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by ErikBjare 2002 days ago
I'd recommend getting a PoE switch and put an PoE HAT on each device.

Multi-chargers are trouble since they are rarely able to deliver the 5V 3A, unlike the official adapter.

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Interesting thought, thanks. :)

Probably don't want to get a new PoE switch, as I have a decent (fanless, silent) 16 port HP Procurve switch already that's barely utilised.

PoE switches never seem to be silent, and would annoy me. ;)

The other option I've been thinking of, is getting one of those "smart" power control boards + flashing it with Tasmota (https://tasmota.github.io) firmware.

That should work, and allow for using the official RPI4 adapters. :)