Install Home Assistant Container Docker Armbian Bookworm S905x2 HACS Add on

00:00 Install HomeAssistant Container
Starting with the Container version to run Home Assistant on low-power ARM devices (like TV boxes).

00:32 Download Armbian OS based on your Android TV model
Armbian is a lightweight Debian/Ubuntu-based distribution optimized for ARM chips.
Check your Chipset and AndroidTV model
Burn the Image: Use a tool like BalenaEtcher or Rufus to flash the .img file onto a high-quality SD card or USB drive.

01:30 Armbian OS Ophub login
Once the box boots from the SD card:
Default Credentials: Usually, the username is root and the password is 1234.
Security: You will immediately be prompted to create a new password and a standard user account.

01:45 Step 1: The Armbian OS configuration phase
Before installing software, ensure your system is up to date and the storage is expanded.

Run
apt update && apt upgrade -y
to pull the latest security patches.

02:06 Step 2: Docker Installation
Docker is the engine that will run your Home Assistant "container."
Easy Install: Use the command
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com -o get-docker.sh && sh get-docker.sh.
Or armbian-config menu

02:31 Step 3: HomeAssistant Container Installation
Run the following command in your terminal.
Note: Change MY_TIMEZONE to your actual TZ (e.g., America/New_York or Europe/London).

docker run -d \
--name homeassistant \
--privileged \
--restart=unless-stopped \
-e TZ=MY_TIMEZONE \
-v /root/homeassistant:/config \
--network=host \
ghcr.io/home-assistant/home-assistant:stable

--network=host: This is crucial.
It allows Home Assistant to "see" your smart devices on your local network instantly.
-v /root/homeassistant:/config:
This maps your settings to the physical storage so your data isn't lost if the container restarts.

03:03 Setting up HomeAssistant from a browser
Access the interface by typing the IP address of your TV box followed by port 8123 in your computer's browser:
http://192.168.x.xxx:8123

03:07 Enter login details, password, and location
This creates your owner account.
Setting your Location Home Assistant uses it for "Sun" triggers (e.g., turning on lights at sunset) and local weather data.

03:11 Home Assistant Container installation is complete

03:15 Smart Home devices detected automatically
Because you used --network=host.
Home Assistant will start popping up notifications for discovered devices like Google Cast, Philips Hue, ESP, Tuya or Sonos via SSDP and mDNS protocols.

03:21 Note - HomeAssistant Container does not have Add-ons

It is important to understand the difference between Home Assistant OS and Container:
No Add-on Store: You won't see the "Supervisor" or "Add-on" tab.
The Workaround: To add things like Zigbee2MQTT, Node-RED, or Pi-hole, you simply install them as separate Docker containers on your Armbian OS.

04:07 Install HACS (Home Assistant Community Store)
HACS is a must-have. It allows you to download custom themes and integrations created by the community.
Enter your Docker container terminal:
docker exec -it homeassistant bash
Run the HACS download script:
wget -O - https://get.hacs.xyz | bash -
Restart Home Assistant and add "HACS" under the Integrations menu.

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