In this video, I’ll show you how to turn the compact but powerful ZimaBlade into a full-featured home server:
🟢 RAID-based NAS
🟢 AI-powered CCTV with Frigate + Google Coral TPU
🟢 Smart Home Automation with Home Assistant
🟢 Plex Media Server for your movie collection
🟢 All running on the lightweight and flexible ZimaOS!
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:51 - Assembling the NAS
2:18 - ZimaOS Installation and Initial Setup
3:21 - Creating a RAID
3:56 - SSH, SAMBA and Network Setup
4:56 - Plex Media Server
6:57 - Google Coral TPU
7:42 - Frigate
12:43 - Home Assistant
18:48 - Flash Review and Closing Thoughts
Whether you're a homelab enthusiast or just starting out, this tutorial walks you through everything from hardware setup to configuring AI object detection and automation using the Coral Edge TPU.
🛠️ What You'll Learn:
✅ Setting up a RAID NAS using ZimaOS
✅ Installing and configuring Frigate with Google Coral TPU
✅ Integrating AI-powered object detection with Home Assistant
✅ Deploying Plex Media Server for your entertainment needs
✅ Tips on maximizing performance with minimal budget
Full list of commands & config files:
https://medium.digitalmirror.uk/zimablade-zimaos-diy-raid-nas-plex-server-ai-surveillance-frigate-integrated-with-home-ac86aee6696bGear Used:
ZimaBlade 7700 -
https://www.zimaspace.com/products/blade-personal-nasGoogle Coral USB TPU -
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