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The video introduces and reviews the LinkNLink Intelligent Super Gateway (ISG) Display, an advanced Smart Home Hub running Home Assistant by default. Key features include its ability to control various smart home devices such as Matter lamps, Zigbee devices, Aqara door sensors, and Reolink video cameras. The device supports multiple standards (Tuya, Matter, Zigbee), and can be integrated with Alexa, Google Home, and HomeKit for voice control. Despite some initial connectivity issues, the presenter highlights its promising potential, especially after future firmware updates that are expected to enhance functionalities like brightness and RGB control.
The ISG display offers a user-friendly interface, particularly for less tech-savvy individuals, and features a customizable Home Assistant Dashboard. Key points include the HA Service button for device control and planned features like iSG Lite, support for IR TV and AC, Modbus TCP, MQTT server, and more. Some limitations include the single USB port and the need for ongoing firmware updates. With a price of $199 and pre-installed Home Assistant, it provides a competitive alternative for those looking for simplified home automation. The presenter concludes with an encouragement to viewers to support the channel.
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In this part of the video, the presenter introduces the LinkNLink ISG Display, also known as the Intelligent Super Gateway, which functions as more than just a tablet, acting as an advanced Smart Home Hub. It runs Home Assistant by default, allowing control of various smart home devices. The device is still in beta, so some features aren’t fully operational yet, but it shows promising potential. The unboxing revealed the display, a quick user guide, network adapter cable, display stand, power adapter (it needs to stay plugged in as it lacks a battery), and a remote control, which currently has no functionality but is expected to in future firmware updates. Additionally, a small Zigbee USB stick is included for pairing Zigbee devices. The display features several ports and can independently control Tuya, Matter, and Zigbee devices without utilizing Home Assistant, irrespective of the device brand.
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In this part of the video, the speaker has successfully connected various devices, including a Matter lamp, a Zigbee lamp, an Aqara door sensor, and a Reolink video camera, to the iSG display. Although pairing the Zigbee devices took multiple attempts due to potential interference from another Zigbee network in the house, once paired, they functioned perfectly. Currently, only basic lamp control is available, but future firmware updates are expected to add brightness and RGB adjustment capabilities. The iSG display can be integrated with Home Assistant for advanced control and automation, such as creating automations that react to door status. It also supports voice control via Alexa and Google Home, and is compatible with HomeKit. The iSG display features a customizable dashboard and can operate as a Home Assistant Dashboard, recognizing and incorporating devices automatically. This integration makes it user-friendly, especially for those who are not very tech-savvy.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses integrating Home Assistant with the iSG Display, highlighting its benefits for both non-technical users and those looking to perform advanced tasks. A key feature introduced is the HA Service button, which enables full control of Home Assistant devices through the iSG Display, including creating automations and adjusting settings like brightness and RGB color. Other planned functionalities include iSG Lite for multiple Android tablets, support for IR TV and AC, Modbus TCP, MQTT server, video doorbells, button categories, Zigbee curtain motors, and flood sensors. The presenter mentions some drawbacks, such as the single USB port limitation and the need for firmware updates for Home Assistant on the iSG Display. Additionally, adjusting brightness and RGB color for lights added via the iSG interface is currently not possible but will be addressed in future updates.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the features and potential of the LinkNLink Intelligent Super Gateway (ISG) as a Smart Home Hub. He mentions the ability to adjust brightness and RGB color using Home Assistant and notes a minor design issue with the display hanging slightly away from the wall. Although the hub is not yet a full-fledged replacement for Home Assistant, its development shows promise, especially for users who seek ease in home automation. Because Home Assistant is pre-installed and the device supports Zigbee, Matter, and Tuya standards, users no longer need additional Home Assistant hardware. Priced at $199 and capable of displaying dashboards, the LinkNLink ISG poses a competitive alternative for less technical users. A discount code is offered in the video description, and the presenter thanks supporters, encouraging viewers to sponsor, like, and subscribe.