GoKawiilNabu Casa launches $69 Home Assistant Connect AUX-2 hub
Nabu Casa has released the Home Assistant Connect AUX-2, a $69 accessory ($59 in Europe) that connects older audio equipment, TVs, projectors, solar inverters and battery systems to a Home Assistant setup. It supports lossless audio streaming via Music Assistant, local device control without manufacturer apps or cloud services, Bluetooth connectivity, and Z-Wave adapters. The device goes on sale November 11.
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The move suggests Nabu Casa is positioning Home Assistant as a way to extend the life of existing electronics rather than pushing users toward buying new smart devices, which could appeal to cost-conscious or sustainability-minded consumers. By enabling local control without cloud dependency, it also reinforces Home Assistant's broader emphasis on privacy and offline reliability compared with manufacturer-tied smart home ecosystems.
- Home Assistant Connect AUX-2 costs $69 in the US and €59 in Europe, available from November 11
- It lets older speakers, TVs, heating systems, and solar/battery equipment integrate with Home Assistant
- Supports lossless audio via Music Assistant, Bluetooth, Z-Wave adapters, and local-only control without cloud services
Home Assistant Connect AUX-2 — This nifty accessory lets you plug your old stereo or TV back into a modern smart home setup, adding lossless audio, local control, Bluetooth, and Z-Wave support without needing to replace your existing gear. It's a smart, low-cost way to extend the life of equipment you already own while integrating it into Home Assistant automations.
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