To manage my smart home, I use a virtual machine with Home Assistant OS on the ACEMAGICIAN AK1PRO
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Operating system: | Proxmox Virtual Environment |
The ACEMAGICIAN AK1PRO is a reliable and compact mini PC that is perfect for use as a home server. With its Intel Celeron N5105 processor, which offers up to 2.9 GHz performance, it is powerful enough to efficiently handle server tasks such as file hosting, streaming or running smart home software. After upgrading to a 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD from PNY, it now offers even more storage space for backups, applications and media data.
Thanks to 16 GB RAM and the fast SSD, it delivers responsive performance, while its compact design and low heat generation make it unobtrusive and flexible. The quiet operation ensures that it can be used in living spaces without any problems.
Another advantage is its energy efficiency. The AK1PRO requires very little power, making it an environmentally friendly and cost-saving choice - ideal for permanent operation as a home server. With extensive connection options such as USB ports, HDMI and Ethernet, it can be seamlessly integrated into any home network.
The ACEMAGICIAN AK1PRO runs Proxmox Virtual Environment as its operating system, a powerful open source platform for virtualization and containerization. Proxmox VE makes it possible to run multiple virtual machines (VMs) and containers simultaneously on a single device, making the use of the mini PC as a home server particularly efficient.