An Alternative Way to Install Home Assistant Core
Hass-Core-Installer Version 2025.5.1 Released
Official support for installing Home Assistant Core, Supervised, and some other methods will soon end (see announcement). If you still want to run Home Assistant Core on your own hardware, I have good news!
I’ve released a new and improved version of hass-core-installer. This tool makes it easy to install Home Assistant Core on many types of systems, including ARM64 devices like Raspberry Pi 5.
You can try it now by visiting the GitHub page.
Why Use Hass-Core-Installer?
- Works on Many Systems: Supports most system types, especially ARM64.
- Works Offline: You can install Home Assistant Core even without an internet connection.
- Future-Proof: Keeps working even after official support ends.
- For Power Users: Best for people who already know how to set up Home Assistant.
What’s New in Version 2025.5.1?
- Upgrade Home Assistant to the latest version
Updated Home Assistant Core to the latest version of 2025.5.1 - Faster Installs with uv:
The installer now uses uv, a new and very fast Python package manager. This means Home Assistant installs faster and package problems are easier to fix.
(Learn more about uv here). - Supports More Python Versions:
You can now use different versions of Python. By default, it uses Python 3.13.3. - Better Troubleshooting:
Improved tests and logging help you find and fix problems more easily.
How to Get Started
- Go to the hass-core-installer GitHub page.
- Follow the instructions to download and use the tool.
If you’re an experienced Home Assistant user and want to keep running it your way, give hass-core-installer a try! Your feedback and suggestions are welcome on GitHub.