{"product_id":"home-assistant-connect-aux-2","title":"Home Assistant Connect AUX-2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you'll need:\u003c\/b\u003e A Home Assistant system is required. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/home-assistant-connect-zwa-2\"\u003eConnect ZWA-2\u003c\/a\u003e (for Z-Wave), \u003ca href=\"\/products\/waveshare-industrial-usb-to-rs485-bidirectional-converter\"\u003eRS-485 adapter\u003c\/a\u003e, USB-C, Ethernet cables and other accessories are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe smart home multi-tool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrate your existing gear into your smart home with Home Assistant Connect AUX-2, the ultimate smart home multi-tool. Stream CD-quality audio directly to your Hi-Fi or AV receiver, perfectly synced with your existing smart speakers. Manage solar setups, TVs, UPSs, and more via its USB and two serial ports. Optimize your Z-Wave network by placing it in the ideal spot in your home, and expand your Bluetooth reach with a dedicated antenna. Power over Ethernet (PoE) enables a clean, single-cable setup, with Wi-Fi and USB-C options ready whenever you need them. Best of all, every purchase funds the development of Home Assistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 420px; margin: 1em auto;\"\u003e\u003cvideo controls=\"controls\" playsinline=\"\" preload=\"metadata\" poster=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1884\/2123\/files\/preview_images\/790ff51e16a44545a003fda26917982f.thumbnail.0000000000.jpg?v=1794422050\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/vp\/790ff51e16a44545a003fda26917982f\/790ff51e16a44545a003fda26917982f.HD-1080p-7.2Mbps-100904896.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY MESSAGES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧰 \u003cb\u003eTHE SMART HOME MULTI-TOOL\u003c\/b\u003e – audio, serial, Z-Wave, and Bluetooth, all at the same time. Just plug it in, and Home Assistant’s wizard helps you set it up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚡ \u003cb\u003ePOWERFUL OPTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e – power and data over a single Power over Ethernet (PoE) cable, or use USB-C power with Wi-Fi\/Ethernet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎶 \u003cb\u003eWHOLE-HOME SYNCED AUDIO\u003c\/b\u003e – CD-quality analog or optical audio for your Hi-Fi or receiver, in sync with your smart speakers, and ready for Music Assistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎛️ \u003cb\u003eADVANCED CONTROL\u003c\/b\u003e – 2× RS-232 and an RS-485* let you control your TV, receiver, or projector even in standby, plus other serial gear. *\u003ca href=\"\/products\/waveshare-industrial-usb-to-rs485-bidirectional-converter\"\u003eRS-485 adapter sold separately\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📡 \u003cb\u003eCONNECT ANYWHERE\u003c\/b\u003e – move your Z-Wave network (Connect ZWA-2) to the best spot in your home. Adapter sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📶 \u003cb\u003eROCK-SOLID BLUETOOTH\u003c\/b\u003e – a dedicated antenna brings Bluetooth smart home devices* into Home Assistant over a stable wired connection (*Bluetooth audio is not supported).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🛠️ \u003cb\u003eBUILT TO BE TINKERED WITH\u003c\/b\u003e – Built on ESPHome and easy to take apart. Ready to go out of the box, or customize it to your needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cb\u003eRELIABLE TO THE CORE\u003c\/b\u003e – Built by Nabu Casa, providing dedicated support and years of software updates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏠 \u003cb\u003eFUNDING HOME ASSISTANT\u003c\/b\u003e – Every purchase funds the development of Home Assistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/b\u003e Connect AUX-2, Warranty and Safety Information leaflet, Home Assistant sticker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSupported features:\u003c\/b\u003e Synchronized whole-home audio with Music Assistant (Sendspin), Home Assistant media playback, RS-232 serial control, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/waveshare-industrial-usb-to-rs485-bidirectional-converter\"\u003eRS-485 via USB adapter (sold separately)\u003c\/a\u003e, Z-Wave via Connect ZWA-2 (sold separately), Bluetooth LE proxy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower and network:\u003c\/b\u003e Power over Ethernet (802.3af or better) or USB-C, and Ethernet or Wi-Fi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChips inside:\u003c\/b\u003e ESP32-S3 (SoC), TI PCM5122 (audio DAC), and W5500 (Ethernet controller).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel No.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNC-AUX-9758\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConformity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE, FCC, RCM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFCC-ID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2A8ZE06\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESP32-S3R8\u003cbr\u003e8 MB PSRAM, 8 MB flash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTI PCM5122\u003cbr\u003e112 dB SNR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet controller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW5500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C, 5 V DC, 2 A\u003cbr\u003ePower over Ethernet (802.3af or better)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical power draw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 1 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eAudio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnly one audio output can be used at a time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 mm analog or optical (S\/PDIF)\u003cbr\u003eOutput only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-bit \/ 48 kHz stereo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-bit \/ 48 kHz stereo PCM\u003cbr\u003eLossless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCodecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFLAC, MP3, WAV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-home audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynchronized via Music Assistant (Sendspin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eSerial and USB\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2× 3.5 mm RS-232 (±5 V)\u003cbr\u003eTX\/RX switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ameridroid.com\/products\/home-assistant-connect-zwa-2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConnect ZWA-2\u003c\/a\u003e (Sold Separately) \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/waveshare-industrial-usb-to-rs485-bidirectional-converter\"\u003eWaveshare USB-to-RS-485 adapter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 GHz, 802.11b\/g\/n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth 5 LE\u003cbr\u003eProxy: up to 3 active connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower over Ethernet (802.3af or better)\u003cbr\u003eEthernet with USB-C power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eSoftware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt for Home Assistant\u003cbr\u003eBuilt on ESPHome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBootloader\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnlocked, accepts custom firmware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eDevice characteristics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e106 x 63 x 25 mm, 104 g\u003cbr\u003eIn box: 110 x 72 x 28 mm, 136 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolycarbonate plastic\u003cbr\u003eColors: white and semi-transparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental operating conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor use only\u003cbr\u003e0 °C to 65 °C\u003cbr\u003e32 °F to 149 °F\u003cbr\u003eHumidity: non-condensing\u003cbr\u003eKeep in dry, not excessively dusty, environment to avoid damage to the unit.\u003cbr\u003eDo not leave the unit in direct sunlight or near any heat source, as this can cause overheating.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT YOU NEED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Home Assistant system is required\u003c\/b\u003e to connect and control devices with Connect AUX-2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConnect ZWA-2\u003c\/b\u003e (for Z-Wave) is sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/waveshare-industrial-usb-to-rs485-bidirectional-converter\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRS-485 adapter\u003c\/b\u003e is sold separately\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUSB-C and Ethernet cables\u003c\/b\u003e are sold separately (not included in the box).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nabu Casa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68196434772247,"sku":"U0900","price":68.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1884\/2123\/files\/02-AUX-2-Packshot.jpg?v=1793708560","url":"https:\/\/ameridroid.com\/products\/home-assistant-connect-aux-2","provider":"ameriDroid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}