Home Assistant iSG Box
Home Assistant iSG Box
🔥 EXCLUSIVE UPDATE: Clean Home Assistant Supervised Installation!
We have successfully learned how to flash the iSG Box SE with a clean installation of Home Assistant Supervised. This means you get the full version of Home Assistant, including all the latest updates. Functionally, it is a highly affordable alternative to the Home Assistant Green. At the same time, the iSG Box SE can be easily flashed back to its original firmware at any time. The only disadvantage is a standard warning within Home Assistant stating that "Supervised" is an "unsupported" installation type.
Uncompromised Smart Home Automation
The Home Assistant iSG Box is a customized gateway designed for advanced, secure smart home management. By utilizing a clean Home Assistant Supervised environment, this hub operates faster and more securely than standard factory configurations. Users receive immediate, unrestricted access to all the latest Home Assistant system versions and software updates. This makes it an excellent and highly affordable alternative to the more expensive Home Assistant Green, delivering superior value without compromising on processing power or privacy.
Reliable Hardware Base
Built upon the identical technical foundation as the LinknLink iSG Box SE, this gateway ensures smooth operation for demanding automations and local control. It is designed to function entirely without cloud dependency, keeping your smart home responsive and completely private. With the addition of external USB dongles, the hub can easily be expanded to support Zigbee 3.0 and Z-Wave networks, working seamlessly alongside its built-in support for Matter over WiFi and MQTT.
Technical Parameters
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor | Quad-Core CPU (1.8 GHz) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM |
| Networking | RJ45 Ethernet, Wi-Fi 2.4/5GHz, Bluetooth |
| Ports | 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, 1x AV Out |
| Power Supply | 5V / 2A |
| Dimensions | 96 x 96 x 20.6 mm |
| Weight | 130 g |
| Supported Protocols | Matter, MQTT, RTSP (Zigbee 3.0, Thread & Z-Wave via USB) |
| Color |
|
|---|---|
| Protocol | Zigbee 3.0 , Matter , Wi-Fi , Bluetooth , Z-Wave 800 , Z-Wave Long Range , Thread |
| Chipset | Rockchip RK3528 |
| Power supply | DC-connector |
| Connectivity | LAN , Wi-Fi , USB , Bluetooth , HDMI |
| Voltage | 5V |
| Compatible systems | Home Assistant , Google Home , Alexa , Tuya , Apple HomeKit , eWeLink , Tuya Local , ESPHome , Zigbee2MQTT , ZHA , SmartThings , WLED , OpenThread Border Router , hue |
| RAM size | 4 GB |
| Operating system | Home Assistant Supervised |
| Material | Plastic |

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