:
📌 Immich – https://immich.app
📌 immich import app – https://github.com/simulot/immich-go
📌 Battery Meter – https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806527654084.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.31.4fe21802oEtXMn&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
📌 USB-C Power Meter – https://amzn.to/3FtEEZ8
💬 Would you switch to self-hosted storage? Let me know in the comments!
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