Home Assistant is open-source home automation software that allows users to control and automate various devices and systems within their homes. It is a versatile platform that supports a wide range of devices, including smart lights, thermostats, sensors, and appliances. Home Assistant provides a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to set up and manage automations, allowing users to create custom rules and triggers to automate tasks and improve the efficiency and comfort of their homes. One of the key features of Home Assistant is its local processing capabilities. Unlike cloud-based home automation systems, Home Assistant runs locally on a on your in-home hardware, providing greater privacy and control over data. This local processing also ensures faster response times and eliminates the need for an internet connection to operate. Home Assistant also offers a wide range of integrations with popular smart home devices and services, enabling users to connect and control devices from different manufacturers within a single platform. Home Assistant is highly customizable, allowing users to tailor the software to their specific needs and preferences. It supports a variety of user interfaces, including a web-based dashboard, mobile apps, and voice control through integrations with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Additionally, Home Assistant provides a robust developer community and extensive documentation, making it accessible to users of all technical skill levels.
Introducing the Ingenix Gold Board: Unparalleled Resilience for Home Automation Ingenix has engineered a cutting-edge solution for home automation with the Gold PC board – a robust and reliable foundation for your smart home system. This advanced hardware is designed to be highly available and fault-tolerance, ensuring seamless operation even in the event of component failure. The Gould board is ideal for running a high availability instance of Home Assistant. The Gold board features a required compute module (e.g. CM4 or CM5) that can be paired with one or two NVMe M.2 solid-state memory modules, configured in a RAID 1 (mirror) setup to safeguard against data loss. For added protection, the board supports dual redundant USB-C power supplies and optional dual battery backup, guaranteeing continuous power supply to critical home automation functions. Check here for Gold Board Availability!
Key Features
- Highly available and fault-tolerant design
- Dual redundant USB power supplies and/or dual battery backup
- RAID 0 (mirror) configuration for M.2 memory modules
- Compute modules (e.g. CM4 or CM5) for efficient processing
- Robust and reliable foundation for your smart home system
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Visit our dedicated Gold Board Benefits section to learn how this exceptional design maintains a high level of availability for Home Assistant on the Ingenix Gold board. Experience the peace of mind that comes with knowing your home automation system is protected against failure and operates with unparalleled reliability.
