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Home Assistant: Laptop, Mini PC or Netbook - Comparison and Recommendations

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What is the best type of computer for running Home Assistant: a laptop, mini PC, or netbook?

Choose an energy-efficient always-on device such as a Raspberry Pi 3/4, thin client, or Intel NUC; a laptop is less suitable for 24/7 use because of battery and cooling/dust issues [#20068004][#20068040][#20049298] If Home Assistant is the only service, the Raspberry Pi 3/4 is the most economical option [#20068040] For more demanding setups, an older dual-core Intel NUC with 8 GB RAM was reported running HA plus Plex, Node-RED, InfluxDB, MariaDB, Domoticz, Mosquitto, SMB and a second USB drive at about 20 W, with CPU usage around 50% and still having spare capacity [#20068040] The system is typically installed once and then managed remotely with PuTTY or VNC, so it does not need to stay attached to a TV after setup [#20046709]
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    Michal8883
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    What is best for operating a home assistant laptop mini PC. Netbook?
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    Madrik
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    Michal8883 wrote:
    What is the best way to operate a home assistant laptop mini PC. Netbook?
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    And what do you work best on?
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    Laptop because the mini PC has to be connected to the TV via hdmi during installation or setup
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    Karaczan
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    So do what you are comfortable with.
    I for example use Odroid XU4, but not for HA but for Domoticz ;) .

    This is supposed to run 24/7, so my priority is power consumption.
    You install the system once, and it runs all the time ;) .
    The rest via remote access, Putty/VNC....
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    Michal8883
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    How about a raspberry pi?
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    Tommy82
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    Maybe some thin client will pull. A laptop, on the other hand, is a potential battery problem. And it will work 24/7 like an air filter, which even in a clean house will clog up at some point.
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    xury
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    Michal8883 wrote:
    What is the best way to operate a home assistant laptop mini PC. Netbook?
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    Badly asked question and not clear what you mean.
    When you write "support" do you mean connecting HA on another machine or do you want to install HA on it?
    If the former then a laptop, and if the latter then it's the power consumption that matters most. So it's best to put HA on energy-efficient yet powerful computers.
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    Michal8883
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    The latter. And what would have to be the minimum specs of a computer for me to have a benchmark probably as you have 8gb ram and a good processor

  • Intel NUC handles HA and services at 20W

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    xury
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    If the target was to be HA alone, then rpi3 or rpi4 is the most economical. Many people also rely on e.g. the Dell Wyse, HP Thin 520, Intel NUC etc. I myself have an Intel NUC which is quite old with a dual-core processor and 8GB RAM. In addition I have besides a lot of other services like Plex, NodRed, Influxdb, mariadb, Domoticz, HA, Mosquitto, SMB server, a second drive on USB and the continuous power drawn is 20W.
    The CPU is running like this at about 50% so it still has a spare.
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    I was still thinking about a Mac mini 2014 but probably a bit too old better to buy something newer. RPI is not worth buying Sonnics Mini PC 8GB RAM 120GB SSD Windows 10 Pro Celeron J3455 Processor Mini Computer Desktop Dual HDMI Output, Support 4K, 2.4G / 5.0G WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet better performance than RPI and similar price.
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The discussion centers around the best hardware options for running a home assistant, comparing laptops, mini PCs, and netbooks. Key considerations include power consumption, installation requirements, and performance. Laptops are noted for their ease of use during setup but may face battery issues when running continuously. Mini PCs like the Odroid XU4 and Intel NUC are recommended for their energy efficiency and capability to run multiple services. Raspberry Pi models (RPI3 and RPI4) are highlighted as economical choices for dedicated home assistant setups. Other options mentioned include Dell Wyse and HP Thin clients. The importance of having sufficient RAM (8GB) and a capable processor is emphasized for optimal performance.
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