Whats the best way to install HA on a Pi?

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Hi All

I’m just starting out on my HA project and was wondering what is the best way to install it

On the Installation page, it gives you 3 options Manual, image and installer

My Question is what are the benefits of each option, other than its easier to install the “all in one” over the manual way.

Thanks for the help

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I understand what you are asking, but it’s kind of like asking what’s the best way to get to New York. It depends on where you are starting and what vehicles you have at your disposal. So it’s kind of a subjective answer.

I did mine the manual way because I like to understand where things are going and what the process is to install it. I know linux fairly well, so it wasn’t difficult for me. That isn’t to say the other methods aren’t just as good. If you goal is to get HA up and running, pick the one that fits your knowledge level, and patience level. :slight_smile:

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Thanks turboc

This is going to be my first attempt at doing anything in the Pi environment, but i am going to give the manual way a go.

I personally think it will give me a better understanding on what is going on in the background.

I have a long journey in front of me starting with just installing Raspbian on my Pi :grin:

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If you are intent on learning about the Pi and HA, then the manual install is best, but it will take time.

If you just want an instance of HA up and running to play with it quickly, use the image.

If you have an existing Pi with other programs already running, but don’t need or want to learn about HA setup , use the installer.

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+1 for the manual option - It’s the best way to learn how things work and the process involved. It’s not that difficult or time-consuming, really.

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Just make sure your distribution is up to date before you start installing HA (apt-get dist-upgrade). I learned that lesson a few days ago :wink:

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thanks @dantist

do i use ( $ sudo apt-get install python3 python3-venv python3-pip )

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thanks @gpbenton for the description on the three methods, i think that a good way of explaining it to someone that is just starting out

and thanks @roddie for the advice

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All in one was the only way I got it running on a raspberry pi 3, it gave a few errors but they where easy to correct some needed an extra lib installed.

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If you know linux/unix, then you won’t have any problems on the pi. It’s just a different flavor like redhat, umbuntu, debian, etc. And in any case, if you have questions, just ask out here. I’ve found that the people out here are usually pretty quick to answer, and very helpful.

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