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    Home Assistant OS

    The operating system made to run Home Assistant, with the Supervisor, apps, and backups. The recommended way to install Home Assistant.

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    home-assistant/operating-systemhassos
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    operating system, OS

    Home Assistant OS runs on devices like Home Assistant Green and Raspberry Pi, and in virtual machines. It updates itself, and is built in the home-assistant/operating-system repository.

    Related terms

    • SupervisorThe part of Home Assistant OS that runs Home Assistant Core and apps, each in its own container, and handles their updates and backups.
    • AppExtra software that runs next to Home Assistant on Home Assistant OS, like an MQTT broker or a file editor.
    • Installation typeHow Home Assistant is installed: Home Assistant OS, or Home Assistant Container. They differ in what is managed for you.