Home Assistant

Application1024MB+ RAM

Open-source home automation platform with 2000+ integrations

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Deploy Home Assistant in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Home Assistant

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host Home Assistant?

Home Assistant is the leading open-source home automation platform with 2000+ integrations. Self-hosting means your smart home data — who's home, your daily routines, camera feeds — stays completely local instead of being sent to Amazon, Google, or Apple.

Control 2000+ smart home devices from one interface

All automation runs locally — works even without internet

Privacy-first: no data sent to cloud providers

Powerful automation engine with triggers, conditions, and actions

Beautiful dashboards customizable for every room and device

Home Assistant vs Alternatives

Home Assistant vs Amazon Alexa

Alexa sends all data to Amazon. Home Assistant runs locally with voice control through local processing options.

Home Assistant vs Apple HomeKit

HomeKit is Apple-only with limited device support. Home Assistant works with 2000+ devices across all ecosystems.

Home Assistant vs Google Home

Google Home mines your data for ads. Home Assistant provides better automation with zero data leaving your network.

Why Deploy Home Assistant with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys Home Assistant with persistent storage for your configuration, automations, and historical data. It's ready to discover your smart devices as soon as it starts.

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After Deployment

After deploying Home Assistant with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Create your account on first access

Discover and add integrations

Create automations and dashboards

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Home Assistant FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Home Assistant

How do I deploy Home Assistant with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Home Assistant from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for Home Assistant?

Home Assistant requires a minimum of 1024MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 2048MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Home Assistant data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Home Assistant backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Home Assistant to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Home Assistant image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Home Assistant free to self-host?

Home Assistant is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.