Complete Guide: Installing Home Assistant Supervised on Orange Pi Zero 3

Introduction

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to installing Home Assistant Supervised on an Orange Pi Zero 3. Home Assistant is a powerful open-source home automation platform that allows you to control and automate your smart home devices. This guide will walk you through the steps needed for a successful installation, ensuring you have a fully operational home automation system.

Step 1: Prepare Your Environment

Before starting the installation, ensure you have the necessary hardware and software prepared.

• Hardware Required:

  • Orange Pi Zero 3
  • Power supply for the Orange Pi
  • MicroSD card (at least 16 GB recommended)
  • A computer for flashing the microSD card

• Software Required:

  • A suitable operating system image for the Orange Pi (e.g., Armbian)
  • Balena Etcher or similar software for flashing the OS image

• Download the OS Image:

  • Visit the Armbian website and download the appropriate image for the Orange Pi Zero 3.

Step 2: Flash the Operating System

Once you have the OS image, it’s time to flash it onto your microSD card.

1. Insert the microSD Card into your computer.
2. Open Balena Etcher (or your preferred flashing tool).
3. Select the OS Image you downloaded.
4. Choose the Target as your microSD card.
5. Click "Flash" and wait for the process to complete.

Step 3: Set Up the Orange Pi

After flashing the OS, set up your Orange Pi.

1. Insert the microSD Card into the Orange Pi Zero 3.
2. Connect the Power Supply and wait for the device to boot.
3. Access the Terminal:
   • Connect to the Orange Pi using SSH. The default credentials are usually:
     • Username: root
     • Password: 1234
   • Change the default password upon first login.

Step 4: Install Home Assistant Supervised

Now, you are ready to install Home Assistant Supervised.

1. Update the System Packages:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
   

2. Install Required Dependencies:

   sudo apt install -y software-properties-common
   

3. Add Docker Repository:

   sudo apt install -y docker.io
   sudo systemctl start docker
   sudo systemctl enable docker
   

4. Download the Supervised Installer:

   • Clone the Supervised Installer repository:

     git clone https://github.com/home-assistant/supervised-installer.git
     

5. Run the Installer:

   • Navigate to the directory and run the installation script:

     cd supervised-installer
     sudo bash install.sh
     

Step 5: Configure Home Assistant

After installation, configure your Home Assistant.

1. Access Home Assistant:

   • Open a web browser and navigate to http://<YOUR_PI_IP>:8123.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Home Assistant instance.

2. Add Integrations:

   • Explore available integrations to connect your smart home devices.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Home Assistant Supervised on your Orange Pi Zero 3. This setup allows you to manage and automate your smart home devices effectively.

Next Steps:

• Explore Home Assistant's documentation to learn about advanced configurations and integrations.
• Consider setting up remote access or integrating additional smart devices to enhance your home automation experience.