Technical analysis of the Home Assistant Green reveals a localized controller architecture powered by a Rockchip RK3566 Quad-core Cortex-A55 processor operating at 1.8GHz. System reliability is significantly enhanced by the inclusion of 32GB of eMMC storage, which provides a high-write-cycle alternative to standard microSD cards, effectively reducing the risk of database corruption.
The hardware includes 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and a fanless heatsink design, which maintains operational thermals below 50°C during standard workloads. While the unit lacks internal Zigbee or Thread radios, its primary function is to serve as a stable "local brain" for complex automation environments. Connectivity is provided via a fixed Gigabit Ethernet port, with a baseline power consumption of approximately 3W during idle states.
Hardware specifications include:
- Rockchip RK3566 processing core.
- 32GB high-reliability eMMC storage.
- Passive thermal management for silent operation.
- Plug-and-play Home Assistant OS provisioning.
Because this unit does not contain internal radios, it is frequently paired with the Aqara Smart Home Hub M3 to add Matter controller and Thread border router capabilities to the local automation network.
This device occupies a central role in the open-source hub kits category, prioritizing data privacy and local execution.
