#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: Which Install Method to Pick
Home Assistant OS and Container are the only supported installs since 2025.12. How add-ons, backups, USB radios, and update effort decide which you pick.