I set up a hassio installation on a pi3. At first it seems pretty simple to use and configure. But I quickly found out that ssh to the device does not provide any standard linux commands. I read that it uses networkmanager to configure the wifi, but I can’t find that command.
How do I access the actual linux OS on hassio so I can configure some things properly? This is severely limiting my use.
The default pi Hassio image runs on a locked down OS called HassOS.
If you want the full Linux experience you would be better off with one of the other installation methods.
When you ssh in you are at the commandline for the home assistant docker container, you cannot access the core HassOS system from there.
2 options: plug in a monitor and keyboard and use the console thus presented. OR give HassOS an authorized_key file and ssh into port 22222.
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