Step 1: Download the KVM/Proxmox (.qcow2) image.
Navigate to the install directory and run wget on the Home Assistant OS image.
wget https://github.com/home-assistant/operating-system/releases/download/10.3/haos_ova-10.3.qcow2.xz
Make sure to grab the latest OS from https://www.home-assistant.io/installation/alternative.
Step 2: Unzip the .qcow2 image.
unxz haos_ova-10.3.qcow2.xz
Step 3: Click Add New VM.
Step 4: Configure VM.
settings: Name, Logical CPUs, Initial Memory, Primary vDisk location, USB Devices.
Ignore OS Install ISO field.
Select the .qcow image as the primary vDisk location.
Step 5: Create the VM.
Step 6: Open VM Console (VNC).
Wait for Home Assistant OS to boot and display IP Address.
Navigate to that IP address.
Step 7: Complete setup.
Configure new install.
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Upload the backup file to restore the instance.
Last Updated on 10 months.