description Home Assistant Yellow (Reference) Overview
Although this list focuses on alternatives, the Yellow remains a benchmark for integrated simplicity. It bundles the compute power with necessary radio hardware in a single, user-friendly package. For users who value the 'it just works' experience above all else and want a single purchase point, it remains a strong contender, despite the newer Pi 5 offering more raw power.
help Home Assistant Yellow (Reference) FAQ
What makes Home Assistant Yellow different from Home Assistant Green?
Home Assistant Yellow is built around a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 carrier board and includes onboard Zigbee and Thread-capable radio hardware. Home Assistant Green is simpler and cheaper, but it does not include the same built-in low-power radio setup.
Does Home Assistant Yellow come with Zigbee built in?
Yes. Yellow includes a Silicon Labs EFR32 radio that can be used for Zigbee and Thread, depending on firmware and Home Assistant setup.
Can I add SSD storage to Home Assistant Yellow?
Yes. Home Assistant Yellow includes an M.2 slot intended for NVMe storage, which is useful if you want more durable storage than a microSD card.
Do I need to buy a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 separately?
It depends on the variant. Some Home Assistant Yellow kits are sold without the CM4, while prebuilt versions include compute hardware, so the exact SKU matters.
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