Unboxing

Setting up

Plug in your Ethernet cable and make sure it is locked into place.
The other end of the Ethernet cable will need to be connected to your Router or Switch and connected to the internet.

Note: Internet is required because the newly installed Home Assistant OS does not contain all Home Assistant components yet. It downloads the latest version of Home Assistant Core on first start.

Initial startup may take a while, depending on your internet connection.
Install the app
To access Home Assistant from your mobile device, use the QR code to locate the app in the app store.
Select your Home Assistant Server:
- Mobile: Confirm the IP address detected by the app. E.g. http://192.168.1.196:8123
- Desktop: Visit http://homeassistant.local:8123 to access the Home Assistant frontend.
The Home Assistant frontend guides you through the initial onboarding.
For further information, refer to the instructions provided under https://www.home-assistant.io/getting-started/onboarding/.