iPad Wall Mount: DIY project for controlling my smart home (and replacing my Ring keypad)

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  • Опубліковано 3 січ 2025

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  • @georgebrodie9795
    @georgebrodie9795 Рік тому +1

    Enjoyed your video on this and as much as I would love to do this project I don’t believe I have the smarts for this. But enjoyed this very much.

  • @chrisalbertson5838
    @chrisalbertson5838 8 місяців тому +1

    I like what you did and I even have an old iPad that I hardly use after buying a new one. I think your mount is "ok" but Ithink it would look nicer if it where recessed into the wall, just cut out some wall board and design and print something that places the glass surface just a bit out from the painted surface.
    But the bigger problem for most people is that they don't live in a house where low-voltage DC has already been pulled to the location you need. They would have to have a "building code legal" way to power the iPad. I don't think it is OK to put a phone charger inside a wall box. A visible cord looks bad.

    • @TechWinnerCC
      @TechWinnerCC  8 місяців тому +1

      There are wall box DC transformers that one could install, but I agree that path is more advanced. I was fortunate to already have low voltage available at this spot. Personally, mounting something like this with a visible cable would be a no-go.

  • @platinumhandymansolutions
    @platinumhandymansolutions 9 місяців тому

    Where is power coming from? Thanks

  • @Musthave23
    @Musthave23 8 місяців тому

    I did this 15yrs ago exactly have the picture of it w/ apple time stamp on it

  • @Smartinvestor2000
    @Smartinvestor2000 Рік тому

    I just need you to come to my house and install it for me. You make it look easy, but I'm probably not going to do it myself. I do really like it though!

    • @TechWinnerCC
      @TechWinnerCC  Рік тому

      Ha! Maybe for a small fee :). Thank you for commenting!

  • @il77grande
    @il77grande Рік тому

    Dove posso comprare il supporto da mettere al.muro per iPad?

  • @filmboxhd2837
    @filmboxhd2837 Рік тому

    What’s the app on the ipad you use to control everything?

    • @TechWinnerCC
      @TechWinnerCC  Рік тому +1

      Home Assistant

    • @filmboxhd2837
      @filmboxhd2837 Рік тому

      @@TechWinnerCC Can you make a video how to wire up an iPad on the wall, please?

    • @TechWinnerCC
      @TechWinnerCC  Рік тому +1

      @@filmboxhd2837 as I mentioned in the video, I repurposed some low voltage from an old security system with a buck converter to step the 12v down to 5v. I don’t have any immediate plans to run any new low voltage, but I’ll keep that in mind.

  • @tomasdelfinageronimo927
    @tomasdelfinageronimo927 Рік тому

    Is it okay to stay connected directly and for a long time on the charger?

    • @TechWinnerCC
      @TechWinnerCC  Рік тому +1

      With an iPad, absolutely. It’s got enough smarts to not overcharge itself. Thanks for commenting!

    • @tomasdelfinageronimo927
      @tomasdelfinageronimo927 Рік тому

      @@TechWinnerCC Thanks

  • @georgebrodie9795
    @georgebrodie9795 Рік тому

    Hey Donnie enjoy all your videos especially the one on your new iPad addition to your security system. I’m thinking of doing something like you have but was going to use apples home app. The only thing I’m not sure of is that they tell you to scan the QR code of the item but was wondering if you would know if I scan the base station would all my cameras and sensors be automatically added as well. Any help would be appreciated thanks

    • @TechWinnerCC
      @TechWinnerCC  Рік тому

      Hey George! I haven't done a ton of research on this, but from the little I've seen and heard, people are using a hub named Hoobs to do this (allow Ring devices to communicate with Homekit). There are some good UA-cam videos out there about this. Search "Hoobs Ring"

    • @georgebrodie9795
      @georgebrodie9795 Рік тому

      @@TechWinnerCC thanks Donnie for getting back to me. I did see that I will have to look into this. Thanks for your help

  • @sharafkkuniyil2546
    @sharafkkuniyil2546 Рік тому

    How to open iPad frame from wall dear can you help

    • @TechWinnerCC
      @TechWinnerCC  Рік тому

      That cover just pops right off. I use a fingernail to get it started. Snaps in, snaps off.

  • @MekazaBitrusty
    @MekazaBitrusty 4 місяці тому

    Those panel mounts are really expensive. I might have to search for something more reasonably priced.

  • @ButtonBashOfficial
    @ButtonBashOfficial Рік тому

    "Complete DIY" and yet you use a £100+ wall mount. Poor.

    • @TechWinnerCC
      @TechWinnerCC  Рік тому

      High standards. :)

    • @chrisalbertson5838
      @chrisalbertson5838 8 місяців тому

      I'd 3d print a mount and make it look like anything I want. It would cost me about $2 plus. But I coud not recommend that in a video because not every has the design skills and a printer.

    • @TechWinnerCC
      @TechWinnerCC  8 місяців тому +1

      I respect your skillset. That’s just not a path I’ve invested the time, money, and energy into doing, let alone doing well. So for me, spending a bit on a mount that I believe is clean was the way to go.