This Paperback Sized ZimaBoard 2 Runs Proxmox, Home Assistant & Frigate

In this video, I build a complete home server using the new ZimaBoard 2, turning a small single-board device into a powerful self-hosted platform running everything you need for a modern smart home and home lab. I install and configure Proxmox VE, set up Home Assistant, integrate HACS, and deploy Frigate NVR for AI-powered security camera detection, with full local storage. This is a full end-to-end walkthrough showing how far you can push compact hardware into a serious always on home server setup. 🧠 What’s covered: ZimaBoard 2 hardware overview and setup Installing Proxmox VE on bare metal Running Home Assistant in a VM Adding HACS for community integrations Deploying Frigate for object detection & CCTV AI Building a compact but powerful home lab stack 👉 Instructions from the video https://www.byteofgeek.com/articles/2... ⚠️ It's worth noting that Proxmox doesn’t officially support installing to eMMC, so this isn't just isolated to just the Zimaboard 2, it's any device with eMMC storage. While you can force it with workarounds, as many have done, it’s not considered reliable long term as it doesn't have the same level of endurance as an SSD/HDD. The extensive logging that Proxmox performs, may potentially cause premature wear. So as I have done, and advised in the video, install it to an attached SSD/HDD instead. ℹ️ You should know that as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By buying through any of the links below I will earn commission at no extra cost to you, however in doing so you are helping to support the channel. 🛒 BUY THE ZIMABOARD 2 SERVER 16GB https://geni.us/kvWPyD2 🛒 BUY THE ZIMABOARD 2 SERVER 8GB https://geni.us/jsvQD ✨ USE CODE ByteofGeek15 FOR $15 OFF 📺 Watch next: Explore my other Home Assistant tutorials and smart home setup videos here:    • Home Assistant - Smart Home and Automation   👀 Check out what Smart Home Devices I currently use https://www.byteofgeek.com/smart-home... ✨ About Byte of Geek Byte of Geek is your go-to channel for Home Assistant, smart home technology, and DIY automation. Subscribe for tutorials, setup guides, and reviews that help you build a smarter, more connected home. 👍 Remember to SUBSCRIBE to the channel so you don't miss future content 🙌 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Become a channel member and get access to exclusive perks:    / @byteofgeek   Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/byteofgeek 🌐 READ MORE My Website: https://www.byteofgeek.com 🔍 YOU CAN FIND ME ON Discord:   / discord   Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/byteofgeek.b... Instagram:   / byteofgeek   Facebook:   / byteofgeek   Twitter:   / byteofgeek   #HomeAssistant #ZimaBoard2 #Proxmox #HomeLab #SmartHome #FrigateNVR #SelfHosted #TechReview #ByteOfGeek 0:00 Introduction 1:06 Welcome and Video Details 2:12 Why This Setup 4:11 Hardware Overview 6:26 What You'll Need 7:22 Configuration 8:39 Alternative Approach 9:32 BIOS Changes 11:02 Installing Proxmox 15:12 Installing Home Assistant 18:28 Storage Configuration 19:37 Installing Frigate 21:52 Installing HACS 23:26 Configure MQTT 24:35 Home Assistant Frigate Setup 25:31 Configure Frigate 27:55 The End Result