There is no doubt that Raspberry Pi3 is a popular single-board computer with wireless LAN and Bluetooth connectivity. But it is long been haunted by stock availability issues. To ensure supply chain stability, while guarantee the same solid performance and multiple functionality, smart home hub are looking for a Raspberry Pi 3 alternative with even better performance for customized projects. And this case study is going to talk about a famous home automation platform exploring the Raspberry Pi 3 equivalent as the hardware.