Installation
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How to Install ESPHome on ESP32: Setup and First Flash
This guide explains ESPHome installation via the Home Assistant add-on, Docker, or pip, then covers ESP32 setup, USB flashing, and bootloader fixes.
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Home Assistant Hardware: What to Run It On
Green, Yellow, Raspberry Pi, mini PC or a NAS virtual machine. What each Home Assistant hardware route costs you in setup, radios and storage life.
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Home Assistant OS vs Container vs Core: Which to Pick?
Compare Home Assistant OS vs Container vs Core on apps, backups, USB radios and upkeep. See why Core users should plan a supported installation.