I’ve initially tried HA by using a docker container. I’m finding that the Wife Approval Factor is high enough that I need to “do it right” now.
My perception is that the docker image is kind of limited; it won’t allow me to install hacs, for example.
So, if I were to dedicate some significant time to HA configuration, should I continue with a docker image, an arduino, or a native installation? I do intend to run a security and camera system, so whatever I do will have to be on a USB. So, that is a consideration.
Not true. I have docker installation and hacs. Docker installation is far superior than any other as it gives you full control on you containers aka addons.
whatever I do will have to be on a USB. So, that is a consideration.
Just forget it. If you want to do it proper you will need a desktop comp with a decent gpu, decent cpu and a memery you can get.
Can ha run on usb? Probably yes. Can it run on pi ? Yeah. It can run probably on wooden stick but the question is how will it run.
If you want to make your home smart, use project like this then get your self a decent comp, a lot of sdd and memory because you gonna need it.
You don’t have to tell your wife. Just stuck it somewhere she doesnt go and ssh to it.
The easiest to manage approach is running it on a PI/NUC using Home Assistant Operating System - this is the appliance model and requires less technical skill.
Docker is more complex since you need to run and manage add on like zwave, zigbee, MQTT in their own containers. But it also give you a lot of flexibility (like running a dev stack, checking out new versions, etc.). HACS does work on docker.
So if Linux shell is your friend already go with docker. If not, start with the appliance approach.
It depends. If there is no electricity nothing will work. There are some bios that can turn comp on automatically after electricity is restored. UPS can help you to shut down your comp gracefully.
OK, so hacs does run in a docker container… I did NOT know that and didn’t mean to spread false information.
Does this mean I can also load add-on like vs-code server inside a docker container? If so, then my decision is made: I’ll build a suitable pc and dedicate it to HA and put it on a UPS with the rest of my networking infrastructure.
BTW, I can not believe how responsive this forum has been! Thank you.
Any pointers to installing hacs and other add-ons using docker would be most appreciated.
No it doesnt. But there is some info on it.
I don’t remember details as I done this some time ago. But you can find a lot of info on online how to do it.
HACS works on any install method, so does every custom integration, card, etc.