{"id":98708,"date":"2024-07-23T08:15:42","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T08:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/?p=98708"},"modified":"2026-04-30T02:37:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T02:37:30","slug":"home-assistant-green-vs-yellow-vs-blue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/23\/home-assistant-green-vs-yellow-vs-blue\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Assistant Green vs Yellow vs Blue: Which one to get?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"98708\" class=\"elementor elementor-98708\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c64c527 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c64c527\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aeece06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aeece06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a21bf626bd3d\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<p><span data-font-family=\"default\">As smart home automation continues to grow in popularity, many users are looking for powerful yet user-friendly solutions to manage their devices. Home Assistant has become a leading choice for many enthusiasts, offering flexibility and extensive device compatibility.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">In this article, we will compare Home Assistant Green and Yellow, two popular options within the Home Assistant ecosystem, and briefly touch upon Home Assistant Blue.<\/span><\/p><p><i>For those familiar with the above three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/29\/home-assistant-hardware\/\"><span style=\"color: #1e70d3;\">home assistant hardware<\/span><\/a><\/i><i>, feel free to skip to the end to view a detailed summary and comparison!<\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7a6448 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c7a6448\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a21bf626c894\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7d0c47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e7d0c47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a21bf626d26b\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What's Home Assistant Green, Yellow, and Blue<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b54b8d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9b54b8d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00f349e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"00f349e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a21bf626df75\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Home Assistant Green\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97a9308 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"97a9308\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0aa1ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f0aa1ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a21bf626fcfc\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/home-assistant-green-1030x773.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-98721\" alt=\"home assistant green\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/home-assistant-green-1030x773.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/home-assistant-green-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/home-assistant-green-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/home-assistant-green-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/home-assistant-green-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/home-assistant-green.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09eef87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09eef87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a21bf6270491\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<p><span data-font-family=\"default\">Home\u00a0 Assistant Green is designed for users seeking an affordable, entry-level solution. It offers a balance between performance and cost, making it accessible for beginners while still providing enough power for most home automation tasks.<\/span><\/p><h4><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Home Assistant Green Key features<\/span><\/b><\/h4><ul><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Ready-to-use Home Assistant Device:<\/span><\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\"> Simply plug in the power and network cables to get started. The mobile apps provide a seamless setup, enhancing your home automation experience.<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">One System to Control Everything:<\/span><\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\"> Integrate your Apple, Google, Samsung, and Amazon devices, along with support for hundreds of thousands of other smart devices, all in one app.<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Data Localization:<\/span><\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\"> Ensure data privacy with exclusive control and local storage by default.<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Improved Every Month by Open Source:<\/span><\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\"> Benefit from new features and improvements added monthly by the active communities of open-source developers.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Use Cases<\/span><\/b><\/h4><ul><li><span data-font-family=\"default\">Intelligent home control<\/span><\/li><li><span data-font-family=\"default\">Home Security<\/span><\/li><li><span data-font-family=\"default\">Home Automation Tasks<\/span><\/li><li><span data-font-family=\"default\">Energy Management<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-font-family=\"default\">Simply plug in power and network cables, and you&#8217;ll be up and running. Meanwhile, it will be\u00a0automatically updated\u00a0to the newest version of Home Assistant, and the mobile apps will seamlessly guide you through the setup process. It is now available from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Home-Assistant-Green-p-5792.html\"><span style=\"color: #1e70d3;\">official Home Assistant resellers at an affordable price of $198.90<\/span><\/a><span data-font-family=\"default\">. \u3010Price updated on April 25, 2026\u3011<\/span><\/p><p>The price from both our US and EU warehouses is $158.90 , <strong>import duties included!<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>\ud83c\udf89<\/strong>For a limited time, enjoy $2 OFF the Home Assistant Green with the code <strong>QWAS26OF<\/strong> at checkout! Plus <strong>FREE Shipping<\/strong>. Hurry, deals won&#8217;t last.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">The board\u00a0keeps your data private and secure, accessible only to you. Powered by one of the world&#8217;s largest open-source developer communities, Home Assistant adds new features and improvements to the board every month, ensuring your smart home never lets you down.<\/span><\/p><h4><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Getting Started<\/span><\/b><\/h4><p><span data-font-family=\"default\">Follow the <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/green.home-assistant.io\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-font-family=\"default\"><span style=\"color: #1e70d3;\">tutorial documentation<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-font-family=\"default\"> provided by Home Assistant, and you can start enjoying your smart home!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11b28cd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"11b28cd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70fc5a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70fc5a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a21bf6271147\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Home Assistant Yellow\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec55fb4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ec55fb4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a249a8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a249a8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a21bf6272651\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/home-assistant-yellow-1030x773.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-98722\" alt=\"Home Assistant Yellow\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/home-assistant-yellow-1030x773.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/home-assistant-yellow-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/home-assistant-yellow-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/home-assistant-yellow-32x24.png 32w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/home-assistant-yellow-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/home-assistant-yellow.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3def879 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3def879\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a6c5b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a6c5b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a21bf6273499\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<p><span data-font-family=\"default\">Home\u00a0 Assistant Yellow is aimed at users who require more power and advanced features for their home automation setup. It offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Home-Assistant-Yellow-Kit-with-selectable-CM4-p-5680.html\"><span style=\"color: #1e70d3;\">enhanced performance and additional capabilities<\/span><\/a><span data-font-family=\"default\"> compared to the Green version.<\/span><\/p><h4><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Home Assistant Yellow Key features<\/span><\/b><\/h4><ul><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Ready-to-use and Fully-supported Home Assistant:<\/span><\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\"> Control the integration of over 1,000 different devices and services with one software, allowing you to manage various home aspects like lights, thermostats, TV, music, and more.<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Powerful Automation Capabilities:<\/span><\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\"> Customize your setup with the automation editor and take advantage of pre-made automation blueprints contributed by the Home Assistant community.<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Energy Consumption Tracking and Management:<\/span><\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\"> Monitor your energy usage and trends over time by pairing with supported sensing hardware.<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">High Expandability and Scalability:<\/span><\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\"> Equipped with an M.2 slot supporting NVMe SSD hard drives and smart-home wireless that supports Zigbee 3.0, OpenThread, and Matter.<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Dual Power Supply:<\/span><\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\"> Supports both Power-over-Ethernet power supply and power adapter.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Use Cases<\/span><\/b><\/h4><ul><li><span data-font-family=\"default\">Smart Home Automation<\/span><\/li><li><span data-font-family=\"default\">Home Security<\/span><\/li><li><span data-font-family=\"default\">Health Monitoring<\/span><\/li><li><span data-font-family=\"default\">Energy Management<\/span><\/li><li><span data-font-family=\"default\">Environmental monitoring<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-font-family=\"default\">Home Assistant Yellow has equipped powerful automation capabilities by offering an automation editor to users and helping them create intelligent rooms, buildings, or parks. There are also available <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/community.home-assistant.io\/c\/blueprints-exchange\/53\"><span data-font-family=\"default\"><span style=\"color: #1e70d3;\">Blueprints<\/span><\/span><\/a> <span data-font-family=\"default\">contributed by the Home Assistant community, for users directly using it.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><em>Update December 16th, 2024<\/em>: <\/strong>Home Assistant Yellow gets CM5 support in HAOS 14 now! Need to upgrade to CM5? You can purchase the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Raspberry-Pi-Compute-Module-CM5102016-p-6288.html\"><span style=\"color: #1e70d3;\">CM5 module<\/span><\/a> separately or opt for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Home-Assistant-Yellow-Kit-with-selectable-CM4-p-5680.html\"><span style=\"color: #1e70d3;\">Home Assistant Yellow Kit with the CM5<\/span><\/a> option.<\/p><p><em><strong>Update on October 16, 2025<\/strong>: <\/em><em><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Discontinued! <\/span><\/b>Home Assistant has officially <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.home-assistant.io\/blog\/2025\/10\/15\/yellow-end-of-life\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #1e70d3;\">announced the discontinuation of the Home Assistant Yellow<\/span><\/a>, if you\u2019re looking for an alternative to Home Assistant Yellow, consider the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Home-Assistant-Green-p-5792.html\"><span style=\"color: #1e70d3;\">Home Assistant Green<\/span><\/a>. Seeed works to keep Home Assistant Green well-stocked in the US, EU, and China warehouses\u2014ready to ship fast, wherever you are.<\/em><\/p><h4><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Getting Started<\/span><\/b><\/h4><p><span data-font-family=\"default\">Follow the <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/yellow.home-assistant.io\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-font-family=\"default\"><span style=\"color: #1e70d3;\">tutorial documentation<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-font-family=\"default\"> provided by Home Assistant, and you can start enjoying your smart home!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a9035d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7a9035d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1529ae5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1529ae5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a21bf627411e\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Home Assistant Blue<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4389361 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4389361\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c624bfd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c624bfd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a21bf62764c2\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/blue_hero-1030x687.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-98730\" alt=\"home assistant blue\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/blue_hero-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/blue_hero-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/blue_hero-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/blue_hero-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/blue_hero-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/blue_hero-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/blue_hero-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/blue_hero-675x450.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cad497e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cad497e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a02685 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a02685\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a21bf6277392\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><i>Image source: <\/i><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.home-assistant.io\/blue\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Home Assistant official website.<\/i><\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span data-font-family=\"default\">Home Assistant Blue serves as a middle ground between Green and Yellow, offering a blend of performance and ease of use. It is suitable for users who need more power than Green but do not require the advanced features of Yellow. <\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Discontinued!<\/span><\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\"> The edition of the Blue was \u2014 limited. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2239100 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2239100\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a304115 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"a304115\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a21bf6278058\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e4f38e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2e4f38e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-935395c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"935395c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a21bf6278d2d\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Home Assistant Green vs Yellow vs Blue<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f4da0e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8f4da0e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9484664 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9484664\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a21bf62799d8\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<p><span data-font-family=\"default\">The below table is a comprehensive comparison table with the key points mentioned above. This table encapsulates the key features, specifications, and use cases for each device.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73101a4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"73101a4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1019c65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1019c65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a21bf627a7bc\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<table border=\"1\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Feature<\/span><\/b><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Home Assistant Green<\/span><\/b><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Home Assistant Yellow<\/span><\/b><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.66666666666666\"><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Home Assistant Blue<\/span><\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Processor<\/span><\/b><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><span data-font-family=\"default\">Quad-core Cortex-A55 CPU up to 1.8GHz<\/span><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><span data-font-family=\"default\">Quad-core Cortex-A72 (ARMv8) 64-bit \/ 1.5 GHz<\/span><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.66666666666666\"><span data-font-family=\"default\">6-Core Amlogic S922X Processor (ARMv8-A)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">RAM<\/span><\/b><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><span data-font-family=\"default\">4 GB<\/span><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><span data-font-family=\"default\">According to your selection, up to 8GB.<\/span><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.66666666666666\"><span data-font-family=\"default\">4GB<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Storage<\/span><\/b><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><span data-font-family=\"default\">32 GB eMMC<\/span><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><span data-font-family=\"default\">According to your selection, up to 32 GB eMMC<\/span><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.66666666666666\"><span data-font-family=\"default\">128 GB eMMC<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><b><span data-font-family=\"inherit !important\">Expansion Slot<\/span><\/b><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><span data-font-family=\"default\">SD card slot for recovery purposes only<\/span><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><span data-font-family=\"default\">M.2 socket for NVMe SSDs (2230, 2242, 2260, 2280)<\/span><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.66666666666666\"><span data-font-family=\"default\">\\<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Connectivity<\/span><\/b><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><span data-font-family=\"default\">Ethernet\uff08Zigbee 3.0 and Matter by Connect ZBT-1\uff09<\/span><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><span data-font-family=\"default\">Ethernet, Zigbee 3.0, OpenThread, and Matter<\/span><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.66666666666666\"><span data-font-family=\"default\">Ethernet (Support for Z-Wave and Zigbee by external USB adapter)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Key features<\/span><\/b><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><span data-font-family=\"default\">Easy setup<\/span><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><span data-font-family=\"default\">Built-in Zigbee support<\/span><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.66666666666666\"><span data-font-family=\"default\">Limited edition<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Price<\/span><\/b><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><span data-font-family=\"default\">$198.90<\/span><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.6\"><span data-font-family=\"default\">Discontinued<\/span><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"150.66666666666666\"><span data-font-family=\"default\">Discontinued<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42b15f7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"42b15f7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b7766a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1b7766a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a21bf627b450\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Home Assistant Green or Yellow?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a4a5f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a4a5f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a21bf627bb5a\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<p><span data-font-family=\"default\">When deciding between Home Assistant Green and Yellow, consider the following factors:<\/span><\/p><h4><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Differences<\/span><\/b><\/h4><ul><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">For budget:<\/span><\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\"> Green is cheaper, while Yellow is much more expensive (since most applications require adding the CM4 module, making the total cost nearly double that of Green)<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">For Setup:<\/span><\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\"> The Green model is particularly known for its straightforward installation process. It is designed to be user-friendly. The Yellow model might require you to manually install the CM4 and NVMe, as well as install the Home Assistant software on the kit yourself.<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">For connectivity:<\/span><\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\"> Home Assistant Green by default only supports Ethernet, but it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Home-Assistant-Green-SkyConnect-USB-Stick.html\"><span style=\"color: #1e70d3;\">can be paired with ZBT-2\/ZWA-2 to connect Zigbee\/Thread\/Matter\/Z-Wave devices<\/span><\/a><\/span><span data-font-family=\"default\">. Yellow often includes more connectivity options, it not only supports Ethernet, but also has a additional ports and wireless capabilities( Zigbee \/Thread\/Matter ), facilitating easier integration with a wider variety of smart home devices.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-font-family=\"Calibri\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Advantages<\/span><\/b><\/h4><p><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Home Assistant Green<\/span><\/b><\/p><ul><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Low barrier to entry:<\/span><\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\"> It is suitable for beginners and can be used simply by plugging it in.<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Compact Design:<\/span><\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\"> Home Assistant Green typically features a smaller, more compact design, making it easier to fit into various home environments without occupying much space.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Home Assistant Yellow<\/span><\/b><\/p><ul><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Advanced Features:<\/span><\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\"> Home Assistant Yellow is equipped with more advanced functionalities compared to the Green variant. This includes better support for complex automations and integrations, catering to power users who require a more robust system.<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Advantages of M.2:<\/span><\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\"> It allows you to add SSDs to expand storage space, useful for handling more tasks or backing up data.<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Future Expansion:<\/span><\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\"> Designed with future expansions in mind, the Yellow model supports a broader range of devices and technologies, making it more adaptable to future updates and innovations in the home automation space.<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Support Poe(Exclusive to <\/span><\/b><span style=\"color: #1e70d3;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Home-Assistant-Yellow-Kit-with-Power-over-Ethernet-p-5673.html\"><b><span style=\"color: #1e70d3;\">the PoE version<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/span><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">)<\/span>:<\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\">It\u2019s powered over Ethernet so user don\u2019t need a power cable or adapter, its power is supplied over Ethernet by user&#8217;s PoE switch. No need to plug it in to an outlet. In addition, when there\u2019s power to the switch without messing with Wake on LAN or IPMI. Really useful to just get the HA back up and running without a manual turn on. It can help HA (Home Automation) automatically resume operation after a power outage at home when the user is away.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>Choosing between Home Assistant Green or Yellow depends on your specific needs and future plans for your smart home. Home Assistant Green offers an affordable and user-friendly entry point, while Yellow provides enhanced performance and future-proofing for more advanced users. Consider your budget, performance requirements, and potential for future expansion when making your decision.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e72d58 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0e72d58\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c2da9b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1c2da9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a21bf627c7f5\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3a554f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c3a554f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca327a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca327a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a21bf627d441\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Potential Issues and Solutions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e914c08 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e914c08\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c141e0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c141e0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a21bf627e14a\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<h4><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Common Issues<\/span><\/b><\/h4><ul><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Compatibility:<\/span><\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\"> Ensure that your chosen Home Assistant version supports all your smart devices.<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Network Stability:<\/span><\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\"> Smart home systems rely heavily on a stable network; consider investing in a good router.<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Power Supply:<\/span><\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\"> Ensure that your Home Assistant device has a reliable power supply to avoid interruptions.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Solutions<\/span><\/b><\/h4><ul><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Regular Updates:<\/span><\/b><span data-font-family=\"default\"> Keep your Home Assistant software up to date to benefit from the latest features and security patches.<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-font-family=\"default\">Community Support:<\/span><\/b><span 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