DFRobot DFR1189 Home Assistant Green Smart Home Hub
DFRobot DFR1189 Home Assistant Green Smart Home Hub is a powerful, privacy‑focused, and user‑friendly smart home controller designed to unify and automate a wide range of devices across popular ecosystems. Featuring a 1.8GHz quad‑core Arm® Cortex®‑A55 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of onboard eMMC storage, the DFRobot DFR1189 delivers smooth performance and ample capacity for complex automations and integrations. The hub is compatible with Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, and Amazon Alexa, allowing users to consolidate control of hundreds of thousands of smart devices into a single, intuitive platform.
Setup is streamlined with a plug‑and‑play design, and all data is stored locally by default, ensuring enhanced privacy and security without reliance on cloud services. Connectivity options include Gigabit Ethernet, dual USB 2.0 ports, HDMI for debugging, and support for Zigbee 3.0 and Matter protocols via Home Assistant SkyConnect. Housed in a compact 111mm × 111mm × 33.6mm enclosure with efficient aluminum heat dissipation, the DFR1189 is built for reliability and continuous operation within typical indoor temperature ranges. This hub is an ideal choice for users seeking a sustainable, open‑source, and highly customizable smart home automation experience.
Features
- Easy setup and use
- All-in-one smart control
- Local data privacy and security
- Extensive and sustainable ecosystem
- Monthly updates via open-source contributions
Applications
- Intelligent home control
- Home security
- Energy management
- Home automation tasks
- Remote control
Specifications
- Quad-core Arm Cortex-A55 CPU with a maximum clock speed of 1.8GHz, designed for efficient performance
- Memory
- 4GB high-speed RAM for smooth multitasking and application handling
- 32GB eMMC flash storage for ample space to store applications and data
- Dedicated SD card slot available for system recovery and updates
- Networking
- Gigabit Ethernet port for fast and reliable wired network connectivity
- Two USB 2.0 Type-A host ports for connecting peripherals and storage devices
- Single HDMI port for debugging and display output
- Wireless connectivity
- Supports Zigbee 3.0 and Matter protocols, with Home Assistant SkyConnect for seamless integration
- Pre-installed with Home Assistant OS for a ready-to-use smart home experience
- Operates on 12V/1A power input through a barrel DC power jack, ensuring stable and consistent power delivery
- Indicator LEDs
- White power indicator
- Green activity indicator
- Yellow home assistant system state indicator
- Power control
- Safe shutdown - press and hold the power button for 6s to initiate a safe system shutdown
- Forced power off - press and hold the power button for 12s to perform an emergency power off
- Enclosure features a large aluminum heatsink for efficient heat dissipation, ensuring long-term reliability and performance
- 111mm x 111mm x 33.6mm, compact yet robust design for easy integration into various environments
- 0°C to +40°C operating temperature range, suitable for a wide range of indoor environments
Kit Contents
- Home Assistant Green Smart Home Hub
- 1x 1.5m Ethernet cable
- 1x universal power supply 12V/1A DC (barrel connector)
- 1x quick start guide
- 1x warranty and safety information
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