Ty Talks Tech
I'm Ty — an enterprise network administrator who tests smart home gear on a real network.
BSc Computer Science, Cisco CCNA, Security+.
Everything here runs on a segmented VLAN setup with UniFi, Home Assistant and local control. So when I say a device works, I've also checked what it does when the internet drops, what it talks to when you're not looking, and whether it still works in three years without a subscription.
Smart home. Home lab. Networking. Enterprise hardware that ended up in a house.
New videos every week.
Gear and links → beacons.ai/tytalkstech
Partnerships → partnerships@tyda.ca
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New video is up 🚨 I told Siri to open my garage door — and my ENTIRE house turned red. Spent weeks living with 4 different THIRDREALITY Matter devices to see if they actually work together as one smart home, or if it's just marketing. Found some real wins and some real limitations. Link in the video tab 👇
1 week ago | [YT] | 1
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New Video Up. It’s the APPLE vs Android of Networking! Check it out and let me know which side you are on in the comment. Let’s see what y’all are using out there
2 months ago | [YT] | 3
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New Rack Upgrade VideoUp. I got roasted on this one . Find out here.
3 months ago | [YT] | 1
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Are you looking for simple to install Smart tech that can improve your quality of life ? Or rental friendly options ? This video gives you some recommendations.
Check it out and let me know if you find them useful
4 months ago | [YT] | 0
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A window cleaning robot? That’s just insane how far technology has come. Check out the performance HERE
4 months ago | [YT] | 1
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Still paying monthly for camera cloud storage? 🤔
I switched to a local NAS setup and it completely changed the game.
Full breakdown in the video 👇**
6 months ago | [YT] | 0
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NAS Explained.!
7 months ago | [YT] | 0
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We took an EV on a weekend road trip. Check out the full video
7 months ago | [YT] | 1
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They say he won’t remember his first time on a board, but I definitely will. 🏔️
We took Kash to the mountains this weekend for his first real taste of the snow, and honestly, watching him find his balance was the highlight of my year. We spend so much time building for the future, but these 'firsts' are the moments that actually matter. Memories are the only ROI that lasts a lifetime.
7 months ago | [YT] | 15
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It’s time for CES 2026 y’all. I’ll be posting the cool stuff I see at the event. Stay tuned.
—- the year of AI
8 months ago | [YT] | 10
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