ThirdReality / 5 models
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The Linux Box Dev Edition runs Home Assistant ZHA out of the box and has Zigbee and Thread radios.
The Voice and Music Assistant Dev Edition is a Home Assistant voice satellite with a built-in speaker. The Night Light Dev Kits are open-source Matter boards, in Wi-Fi and Thread versions. The USB Smart Night Light works only with an Echo Flex.
Newest first in each series.
| Series | Model | Released | Type | Radio | Power | Price | Newest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Linux Box Dev Edition | Linux Box Dev Edition | unknown | Developer kit[1] | Zigbee, Thread, Wi-Fi[1] | Mains plug-in[1] | unknown | only model in its series |
 Voice and Music Assistant Dev Edition | Voice and Music Assistant Dev Edition | unknown | Developer kit[2] | Wi-Fi[2] | Mains plug-in[2] | $79.99[2] | only model in its series |
 Night Light Dev Kit with WiFi | Night Light Dev Kit with WiFi | unknown | Developer kit[3] | Matter over Wi-Fi[3] | USB 5 V 1 A[3] | $49.99[3] | only model in its series |
 Night Light Dev Kit with Thread | Night Light Dev Kit with Thread | unknown | Developer kit[4] | Matter over Thread[4] | USB 5 V 1 A[4] | $49.99[4] | only model in its series |
 USB Smart Night Light | USB Smart Night Light | unknown | Night light[5] | USB[5] | Echo Flex USB port[5] | $14.99[5] | only model in its series |
| Product | Generation | Released | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux Box Dev Edition | unknown | unknown | Current[1] |
| Voice and Music Assistant Dev Edition | unknown | unknown | Current[2] |
| Night Light Dev Kit with WiFi | unknown | unknown | Current[3] |
| Night Light Dev Kit with Thread | unknown | unknown | Current[4] |
| USB Smart Night Light | unknown | unknown | Current[5] |
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| Product | Type | Status | Radio | Power | Home Assistant | Homey | Price | Retailers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux Box Dev Edition | Developer kit[1] | Current[1] | Zigbee, Thread, Wi-Fi[1] | Mains plug-in[1] | unknown | unknown | ||
| Voice and Music Assistant Dev Edition | Developer kit[2] | Current[2] | Wi-Fi[2] | Mains plug-in[2] | unknown | $79.99[2] | ||
| Night Light Dev Kit with WiFi | Developer kit[3] | Current[3] | Matter over Wi-Fi[3] | USB 5 V 1 A[3] | unknown | $49.99[3] | ||
| Night Light Dev Kit with Thread | Developer kit[4] | Current[4] | Matter over Thread[4] | USB 5 V 1 A[4] | unknown | $49.99[4] | ||
| USB Smart Night Light | Night light[5] | Current[5] | USB[5] | Echo Flex USB port[5] | unknown | $14.99[5] | ||
The name on the box identifies the kit.
| Model | What it is | How to recognise it |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Box Dev Edition | Mini Linux computer | Plugs into a wall outlet. Armbian with Home Assistant |
| Voice and Music Assistant Dev Edition | Voice satellite | Two microphones and a 3 W speaker |
| Night Light Dev Kit with WiFi | Matter development board | Bouffalo Lab BL602 module |
| Night Light Dev Kit with Thread | Matter development board | Bouffalo Lab BL706 module |
| USB Smart Night Light | Night light | Plugs into the USB port of an Echo Flex |
ThirdReality developer kits and accessories. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/thirdreality-developer-kits-and-accessories. Last checked 2026-10-12.