Time for a Smart Home Upgrade!
![Time for a Smart Home Upgrade!](/content/images/size/w1200/2024/04/IMG_5886-1.jpeg)
For years, my smart home has been running smoothly on an old laptop with Debian OS and Home Assistant Supervisor. It's been a game-changer, making life easier with its automated routines. But lately, the laptop's battery has started swelling, and I'm worried it might give out soon.
![](https://lunzai.com/content/images/2024/04/IMG_5885.jpeg)
So, I've decided it's time for an upgrade to dedicated hardware without a built-in battery. Instead of just moving everything over, I'm starting fresh. A lot has changed with Home Assistant, and my setup has some outdated stuff anyway, so a clean slate seems like the way to go.
![](https://lunzai.com/content/images/2024/04/IMG_6185.jpeg)
![](https://lunzai.com/content/images/2024/04/IMG_6184.jpeg)
I've got a new mini computer, the Beelink EQ12 N100, and I'll be installing Home Assistant OS on it instead of the supervisor. I also wanted to upgrade my zigbee adapter for better performance.
But, there's been a snag. I accidentally bought the wrong version of the SONOFF ZBDongle. The one I got, the E version, is a bit experimental and doesn't work well with all my sensors, especially the Aqara ones.
So, I'm putting things on hold until I can get the right dongle, the P version, which should work smoothly according to Zigbee2Mqtt's documentation.
![](https://lunzai.com/content/images/2024/04/IMG_6238.jpeg)
Despite this hiccup, I'm excited about the upgrade. It's a chance to make my smart home even smarter and more reliable. I'll keep you updated on how it goes!