CHAPTER
SEVEN
HOME ASSISTANT(PI 4)
This section will guide you in installing the Home Assistant operating system on your Raspberry Pi. Please note that
this process will result in the loss of all existing content on your Raspberry Pi system. It is important to backup your
data before proceeding.
7.1 1. Install the Home Assistant OS
Required Components
• Raspberry Pi 5B
• A Personal Computer
• A 16G Micro SD card
Note: To install Home Assistant OS and add some add-ons, 8GB of Micro SD card memory is not sufficient. It is
recommended to use a 16GB Micro SD card.
Installation Steps
1. Visit the Raspberry Pi software download page at Raspberry Pi Imager. Choose the Imager version compatible
with your operating system. Download and open the file to initiate installation.
2. A security prompt may appear during installation, depending on your operating system. For example, Windows
might display a warning message. In such cases, select More info and then Run anyway. Follow the on-screen
guidance to complete the installation of the Raspberry Pi Imager.
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