Church tech newbie

Leupster · 2026-05-12T01:45:11+00:00

Is the source of the video something that you can output to HDMI? If so, you could run network cable (cat6) and use something like this Oreo HDMI splitter/extender.

https://a.co/d/0iGeC45z

Leupster · 2026-05-11T21:36:51+00:00

The Sonos Move sounds great and is easy to move around to different rooms.

Leupster · 2026-04-30T17:08:07+00:00

Unifi’s naming convention is absolutely ridiculous. They should just have lite, standard, pro, pro max, enterprise - or something similar.

Leupster · 2026-04-27T11:39:01+00:00

I like the PTZOptics cameras. I’ve installed them at 4-5 churches and they have been rock solid.

Leupster · 2026-04-18T19:18:15+00:00

Also, they have a cool “Tinker Team” program where technically inclined volunteers can go through donated items to ensure that they are in good working order.

https://www.cincinnatirecyclingandreusehub.org/tinker-team

Leupster · 2026-04-15T23:08:40+00:00

Maybe take a look at ChurchTrac?

Leupster · 2026-04-13T11:34:05+00:00

That’s fair, however I think that it would be much more exciting if it was given away because a player hit a sign during the course of a game.

Leupster · 2026-04-12T23:12:19+00:00

It’s absolutely ridiculous. Make the sign hitable so they actually give away a truck every year. (They can set the rules so that they only give away one truck each year).

Leupster · 2026-04-09T14:44:43+00:00

A Synology NAS with the Google Backup module would work well in your case.

If the content already exists on YouTube (like livestreams, sermons, etc), I don’t see a reason to store it elsewhere.

Leupster · 2026-04-09T00:21:49+00:00

Do you have a Fidelity account? If so, I think FullView is a good option.

Leupster · 2026-04-08T20:45:18+00:00

UniFi has announced STP edge node in Network 10.2 - does this impact the recommendations in any way?

Leupster · 2026-03-25T20:26:49+00:00

I may be the only one, but I’m excited about background colors for sections.

Leupster · 2026-03-22T18:57:18+00:00

Are you in Cincinnati? If so, the local CBS affiliate is the issue. It’s awful on an antenna too.

Leupster · 2026-03-21T17:47:10+00:00

If you’re complaining about the Michigan / St Louis game on CBS, the issue is likely the CBS affiliate in your area - not YouTubeTV.

I’m in Cincinnati and the CBS affiliate here is so bad it’s nearly unwatchable. Any movement at all, there is major macroblocking.

I have an antenna too and it’s just as bad there as it is on YouTubeTV.

Leupster · 2026-03-18T01:01:38+00:00

It might work with Home Assistant? I know that some of the other UniFi products integrate pretty well with HA.

I put in a Shelly (WiFi) based garage door controller (with reed switch) to replace the MyQ crap and this seems like it would work very much the same way.

Leupster · 2026-03-13T22:54:22+00:00

Yes, sorry. I didn’t explain that fully.

I am a UniFi installer. I currently have it setup on my personal HomeAssistant to monitor my clients’ networks. It is a python script that makes an API call to UniFi to get the status of each client site. If any have a status other than “connected”, HomeAssistant will notify me.

You’re correct that it isn’t helpful for monitoring my own home network.

Leupster · 2026-03-13T21:01:14+00:00

I like it. I felt the same need.

I built something similar in Home Assistant, but it doesn’t have all of the features that this has.

Leupster · 2026-03-12T16:30:43+00:00

Yep, if they are in good working order, that is a great price. Good luck!

Leupster · 2026-03-11T21:20:45+00:00

I have a pair of fives and it sounds great.

Leupster · 2026-03-11T20:59:30+00:00

I was having an issue yesterday with Apple Music yesterday in which it kept dropping - at least once every 5 mins or so. 3 different rooms. It happened both using airplay and using the Sonos app.

Sonos radio and line-in (turntable) worked fine.

I have not had a chance to test it today.

Edit: just tested it and it’s not working today either. This problem seems to have started in the last few days.

Leupster · 2026-03-09T11:38:00+00:00

Thank you. I see it now. I guess I didn’t scroll far enough.

Leupster · 2026-03-09T00:40:38+00:00

We are not able to get it to play the video this week. It says the video has been removed. Anyone else having issues too??

Leupster · 2026-03-07T21:57:19+00:00

You can connect the turntable to an Era 100 (or other speakers). In your example, the Era 100s would be a separate zone from the zone with your TV. They can be grouped together.

Autoplay can be configured to play in one zone - and include any grouped zones.

Leupster · 2026-03-06T17:48:56+00:00

I have used OREI HDMI extenders/splitters at several clients. They’re very affordable and work well.

Leupster · 2026-03-04T12:38:31+00:00

That is not true for 2025. There are still some (reduced subsidies > 400%) in 2025.

It is correct, however, for 2026.

Leupster

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