{
  "id": 19549461,
  "title": "Home Assistant Connect AUX-2 gives your old speakers and TVs a second life for $69",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/home-assistant-connect-aux-2-gives-your-old-speakers-and-tvs-a-second",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-11T20:37:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/home-assistant-connect-aux-2-launch-3733837/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Home Assistant Connect AUX-2 is a new accessory by Nabu Casa, the creators of official Home Assistant hardware, that breathes new life into older speakers, TVs, and other compatible electronics. Priced at $69 in the US and €59 in Europe, the device is slated for release starting November 11.\n\nThe Home Assistant Connect AUX-2 serves a dual purpose. Firstly, it transforms these legacy devices into smart home components, capable of lossless audio streaming and local control. Secondly, it enables connection to Bluetooth accessories and Z-Wave adapters, expanding the accessory's functionality.\n\nDespite the allure of modern smart devices, not every household needs a complete overhaul. An old stereo system, for instance, might still produce superior sound compared to a newly purchased wireless speaker. Similarly, a TV or a heating system could be perfectly equipped to respond to commands without requiring an internet connection.\n\nHome Assistant recognizes this situation and aims to provide a solution with its new Home Assistant Connect AUX-2. This accessory is not an additional gadget to clutter your home. Instead, it is designed to optimize the use of existing devices, incorporating older audio systems, TVs, solar equipment, and more into an existing Home Assistant setup.",
  "summary": "That forgotten hi-fi system isn't ready for retirement.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "3 Home Assistant automations I'd set up on day one if I started my smart home over",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/3-home-assistant-automations-id-set-up-on-day-one-if-i-started-my",
        "published": "2026-11-11T19:30:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}