PokyPow | Control Your PC from Home Assistant

Total Control.

Designed for enthusiasts who want full control over their hardware.

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True Hardware Control

Connects directly to your motherboard's Power and Reset headers. Works even if your OS is frozen or has blue-screened.

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Native Home Assistant

Runs ESPHome firmware out of the box. Discovers automatically on your network. No cloud, no apps, no delay.

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Open Source

We believe in ownership. The hardware schematics, PCB design, and firmware are all 100% open source.

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No Subscription

No monthly fees or hidden costs. Just a one-time purchase.

How It Works.

Connect power, reset and power LED to the PokyPow.
Connect USB for powering the PokyPow.
Your PC becomes just another switch in your smart home.

✓ Exposes the Power and Reset buttons to your smart home
✓ Reports real-time power state
✓ No drivers needed on the host PC

# Example ESPHome Config
switch:
  - platform: gpio
    pin: GPIO3
    id: pc_power
    name: "Gaming PC Power"
    on_turn_on:
      - switch.turn_on: pc_power_relay
      - delay: 200ms
      - switch.turn_off: pc_power_relay

What can you do with PokyPow?

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Parental Controls

Automate "School Mode": Ensure the gaming rig is off during homework hours, right from your phone.

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Save Power

Perfect for home labs. Turn on your power-hungry server only when you need it to save electricity.

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The "Frozen PC" Fix

PC locked up while you're away via RDP? Perform a physical hard reset remotely to get back online.

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Remote Power On/Off

Power on your PC for a Remote Desktop connection.

Technical Specifications

Microcontroller ESP32-C3-MINI-1U

Firmware ESPHome

Wireless 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN + Bluetooth 5 (LE)

Power Input 5V via Internal USB Header or USB-C

Connectors Pins for Power, Reset and LED for the PC case and motherboard

External Antenna I-PEX MHF3, W.FL

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