Pulcro TurnKey Node
Price range: $169.00 through $646.00
The only Mini PC you need – from Smart Homes to Home Labs. Powerful, flexible, and ready to deploy right out of the box.
New TurnKey Node platform featuring AMD R2314, AMD R2514, or Intel i3 processors with dual NVMe storage and expandable memory.
- 🏠 Start automating your home in minutes
Run Home Assistant locally for fast, reliable smart home automation without mandatory cloud services. - 🧪 Built for smart homes and home labs
Perfect for Home Assistant, Proxmox virtualization, containers, storage servers, and advanced automation setups. - ✅ Zero guesswork
Preconfigured operating system options with US-based support and a 24-month limited warranty. - 🚀 Built to grow with you
Dual SO-DIMM slots support up to 64GB RAM and dual NVMe storage supports up to 4TB total capacity. - 🖥️ Powerful and versatile
Triple 4K display support with HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C outputs for dashboards, workstations, or control centers.
The Pulcro TurnKey Node Mini PC is a compact infrastructure platform designed for always-on performance across smart homes, home labs, and professional environments. Available with AMD R2314, AMD R2514, or Intel Core i3 processors, the Node supports expandable memory, dual NVMe storage, and multiple operating system options including Home Assistant, Proxmox Virtual Environment, TrueNAS, Windows 11 Pro, or custom deployments. With its compact footprint, energy-efficient operation, and flexible hardware configuration, the TurnKey Node delivers reliable performance for automation, virtualization, containers, and storage workloads.
SKU: TK-NODEThe Pulcro Promise
Pulcro.io, based out of Round Rock, Texas – delivers thoughtfully engineered Mini PCs that just work – right out of the box. Whether you’re building a smart home, a secure network, or a personal lab, our TurnKey systems come pre-loaded, pre-tested, and backed by a 24-month U.S.-based warranty. No bloatware, no guesswork just clean, reliable performance tailored to your needs.
We offer FREE shipping to all U.S.-based addresses within the 48 contiguous states, Hawaii, and Alaska when you spend $100 or more.
For expedited or bulk shipping requests, please contact us directly—we’re happy to accommodate all reasonable requests.
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee (from date of shipping) on unused items returned in their original condition and packaging. Used items may be eligible for return at our discretion and may be subject to a restocking fee. See our full return policy here for complete details.
All Pulcro Mini PCs include a 24-month U.S.-based warranty covering manufacturing defects and hardware failures under normal use. Software defects are not covered by warranty. If you experience an issue, our support team is here to help with troubleshooting, repair, or replacement options. See our full warranty policy here for more information.
In today’s digital landscape, we recognize the importance of security, transparency, and product integrity. Our commitment is to deliver a stable, high-quality experience—backed by rigorous validation and minimal intervention.
All operating systems we provide are based on official images published by their respective authors. While they may not always be the most current version, every image is carefully tested in our lab to ensure compatibility, stability, and performance. We also monitor public feedback to better infuse our product update cycles.
We apply only minimal modifications—just enough to ensure a smooth and reliable out-of-box experience. For full transparency, here is a summary of what we configure:
- Home Assistant: No modifications made to the official image.
- Windows® 11 Professional: Only essential drivers are installed (graphics, chipset, audio, Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth). Script that activates your Windows license and expands the file system to utilize the entire drive’s available space.
- FreePBX: Installed from scratch using Debian, with Asterisk and FreePBX plus all required libraries.
- Proxmox VE:
- Custom welcome banner with default credentials and IP address (clears after first login).
- Primary NIC set to DHCP; secondary NIC set to static IP (192.168.68.1/24).
- Thin LVM provisioning enabled for optimized performance.
- Includes Home Assistant as a sample KVM virtual machine.
Each Mini PC includes a recovery partition with a Debian-based Recovery Tool that we have created ourselves – allowing you to reset the device to its original factory state at any time.
If you have any questions or concerns about our process, we welcome you to contact us directly.
Description
Introducing the Pulcro.io TurnKey Node Mini PC, a powerful and highly adaptable compact server designed for smart home automation, home lab environments, virtualization, and small business infrastructure. Built with your choice of AMD R2314, AMD R2514, or Intel i3-1215U processors, the TurnKey Node delivers reliable performance for everything from lightweight automation workloads to demanding containerized and virtualized environments. With support for dual SO-DIMM memory slots and up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM, the system provides the flexibility needed to scale alongside your projects and growing infrastructure.
Designed with expansion in mind, the TurnKey Node Mini PC offers flexible storage configurations including SATA and NVMe SSD options, with support for multiple high-speed drives depending on configuration. Whether you are deploying a dedicated Home Assistant smart home hub, building a Proxmox virtualization server, or creating a versatile home lab platform, the TurnKey Node provides the performance and modular design needed to adapt as your requirements evolve. Its compact 5-inch footprint allows it to fit easily on a desk, in a rack shelf, or mounted behind a monitor using a VESA mount, making it ideal for both home and office environments.
The Pulcro TurnKey Node supports multiple operating system options including Home Assistant OS, Proxmox Virtual Environment, Windows 11 Professional (64-bit), and FreePBX, allowing users to deploy automation servers, container workloads, communication systems, and virtualization platforms with ease. Built for reliable 24/7 operation and energy-efficient performance, the TurnKey Node serves as a dependable foundation for smart homes, media servers, network services, and development environments.
With WiFi 6 (AX) dual-band connectivity, Gigabit Ethernet, and Bluetooth 5.2, the TurnKey Node integrates seamlessly with modern networks and connected devices. Triple 4K monitor support enables multi-display productivity for development, monitoring dashboards, or entertainment systems.
Assembled in the USA and backed by a 24-month limited warranty, the Pulcro.io TurnKey Node Mini PC is a reliable, future-ready platform built to grow with your automation, networking, and computing needs.
Specifications
| Pulcro TurnKey Node Mini PC – Technical Specifications | |
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| Processor | AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 (3.5GHz / 4 Cores / 4 Threads; or AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 (3.7GHz / 4 Cores / 8 Threads); or Intel Core i3 1215U (2 Performance Cores @ 4.4GHz / 4 Efficient Cores @ 3.3GHz / 8 Threads) |
| Memory (RAM) | No RAM – Install Your Own DDR4 (SODIMM); or 8GB DDR4 260-pin Notebook (SODIMM); or 16GB DDR4 260-pin Notebook (SODIMM); or 32GB DDR4 260-pin Notebook (SODIMM) Upgradeable up to 32GB DDR4! |
| Storage | 256GB M2 2280 SATA SSD; or 512GB M2 2280 SATA SSD Upgradeable to 4TB |
| Interfaces | 2x DDR4 SO-DIMM 260-pin (SODIMM) slots 1x M2 2280 NVMe Enabled slot 1x M2 2280 NVMe + SATA Enabled slot (one slot occupied by included storage and memory) |
| Pre-installed Software | Home Assistant OS, Proxmox Virtual Environment, Windows 11 Professional (64-bit), FreePBX or None |
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| Networking | 1x Integrated Realtek 8111H Gigabit Ethernet with Wake on LAN |
| Wireless Connectivity | WiFi 6 (ax), Bluetooth 5.2 with Integrated Antenna |
| Ports |
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| Supported Mounting | VESA Mounting Kit (75×75 mm and 100×100 mm) |
| Power Supply | 19V 65W DC Power Adapter with US Cord + Last Power State Recovery (eg. Auto Power-On After Power Failure) |
| Chassis |
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| Warranty | 24-Month US Based Limited Warranty |
| Country of Assembly | Assembled in the USA |
Incl. Accessories
- 19V (65W) DC Power Adapter with US Cord / Supports 100-240V 50-60 Hz Universal Input
- 75×75 mm & 100×100 mm VESA Mounting Kit
- 3ft Ethernet Cable
- Windows 11 Supplement (if purchased with Windows 11)
- User Manual & Warranty Information
- Retail Box with Padding
Documentation
Reviews
Pulcro TurnKey Node
| 5 star | 89% | |
| 4 star | 11% | |
| 3 star | 0% | |
| 2 star | 0% | |
| 1 star | 0% |
Works exactly like its supposed too. Simple as could be..well Packaged, plugged into power and Network and there was Home Assistant ready ro go. They even had a handwritten thank you note on the Packong list.
Good system for standalone homeassistant. For anyone thinking of getting into home assistant with a standalone control device this is an excellent choice. Worked right out of the box. Based on the price of memory these days the price for this item is very reasonable.
I purchased the Turn Key Node for Home Assistant. I considered the HA Green but for the about the cost with more upgrade options, I got a more powerful and expandable platform.
Once I booted it up, I accessed it with a web browser and stepped through the HA installation process. Very easy and intuitive. I'm new to HA and I am very pleased with the Pulcro.io Turn Key Node for Home Assistant.
Really glad I found this. With the seller's help, I migrated my Home Assistant configuration quickly and smoothly. I was especially nervous about my Zigbee devices, but to my surprise, I didn’t even have to reconfigure them. Everything transferred cleanly, which made the upgrade far less stressful than expected.
I've now been running this Home Assistant Mini PC for a few weeks with zero issues. Automations finally run reliably, performance is noticeably better, and there's plenty of headroom for future growth. I also appreciate that the system uses upgradeable RAM and storage with standard hardware, so I can expand later if needed.
Support was also excellent and professional. The seller provided clear, easy-to-follow migration steps and made the entire process smooth.
If you're planning to build a Home Assistant smart home, my advice is simple: plan ahead. This device gives you the performance, reliability, and upgrade flexibility that growing smart homes need.
Like many people getting started with Home Assistant, I began my journey using a Green. There is definitely a learning curve, but once you get it, things start to click. As my smart home grew, however, I started running into reliability issues like automations occasionally failed, and overall performance felt delayed and sluggish.
After speaking with the seller and sharing some screenshots, it became clear that my Green was becoming the limiting factor as my setup expanded. That's why I decided to move to the Node Mini PC, and I honestly wish I had started here from the beginning instead of spending all that money upgrading later.
Good device .... Shipping should be changed. Besides the being held hostage by a required signature at delivery this is a good product. I received this 4 days late because of the shipping requirement. - Pulcro.io's Response: I'm sorry Ryan that your package was delayed due to the carrier not being able to reach you at your address. For high value items, we do ship with the requirement of a signature, and I believe this was the root cause of the delay. Albeit, I hope your unit is now in your hands and serving you well.
Highly recommended! So far, it’s been great! I was previously using Mac Mini UTM and ran into a lot of issues, but Pulcro has been a huge improvement. It’s been at least 10 times better, and I haven’t experienced any problems so far. Highly recommended!
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