{"id":2886,"date":"2026-01-05T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/?p=2886"},"modified":"2026-01-05T00:32:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T23:32:01","slug":"linknlink-isg-box-se-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/linknlink-isg-box-se-review\/","title":{"rendered":"LinknLink iSG Box SE \u2013 Unboxing &amp; Review for Home Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">12<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine being able to control your entire smart home, use Home Assistant without a degree in computer science, and watch Netflix on your TV at the same time\u2014all with a single device that costs less than a branded hub from Philips or Apple. Sounds too good to be true? That's exactly what the <strong>LinknLink iSG Box SE<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This little black box is often touted as a game changer for beginners. But is it really the holy grail of home automation, or just a cheap Android player with an identity crisis? We take a closer look at the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For detailed instructions and explanations of all configuration options, I recommend watching the YouTube video linked below. This video goes into detail about each individual setting, providing you with comprehensive instructions on how to set everything up correctly. Any code from the video can be found in this article, so you can use it directly without having to type it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/linknlink-isg-box-se-review\/#1_Die_Hardware_Was_steckt_wirklich_drin\" >1. The hardware: What's really inside?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/linknlink-isg-box-se-review\/#2_Die_Konnektivitat_Ein_Baukasten-System\" >2. Connectivity: A modular system<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/linknlink-isg-box-se-review\/#3_Die_Software_Android_als_Fundament_%E2%80%93_Fluch_und_Segen\" >3. The software: Android as a foundation \u2013 a blessing and a curse<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/linknlink-isg-box-se-review\/#Warum_machen_die_das\" >Why are they doing that?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/linknlink-isg-box-se-review\/#Die_Funktionalitaten_im_Alltag\" >The functionalities in everyday life<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/linknlink-isg-box-se-review\/#Die_Funktionen_Ein_Schweizer_Taschenmesser\" >The functions: A Swiss Army knife<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/linknlink-isg-box-se-review\/#1_Home_Assistant_%E2%80%9EOut_of_the_Box%E2%80%9C\" >1. Home Assistant \u201eOut of the Box\u201c<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/linknlink-isg-box-se-review\/#2_Zigbee_Matter_Gateway\" >2. Zigbee &amp; Matter Gateway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/linknlink-isg-box-se-review\/#3_Multimedia-Zentrale\" >3. Multimedia center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/linknlink-isg-box-se-review\/#4_App-Erweiterbarkeit\" >4. App extensibility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/linknlink-isg-box-se-review\/#Was_ist_Home_Assistant\" >What is Home Assistant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/linknlink-isg-box-se-review\/#Meine_Meinung_Licht_und_sehr_viel_Schatten\" >My opinion: Light and a lot of shadow<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/linknlink-isg-box-se-review\/#Geringe_Kosten_aber_nicht_gut_optimiert\" >Low cost, but not well optimized<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/linknlink-isg-box-se-review\/#Android_ist_nicht_Linux\" >Android is not Linux<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/linknlink-isg-box-se-review\/#Die_grose_Abhangigkeit_von_LinknLink\" >The high dependence on LinknLink<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/linknlink-isg-box-se-review\/#Alles_ist_moglich_aber_alles_ist_langsam\" >Everything is possible, but everything is slow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/linknlink-isg-box-se-review\/#Fur_wen_ist_es_also\" >So who is it for?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/linknlink-isg-box-se-review\/#Was_bedeutet_das_fur_dich_Ein_Vergleich\" >What does that mean for you? A comparison.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/linknlink-isg-box-se-review\/#Umsetzung_im_YouTube-Video\" >YouTube video implementation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/linknlink-isg-box-se-review\/#Fazit\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/linknlink-isg-box-se-review\/#Nutzliche_Links_auf_einen_Blick\" >Useful links at a glance:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Die_Hardware_Was_steckt_wirklich_drin\"><\/span>1. The hardware: What's really inside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To understand what the iSG Box SE can do, we need to take a look under the hood. Based on the specifications (as found on AliExpress), it is essentially a solid Android TV box that has been repurposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The bare figures:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SoC (System on Chip):<\/strong> Rockchip RK3566. This is a quad-core 64-bit Cortex-A55 processor with a clock speed of up to 1.8 GHz. A solid mid-range chip for TV boxes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GPU:<\/strong> Mali-G52 2EE. Important for graphics when you use the box as a TV dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NPU (Neural Processing Unit):<\/strong> 1 Tops. That sounds exciting for AI applications (e.g., person recognition with cameras), but at 1 Tops, it's rather underpowered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Working memory:<\/strong> 4 GB DDR RAM. That would be generous for a pure Linux server, but for an Android system running Home Assistant <em>and<\/em> Running apps in parallel is \u201eokay,\u201c but not a luxury.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Memory:<\/strong> 32 GB eMMC. Sufficient for the system and Home Assistant backups, but not much for media files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operating system:<\/strong> Android 11. This is where the problem lies (more on that later).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The connections \u2013 your gateway to the outside world:<\/strong> This is where the box scores points over many sticks. It offers real interfaces:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1x USB 3.0 &amp; 1x USB 2.0:<\/strong> Essential for expansion (Zigbee, Z-Wave, SSDs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HDMI 2.0:<\/strong> Supports 4K at 60Hz.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ethernet (RJ45):<\/strong> Gigabit LAN (1000M). This is extremely important for stable server operation. Do yourself a favor: use a cable, not Wi-Fi!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TF card slot:<\/strong> Expandable up to 128 GB (e.g., for local video recordings).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Electricity:<\/strong> USB Type-C (5V\/2A).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Die_Konnektivitat_Ein_Baukasten-System\"><\/span>2. Connectivity: A modular system<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common misconception is that the box has \u201eeverything built in.\u201c That's not entirely true. The iSG Box SE is more of a <strong>highly compatible host<\/strong>. By default, it \u201eonly\u201c works with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wi-Fi:<\/strong> Dual band (2.4G\/5G) 802.11 a\/b\/g\/n\/ac.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bluetooth:<\/strong> Version 4.2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How she becomes an all-rounder:<\/strong> LinknLink advertises the box with Zigbee, Z-Wave, LTE, and Matter. But be careful: the box has the <em>software driver<\/em> prepared for it, but most of the time the <em>hardware antenna<\/em> in the housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Zigbee 3.0:<\/strong> LinknLink includes a small USB dongle in many of its starter packs. Once plugged into a USB port, the box becomes a Zigbee hub for Philips Hue, Aqara, or IKEA Tradfri.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Z-Wave:<\/strong> For this, you will need an external USB stick (e.g., from Aeotec). Thanks to its Android base, the box usually recognizes this without any problems, but you must <em>buy in addition<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LTE \/ 4G:<\/strong> Do you want to use the box in your vacation home without an internet connection? You can, but only if you connect a 4G USB modem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Matter:<\/strong> This usually requires external hardware (or a firmware update for the Zigbee stick, if compatible).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The good thing about it:<\/strong> You are flexible. <strong>The downside:<\/strong> You'll quickly fill up your USB ports. Since the box only has two (one 2.0 and one 3.0), you'll soon need an active USB hub if you use Zigbee. <em>and<\/em> Z-Wave <em>and<\/em> want to use an external hard drive. This quickly ruins the \u201eclean look.\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Die_Software_Android_als_Fundament_%E2%80%93_Fluch_und_Segen\"><\/span>3. The software: Android as a foundation \u2013 a blessing and a curse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now we come to the most critical point of my analysis. LinknLink does not use pure Linux (like Raspberry Pi OS), but a customized Android (\u201eiSG OS\u201c).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warum_machen_die_das\"><\/span>Why are they doing that?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quite simply: <strong>Usability.<\/strong> Android allows you to conjure up an attractive interface on your TV that anyone can use. You can easily download Netflix, YouTube, or Spotify from the app store and start using them right away. Home Assistant does not run as an operating system, but rather as an \u201eapp\u201c or in a container within Android.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Die_Funktionalitaten_im_Alltag\"><\/span>The functionalities in everyday life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Plug and play:<\/strong> You plug the thing in, scan a QR code, and Home Assistant is there. No flashing SD cards, no terminals, no searching for IP addresses. For beginners, that's worth its weight in gold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The dashboard on the TV:<\/strong> This is a truly unique feature. You can configure the box to display your Home Assistant dashboard on the HDMI output. Perfect for a small monitor in the hallway or for quickly checking whether the front door is locked in the evening on your TV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local storage:<\/strong> Thanks to eMMC and optional SD card, your data stays with you. No cloud requirement for basic functions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Die_Funktionen_Ein_Schweizer_Taschenmesser\"><\/span>The functions: A Swiss Army knife<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The box wants to be able to do everything. <span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">And when I say everything, I really mean everything.&nbsp;<em>everything<\/em>.<\/span> Here are the core features that LinknLink advertises:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Home_Assistant_%E2%80%9EOut_of_the_Box%E2%80%9C\"><\/span>1. Home Assistant \u201eOut of the Box\u201c<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That's the main selling point. Normally, you have to buy a Raspberry Pi for Home Assistant, flash SD cards, set up network shares, and type lines of code. The iSG Box SE comes with Home Assistant pre-installed. You plug it in, open the app or browser, and it works. For beginners, this hurdle is often the reason they don't even start\u2014here, it's eliminated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Zigbee_Matter_Gateway\"><\/span>2. Zigbee &amp; Matter Gateway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A USB dongle (often included or available at a low cost) turns the box into a hub for your sensors. Whether you have door sensors from Aqara, lamps from IKEA, or smart sockets, everything communicates directly with the box via Zigbee 3.0. In theory, there is no dependence on Chinese clouds, as processing takes place locally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Multimedia-Zentrale\"><\/span>3. Multimedia center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the box has an HDMI output and is based on Android, you can connect it to your TV. It then serves not only as a server, but also as a dashboard display for your home or even as a media player for apps. A dashboard on the wall-mounted TV in the hallway? No problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_App-Erweiterbarkeit\"><\/span>4. App extensibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to its Android base, you can theoretically install almost any APK. Want to stream Spotify? You can. Want to use a special surveillance camera app? You can do that too. 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VAT, Excl. shipping<\/span>\n                                                                            <div class=\"atkp-shoplogo\">Amazon<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-was-ist-home-assistant\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Was_ist_Home_Assistant\"><\/span>What is Home Assistant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home Assistant is an open-source platform for home automation that aims to connect all devices in the home and control them centrally. It was developed to provide a unified user interface and simple, flexible control for a wide range of smart home devices from different ecosystems. Here are some points in favor of Home Assistant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Compatibility<\/strong>Home Assistant supports thousands of devices and services from various manufacturers, including lighting, air conditioning, heating, cameras, weather sensors, voice assistants and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local control<\/strong>Unlike many commercial smart home platforms that rely on cloud services, Home Assistant runs locally on your network. This means increased privacy and reliability, as your smart home devices work even without an active internet connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automation and scenes<\/strong>One of the main features of Home Assistant is the ability to create complex automations and scenarios. For example, you can have lights turn on automatically when it gets dark, or turn on the heating when the temperature drops below a certain level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simple user interface<\/strong>Home Assistant offers a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to monitor and control devices. This interface is fully customizable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integration with voice assistants<\/strong>Home Assistant can be integrated with voice assistants such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to enable voice-controlled control of your smart home devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open source and community-driven<\/strong>Since Home Assistant is open source, it is supported by an active community that is constantly developing new integrations and improving existing ones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data protection and security<\/strong>As a locally running platform, Home Assistant has the advantage that the data remains within its own network. This protects privacy and increases security compared to cloud-based solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In summary, Home Assistant is a powerful and flexible solution for those who want to design their own smart home and control their devices centrally, regardless of the manufacturer or ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meine_Meinung_Licht_und_sehr_viel_Schatten\"><\/span>My opinion: Light and a lot of shadow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now let's get down to brass tacks. I've taken a close look at the box and must issue a clear warning that goes beyond marketing blah-blah. My opinion is divided: it's a fascinating device, but it has massive pitfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geringe_Kosten_aber_nicht_gut_optimiert\"><\/span>Low cost, but not well optimized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For around 50 to 80 euros (depending on the offer), you get hardware that would cost you significantly more for a Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 \u2013 including the case and power supply. But: <strong>Hardware is nothing without software.<\/strong> The system seems cobbled together. It tries to do five things at once (server, player, gateway, Android box) and doesn't do any of them perfectly. Android's resource management is aggressive; apps are paused in the background, which can be fatal for a \u201eserver\u201c that is supposed to run 24\/7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Android_ist_nicht_Linux\"><\/span>Android is not Linux<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For smart home enthusiasts, this is the most critical point. Home Assistant runs here in a kind of container on Android. That is <strong>not<\/strong> It's not the same as a Home Assistant OS (HassOS) on a Raspberry Pi or NUC. Nor is it the same as your own Docker container. You don't have full control. You don't have direct access to the lowest level of the operating system. If something goes wrong, you can't just dig deep into the system via SSH and check logs, as you're used to doing with Linux. Android also consumes a lot more resources for its own graphical user interface (GUI), even if you don't use it. This makes the system sluggish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Die_grose_Abhangigkeit_von_LinknLink\"><\/span>The high dependence on LinknLink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That's my biggest criticism. Since Home Assistant is specially customized here, you are dependent on LinknLink delivering updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The problem:<\/strong> Home Assistant is developing rapidly. There are new core updates every month. If LinknLink does not adapt these updates promptly for their Android containers, you will be stuck with an outdated version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can't just click \u201eUpdate\u201c in the Home Assistant Dashboard like everyone else does. You have to wait for LinknLink to update the box's firmware. If the manufacturer discontinues support tomorrow, you'll have a paperweight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alles_ist_moglich_aber_alles_ist_langsam\"><\/span>Everything is possible, but everything is slow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, theoretically you can do anything with it. But the performance leaves something to be desired. If you have complex automations or lots of Zigbee devices, you'll notice that the response times aren't as snappy as with a dedicated Linux server. The dashboard sometimes loads slowly, and switching between apps on the box itself is jerky. It lacks the \u201esnappiness\u201c factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fur_wen_ist_es_also\"><\/span>So who is it for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite all the criticism: <strong>It is suitable for complete beginners.<\/strong> If you've never had any experience with smart homes and just want to \u201eplay around\u201c without spending $150 on a Pi kit, this is a good place to start. But it's completely unclear how reliable the whole thing will be in continuous operation over the years. It's more of a \u201egateway drug\u201c than a long-term solution for a stable home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Was_bedeutet_das_fur_dich_Ein_Vergleich\"><\/span>What does that mean for you? A comparison.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make classification easier, here is a comparison with the common alternatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>LinknLink iSG Box SE<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Raspberry Pi 4 \/ 5<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mini PC (NUC\/Thin Client)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><td>Very affordable (~$60-80 including case\/power supply)<\/td><td>Medium (~$100-150 for kit)<\/td><td>Medium to high (\u20ac100-300)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Furnishings<\/strong><\/td><td>Extremely simple (app\/plug and play)<\/td><td>Medium (image flashing required)<\/td><td>Very affordable (~60-80\u20ac including case\/power supply)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Operating system<\/strong><\/td><td>Android 11 (customized)<\/td><td>Linux \/ Home Assistant OS<\/td><td>Linux \/ Proxmox<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Performance<\/strong><\/td><td>Sufficient to sluggish<\/td><td>Good<\/td><td>Very good<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Expandability<\/strong><\/td><td>USB dongles (Z-Wave, Zigbee)<\/td><td>USB dongles \/ HATs<\/td><td>USB dongles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Future-proof<\/strong><\/td><td>Low (depending on manufacturer)<\/td><td>High (standard hardware)<\/td><td>Very high<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Multimedia<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes (HDMI Out, Netflix apps, etc.)<\/td><td>Conditional (Kodi possible, but tricky)<\/td><td>Advanced (OS installation)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"youtube\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Umsetzung_im_YouTube-Video\"><\/span>YouTube video implementation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"LinknLink iSG Box SE: The Home Assistant dream or cheap junk? \ud83d\ude31\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FTJX7EPeeI0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fazit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fazit\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>LinknLink iSG Box SE<\/strong> is the \u201ejack of all trades\u201c for those on a tight budget. It attempts to combine a multimedia player and smart home hub, but fails spectacularly due to its own ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Buy it if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You are a complete beginner and are afraid of Linux.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You're looking for an affordable device to try out Home Assistant. <em>to try out<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are looking for an all-in-one solution for a small apartment or vacation home where performance is not critical.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You definitely want the dashboard right on your TV.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stay away from it if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You want to set up a reliable system for an entire single-family home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You value immediate updates and security patches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You plan complex automations that must react within milliseconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want to use Z-Wave or Matter without creating a mess of cables from USB hubs and dongles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My final opinion:<\/strong> It's impressive what you get for this price. But for \u201eemergencies\u201c\u2014i.e., controlling heating, security, and lighting throughout the house\u2014I find the dependence on an Android box from a single manufacturer too great and the performance too unstable. It's a great entry point, but for professionals, it's more of a dead end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nutzliche-links-auf-einen-blick\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutzliche_Links_auf_einen_Blick\"><\/span>Useful links at a glance:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Product page &amp; shop: <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.linknlink.com\/products\/isgboxse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinknLink iSG Box SE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Support: <a href=\"https:\/\/community.home-assistant.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home Assistant Forum<\/a> (English)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"jp-block-themeisle-blocks-font-awesome-icons-8c6d8bc1\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-font-awesome-icons jp-block-themeisle-blocks-font-awesome-icons\"><span class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-font-awesome-icons-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/#contact\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"fas fa-business-time\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"jp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-baa7fa4c\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading jp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-baa7fa4c jp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading ticss-116fe371\">Interested, but lack time or knowledge?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"jp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-16f35f43\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading jp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-16f35f43 jp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading ticss-0e2b851d\">No problem. 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