IceWhale (Zimaspace) · Open-source Linux hubs
ZimaBoard 832 with Home Assistant OS
· REST · about $199
local-onlyno cloud lock-in
Protocols
5 W
Idle power
$199
List price
~2000
Devices (est.)
Specifications
| Category | Open-source Linux hubs |
|---|---|
| Protocols | |
| Cloud dependency | no cloud lock-in |
| Local API | REST |
| Voice assistants | local (Whisper/Rhasspy) |
| Open source | fully open-source |
| Directly supported devices (est.) | ~2000 |
| Idle power draw | ~5 W |
| Update outlook | actively maintained |
| List price (Amazon.com, Q2/2026) | about $199 |
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Setup & gotchas
🧩 The PCIe slot lets you add a NIC or NVMe, handy if the box doubles as a small NAS alongside HA.
Editorial take
Our hands-on read — the specs above are the sourced facts.
Strengths
- + x86 single-board server with PCIe and SATA for expansion
- + Runs HAOS or a full Linux plus HA in a container
- + Fanless and low-power for an x86 platform
Trade-offs
- − No onboard Wi-Fi or smart-home radios, USB sticks and Ethernet needed
- − Pricier than a Pi for similar HA duties
- − Not an officially branded HA appliance, community setup required
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Frequently asked questions
Does the ZimaBoard 832 with Home Assistant OS require the cloud?
No. The ZimaBoard 832 with Home Assistant OS runs local-only — REST, no vendor account is required for core automations.
Which protocols and voice assistants does the ZimaBoard 832 with Home Assistant OS support?
Protocols: . Voice: local (Whisper/Rhasspy). It directly supports an estimated 2000 devices/brands.
How much does the ZimaBoard 832 with Home Assistant OS cost and how much power does it use?
List price is about $199 (Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026 — actual prices fluctuate). Idle power draw is roughly 5 W.
Source & last checked
- Zimaspace (IceWhale) official site: zimaspace.com/ ↗
- 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.