[News from Armbian] - JetHub D1+, A clean alternative to DIY SBC builds for automation

Building a serious automation system shouldn’t mean spending days wiring SBCs, shields, USB dongles, level shifters and external power protection. JetHub D1+ offers a clean alternative: a compact, integrated, production-ready controller built for smart buildings, industrial automation, energy management, BMS, dispatching, and reliable IoT deployments.

This device is developed and manufactured by JetHome and comes ready for the field: no breadboards, no compatibility guessing, no driver hunting. Every interface is engineered, tested, and electrically protected. Software support includes Armbian Linux or Home Assistant OS out of the box.

Why JetHub D1+ instead of SBC + modules?

Unlike assembled DIY stacks, JetHub D1+ provides:

1. Integrated and tested hardware – Zigbee, RS-485, isolated I/O and relays work out of the box
2. 2. Electrical resilience – galvanic isolation, EMI-safe design, stable power delivery
3. DIN-rail housing – ready for electrical panels and server cabinets
4. Industrial interfaces – RS-485 (Modbus), relay outputs, digital I/O
5. Reliable software base – Armbian support and update infrastructure
6. Silent 24/7 operation – fanless and stable in long-term deployments

This is hardware you can deploy both at home and in production environments without improvisation.

Hardware overview

Powered by the Amlogic A113X quad-core Cortex-A53 SoC, JetHub D1+ delivers efficient performance with a stable thermal profile suitable for enclosure-based installations.

Automation interfaces for real projects

JetHub D1+ includes interfaces needed in the real world ready for direct field connection without adapters:

Software: Armbian or home Assistant – Your Choice

JetHub D1+ ships with a preinstalled OS of your choice:

Armbian

• Full Linux environment
• SSH access, Debian ecosystem
• Ideal for automation gateways, custom services
• Docker, MQTT, Node-RED, Python support

Home assistant OS

• Ready-to-use smart home controller
• Built-in Zigbee2MQTT compatibility
• Add-ons ecosystem
• Perfect for automation integrators

Both are officially supported images from JetHome with regular updates available.

Connectivity for modern automation

JetHub D1+ provides native Zigbee (no USB dongles required) and can seamlessly combine both wireless and wired field devices in a single automation network:

• Pair Zigbee sensors and switches natively
• Integrate RS-485 meters, relays and PLCs
• Combine Zigbee2MQTT + Modbus + MQTT in one system
• Remote control via VPN or SSH
• MQTT ready gateway function

Documentation and support

Full documentation is available, including schematics, API interfaces and wiring examples:

Technical docs: JetHub D1+ Full Specifications
Support community: https://t.me/jethome_iot

Availability

The JetHub D1+ is now available for worldwide shipping through JetHome’s official AliExpress store.

Order JetHub D1+ on AliExpress
https://jethome.aliexpress.com

JetHub D1+ is a reliable controller for automation deployments where stability matters more than cable experiments. With Armbian support, tested hardware integration and industrial I/O, it bridges the gap between DIY flexibility and professional-grade engineering.

Whether you’re building: Smart home hubs, Industrial monitoring, Energy management systems, IoT gateways, BMS / HVAC automation, Remote telemetry controllers, JetHub D1+ is a strong foundation to build on.

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