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| Buyer rating | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Price | $219.00 | $149.99 |
| Our score | 8.2/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Buyer ratings | 878 ratings | 2,139 ratings |
| Brand | Home | Aeotec |
| Best for | Privacy-conscious buyers prioritizing offline smart home control | Bridging legacy Z-Wave and modern Matter networks |
| Local control and privacy | 9.6/10 | — |
| Out-of-the-box setup | 8.7/10 | — |
| Energy efficiency | 9.0/10 | — |
| Hardware connectivity | 6.8/10 | — |
| Value proposition | 6.7/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Protocol diversity | — | 9.0/10 |
| Local processing | — | 7.8/10 |
| Hardware and connectivity | — | 8.0/10 |
| Software integration | — | 8.3/10 |
| RAM Memory Installed | 4 GB | — |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| Connectivity Technology | Ethernet, USB | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, ZigBee, Matter |
| Operating System | Home Assistant OS | — |
| Wireless Compability | Bluetooth | — |
| Compatible Devices | Smart Home Devices | Lighting, comfort devices, voice assistants, energy management devices, Matter devices, SmartThings devices, Z-Wave Plus devices, Zigbee devices, Wi-Fi devices, Google Home, Alexa |
| RAM Memory Technology | LPDDR4X | — |
| Processor Count | 1 | — |
| Total Usb Ports | 2 | — |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.41"L x 4.41"W x 1.26"H | — |
| Brand | Nabu Casa | AEOTEC |
| Model Name | Home Assistant Green | — |
| Built-In Media | Gigabit Ethernet cable, Home Assistant Green, Home Assistant sticker, Quick Start Guide, Warranty and Safety Information, Universal power supply | — |
| Number of Items | 1 | — |
| UPC | 860011789703 | — |
| Item Weight | 12 ounces | 1.1 pounds |
| Works With SmartThigns | — | ✓ |
| Zigbee | — | ✓ |
| Temperature Sensor | — | ✓ |
| Water/Leak Sensor | — | ✓ |
| Our verdict | Home Assistant Green provides an out-of-the-box local server designed to eliminate subscription fees and cloud lock-in entirely. It provides deep control over local data, though users must purchase external USB adapters to interface with Zigbee or Z-Wave devices directly. It suits buyers willing to accept a technical learning curve in exchange for platform independence. | This hub supports Z-Wave, Zigbee, and Matter, providing broad hardware flexibility that avoids single-protocol dead ends. While it operates on the SmartThings ecosystem—which still utilizes the cloud for certain functions—its multi-radio design allows local device-to-device communication. It is a sensible middle ground for mixed-brand accessory setups. |
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