gtsteffaniak / homeassistant-docker

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Homeassistant docker-compose

This is a simple docker-compose file to get started with home assistant.

How to run

Prereqs:

• docker
• docker-compose

starting the program:

1. Either clone or simply create copy file docker-compose.yml in an empty directory. The docker-compose will create sub folders after first run.
2. Navigate terminal to the root directory with docker-compose.yml
3. Run docker-compose up to test while sending logs to console.
   • Navigate to http://{ hostname or IP }:8123 in the browser.
4. CTL+C once to gracefully shutdown once you are done testing.
5. you should see new folders such as config/ and data/ which will be used by the container every time you start it. This includes DB files.
6. Run permantently even after reboot with docker-compose up -d

Setting up homeassistant

Some getting-started advice:

• Typically, the first thing to do is to add any smart devices.
  • go to configuration > Devices & Services, then Add Integration
  • once you have an integration added, associated devices will be available on the devices tab.
• Update homepage lovelace (AKA overview) to have any devices and features.
• The fun part : create automations!
  • go to configuration > Automations & Scenes, then Add Automation
  • create a blank automation, allows you to add triggers and events.