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Raspberry Pi 5 delivers triple the CPU speed, PCIe SSD support, and up to 8GB RAM — making it the most capable local smart home hub for running Home Assistant in 2026.

Home Assistant on Raspberry Pi 5 is the best Smart Home starting point in 2025 — supporting 3,200+ devices, running fully local without cloud dependency, with no monthly subscription and unlimited scalability.

Home Assistant is an open-source smart home platform supporting 3,200+ device brands that runs entirely locally without cloud dependency. It offers unmatched flexibility, privacy, and the world's largest smart home developer community.