Home Assistant Connect AUX-2: an old stereo system, receiver, and inverter in a smart home
Nabu Casa continues to expand its Connect lineup. After the Zigbee/Thread adapter Connect ZBT-2 and the Z-Wave adapter Connect ZWA-2 comes the Connect AUX-2, which isn’t aimed at a new wireless protocol, but at hardware you already have at home: an old stereo system, AV receiver, UPS, heat pump, or solar inverter.
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