{"product_id":"home-assistant-connect-aux-2","title":"Home Assistant Connect AUX-2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHome Assistant Connect AUX-2: the smart home multi-tool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eHome Assistant Connect AUX-2\u003c\/strong\u003e, you can bring the devices you already own into your smart home. Stream CD-quality audio directly to your Hi-Fi system or AV amplifier, perfectly synchronized with the smart speakers in your home. Manage photovoltaic systems, TVs, UPSs, and much more via the USB port and two serial ports. Relocate your Z-Wave network to the best spot in the house and extend Bluetooth coverage with a dedicated antenna. Power over Ethernet (PoE) lets you install it cleanly with a single cable, with Wi-Fi and USB-C power ready when you need them. And every purchase helps fund the development of Home Assistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #f0b429; background: #fff8e6; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Please note before purchasing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTo connect and control devices, you need a \u003cstrong\u003eHome Assistant system\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dinamotech.it\/products\/home-assistant-green\"\u003eHome Assistant Green\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dinamotech.it\/products\/home-assistant-connect-zwa-2\"\u003eConnect ZWA-2\u003c\/a\u003e, the RS-485 adapter, and USB-C and Ethernet cables are \u003cstrong\u003esold separately\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e🧰 \u003cstrong\u003eThe smart home multi-tool:\u003c\/strong\u003e audio, serial, Z-Wave, and Bluetooth, all at once. Just connect it, and the Home Assistant onboarding process will help you set it up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e⚡ \u003cstrong\u003eFlexible power:\u003c\/strong\u003e data and power over a single Power over Ethernet (PoE) cable, or USB-C power with Wi-Fi or Ethernet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e🎶 \u003cstrong\u003eSynchronized audio throughout your home:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD-quality analog or optical audio for your Hi-Fi or amplifier, in sync with your smart speakers and ready for Music Assistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e🎛️ \u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced control:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × RS-232 and 1 × RS-485* ports to control TVs, amplifiers, or projectors even in standby mode, as well as other serial devices. \u003cem\u003e*RS-485 adapter sold separately.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e📡 \u003cstrong\u003eZ-Wave where you need it:\u003c\/strong\u003e relocate your Z-Wave network (using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dinamotech.it\/products\/home-assistant-connect-zwa-2\"\u003eConnect ZWA-2\u003c\/a\u003e, sold separately) to the best spot in the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e📶 \u003cstrong\u003eStable Bluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e a dedicated antenna brings Bluetooth smart home devices into Home Assistant via a reliable wired connection. \u003cem\u003eBluetooth audio is not supported.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e🛠️ \u003cstrong\u003eDesigned to be customized:\u003c\/strong\u003e based on ESPHome and easy to open. Ready to use straight out of the box, or easy to adapt to your needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eReliable:\u003c\/strong\u003e designed by Nabu Casa, with dedicated support and years of software updates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e🏠 \u003cstrong\u003eSupports Home Assistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e every purchase helps fund the development of Home Assistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you can do with Connect AUX-2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreathe new life into your old audio system:\u003c\/strong\u003e connect a stereo, amplifier, or active speakers to the 3.5 mm jack or optical S\/PDIF output and play music in sync with other speakers in your home via Music Assistant (Sendspin).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl serial devices:\u003c\/strong\u003e TVs, amplifiers, projectors, and other devices with an RS-232 port; with the Waveshare USB-RS485 adapter, you can also control photovoltaic inverters, battery storage systems, UPSs, and other RS-485 devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimize your Z-Wave network:\u003c\/strong\u003e connect a Connect ZWA-2 to the USB-A port and place it where coverage is best, even far from your Home Assistant server: all you need is a network cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtend Bluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e acts as a Bluetooth proxy for Home Assistant, with up to 3 active connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eComing soon: Zigbee via PoE with Connect ZBT-2.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nabu Casa is about to release Zigbee via PoE support, starting with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dinamotech.it\/products\/home-assistant-connect-zbt-2\"\u003eConnect ZBT-2\u003c\/a\u003e connected to the USB-A port. It will be an initial experimental version, available with Home Assistant 2026.11 and the latest AUX-2 firmware: for now, Nabu Casa recommends not using it on your home's main Zigbee network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNC-AUX-9758\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eCertifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCE, FCC (ID: 2A8ZE06), RCM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eProcessor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eESP32-S3R8, 8 MB PSRAM, 8 MB flash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eAudio DAC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eTexas Instruments PCM5122, SNR 112 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eEthernet controller\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eW5500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C 5 V DC, 2 A or Power over Ethernet (802.3af or higher)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eTypical power consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 1 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eAudio \u003cem\u003e(only one output can be used at a time)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eOutput\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 mm analog jack or optical (S\/PDIF), output only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eAnalog audio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e16-bit \/ 48 kHz stereo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eDigital audio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM 16-bit \/ 48 kHz stereo, lossless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eFormats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFLAC, MP3, WAV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eMultiroom audio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSynchronized via Music Assistant (Sendspin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eSerial and USB\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eSerial ports\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × RS-232 on 3.5 mm jack (±5 V), TX\/RX selector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eUSB-A\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eConnect ZWA-2 (Z-Wave) or Waveshare USB-RS485 adapter (sold separately); Connect ZBT-2 (Zigbee) coming soon in an experimental version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 GHz, 802.11 b\/g\/n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth 5 LE; proxy with up to 3 active connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eEthernet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePower over Ethernet (802.3af or higher) or Ethernet with USB-C power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eSoftware\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003ePlatform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned for Home Assistant, based on ESPHome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eBootloader\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eUnlocked, accepts custom firmware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions and weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e106 × 63 × 25 mm, 104 g (in packaging: 110 × 72 × 28 mm, 136 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePolycarbonate, white and semi-transparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eOperating conditions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFor indoor use only, from 0°C to 65°C, non-condensing humidity. Keep in a dry and dust-free environment, away from direct sunlight and heat sources.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Home Assistant Connect AUX-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Warranty and safety information sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Home Assistant sticker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot included: USB-C cable and Ethernet cable.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible products on DinamoTech\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dinamotech.it\/products\/home-assistant-green\"\u003eHome Assistant Green\u003c\/a\u003e: the easiest way to get Home Assistant at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dinamotech.it\/products\/home-assistant-connect-zwa-2\"\u003eHome Assistant Connect ZWA-2\u003c\/a\u003e: the Z-Wave controller to connect to the USB-A port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dinamotech.it\/products\/home-assistant-connect-zbt-2\"\u003eHome Assistant Connect ZBT-2\u003c\/a\u003e: for Zigbee via PoE, when support arrives (experimental)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nabu Casa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54951030784323,"sku":"NC-AUX-9758","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/7019\/2451\/files\/01-AUX-2-main.jpg?v=1793893326","url":"https:\/\/dinamotech.it\/en\/products\/home-assistant-connect-aux-2","provider":"DinamoTech","version":"1.0","type":"link"}