<h2 data-start="1677" data-end="1713">Of course, Home Assistant is not perfect. Some users find it:</h2>
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<p data-start="1782" data-end="1914"><strong data-start="1782" data-end="1803">Complex to Set Up &ndash; It may require technical knowledge, especially when configuring YAML automations or advanced integrations.

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<li data-start="1915" data-end="1993">
<p data-start="1917" data-end="1993"><strong data-start="1917" data-end="1938">Maintenance Heavy &ndash; Frequent updates sometimes bring breaking changes.

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<p data-start="1996" data-end="2079"><strong data-start="1996" data-end="2018">Hardware Dependent &ndash; Running on weak hardware may result in slow performance.

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<p data-start="2081" data-end="2190">However, for users who want flexibility and control, these challenges are often outweighed by the benefits.

<h2 data-start="2197" data-end="2243">Home Assistant with Portworld Hardware</h2>
<p data-start="2245" data-end="2503">This is where <strong data-start="2259" data-end="2302">Portworld&rsquo;s embedded hardware solutions come in. Home Assistant needs a stable and reliable platform, and Portworld provides <strong data-start="2388" data-end="2458">customizable Android and Linux-based smart panels and motherboards that are perfect for running such systems.

<p data-start="2505" data-end="2519">For example:

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<p data-start="2522" data-end="2651"><strong data-start="2522" data-end="2576">Portworld YC-SM08P / YC-SM10P Smart Control Panels &ndash; Android-powered panels with PoE, touchscreen, and integration support.

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<p data-start="2654" data-end="2811"><strong data-start="2654" data-end="2697">Portworld RK3568/RK3566 Embedded Boards &ndash; Reliable SoC-based boards that can run Linux, Debian, Ubuntu, or Buildroot, ideal for hosting Home Assistant.

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<p data-start="2814" data-end="2938"><strong data-start="2814" data-end="2839">OEM/ODM Customization &ndash; Tailored hardware, branding, and integration services to match business and residential needs.

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<p data-start="2940" data-end="3148">By combining <strong data-start="2953" data-end="3003">Home Assistant&rsquo;s powerful open-source platform with <strong data-start="3009" data-end="3052">Portworld&rsquo;s professional-grade hardware, users can achieve <strong data-start="3072" data-end="3146">a complete, scalable, and future-proof smart home automation solution.

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