[2022] Future proof HA install method and hardware - help needed

Yes, on the “plus” models that have Intel-based processors and can run the Synology VMM virtual machine manager package. Here’s the actual directions, from an earlier forum thread:

https://community.home-assistant.io/t/installation-on-synology-virtual-machine-managager/281608

I loaded the HAos VMware .ova file into Synology’s VMM, and it has been running fine for a few weeks now. It probably bears mentioning that I maxed out the RAM specs when I bought my DS918+, to allow for some breathing room to run Docker containers and small VM loads like HA…

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