This tiny little server has so much potential and could be the best beginner homelab server out there, packing in so many great features whilst taking up a tiny footprint. In this review of the iKoolCore R2, I take you through what this little beast can do, and how I configured my "Essentials Only HomeLab Server". Let's find out if it as the capabilities to run your entire smart home and homelab needs, and if there are any downsides. iKOOLCORE R2: (Our shop) https://shop.everythingsmart.io/products/ikoolcore-r2?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web (iKOOLCORE Direct): https://www.ikoolcore.com/EVERYTHINGSMARTHOME If you'd like to support me and future projects: Everything Presence One and other Smart Home devices: https://shop.everythingsmart.io Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingsmarthome Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EverySmartHome Written Article: https://everythingsmarthome.co.uk EVERYWHERE YOU CAN FIND ME: Shop: https://shop.everythingsmart.io Everything Smart Home Community Discord: https://discord.everythingsmarthome.co.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/EverySmartHome (@EverySmartHome) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/EverythingSmartHome/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everythingsmarthomeofficial/ #homeassistant #smarthome ________________________ Some of the links above are affiliate links, where I earn a small commission if you click on the link and purchase an item. You are not obligated to do so, but it does help fund these videos in hopes of bringing value to you!

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