Nabu Casa · Open-source Linux hubs
Home Assistant Green
Wi-Fi · REST · about $99
local-onlyno cloud lock-in
Protocols
Wi-Fi
2.5 W
Idle power
$99
List price
~2200
Devices (est.)
Specifications
| Category | Open-source Linux hubs |
|---|---|
| Protocols | Wi-Fi |
| Cloud dependency | no cloud lock-in |
| Local API | REST |
| Voice assistants | local (Whisper/Rhasspy) |
| Open source | fully open-source |
| Directly supported devices (est.) | ~2200 |
| Idle power draw | ~2.5 W |
| Update outlook | actively maintained |
| List price (Amazon.com, Q2/2026) | about $99 |
Best for: Privacy-firstBest for: Budget under $80Best for: Tech enthusiast / tinkerer
Setup & gotchas
💡 If you plug a USB radio (Conbee III, SkyConnect) directly into the Green chassis, EMI from the SoC will tank your Zigbee range. Use a 50 cm passive USB extension cable — non-negotiable.
Editorial take
Our hands-on read — the specs above are the sourced facts.
Strengths
- + Plug-and-play HA appliance — plug it in, ready in 10 minutes
- + Cheapest official Home Assistant entry under $100
- + Fully local, no account required
Trade-offs
- − No built-in Zigbee/Thread/Z-Wave radios — USB sticks (Conbee, SkyConnect, Aeotec) are mandatory
- − Allwinner SoC is weaker than CM4 — noticeable past 80+ entities or heavy dashboards
- − No PoE option
Related hubs
Frequently asked questions
Does the Home Assistant Green require the cloud?
No. The Home Assistant Green runs local-only — REST, no vendor account is required for core automations.
Which protocols and voice assistants does the Home Assistant Green support?
Protocols: Wi-Fi. Voice: local (Whisper/Rhasspy). It directly supports an estimated 2200 devices/brands.
How much does the Home Assistant Green cost and how much power does it use?
List price is about $99 (Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026 — actual prices fluctuate). Idle power draw is roughly 2.5 W.
Source & last checked
- Home Assistant Green docs: home-assistant.io/green/ ↗
- Sources last checked: 2026-07-20 · Prices: Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026
- Idle-power and device-count figures are vendor-claimed or community-measured estimates. Prices fluctuate. Details without warranty — check the current manufacturer spec sheet before buying.