This tiny box gives your older tech smart home superpowers – and it’s only $69
ZDNET’s key takeaways
- The Home Assistant Connect AUX-2 is a new smart home multi-tool.
- It modernizes older devices and battles planned obsolescence.
- Priced at $69, the Connect AUX-2 is now available for purchase.
Home Assistant is perhaps the most versatile smart home automation system of them all, thanks to the extreme customization power it offers. Today, a tiny, new box-shaped device is giving Home Assistant users a way to make their existing electronics smarter, rather than replacing them to keep up with the times.
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The Home Assistant Connect AUX-2 is a multi-purpose piece of hardware made by Nabu Casa, the company behind official Home Assistant hardware. The device brings together several connectivity options, including RS-232 serial for older TVs and other equipment, and the ability to connect older stereo systems and amplifiers to modern multi-room audio setups.
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