# Home Assistant

Home Assistant is an open-source home automation platform that keeps all data local and private with no cloud dependency. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Umbrel, Docker Hub and ZimaOS.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/4360/home-assistant

## Description

Home Assistant is an open-source home automation platform that keeps all data local and private with no cloud dependency. It automatically discovers devices on your network and integrates with over a thousand devices and services, letting you build advanced automations such as turning on lights at sunset or receiving alerts for an open garage door. Designed for tinkerers and DIY enthusiasts, it gives you full local control over your smart home and only falls back to cloud data when no local option exists.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 6 install platforms: Umbrel, ZimaOS.

## Health score

60/100 (Good), based on 2 of 4 factors.
- Easy to install: 45 (2 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 80 (1 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Official website: https://www.home-assistant.io
- Umbrel: https://apps.umbrel.com/app/home-assistant
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/homeassistant/home-assistant
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS-AppStore/tree/main/Apps/HomeAssistant

## Common questions

### How do I configure and secure the Home Assistant Octopus Energy custom API before first start?

Add the custom API server lines before the SSH server line in startup.sh, and set SERVER_AUTH_TOKEN to a long unique secret string. This helps the extra API service start automatically and protects access to the custom API.

### How should I network WiFi-based products used with Home Assistant?

Put them on a sub-network, and if possible isolate that network with real physical VLANs.

### Can other members of my household use Home Assistant?

Yes, the rest of your household can use Home Assistant.

### What common Home Assistant problems should I check when troubleshooting?

Common issues include Zigbee devices dropping off and automations not firing.

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