Home Assistant Container

Home Assistant Container is a powerful and flexible version of Home Assistant designed to run in Docker containers, offering an alternative to traditional installations like Home Assistant OS or Home Assistant Supervised. This setup allows users to run Home Assistant alongside other containerized applications on a single system, such as media servers, databases, or other home automation tools, all while keeping them isolated and easily manageable within Docker. Home Assistant Container is a great option for advanced users who prefer the control and flexibility that Docker provides, as it can be run on any system that supports Docker, including Linux, Windows, and macOS.

What sets Home Assistant Container apart from other Home Assistant installations is its minimalistic nature. Unlike Home Assistant OS, which comes with a pre-configured operating system, or Home Assistant Supervised, which includes a management interface and additional services, the Container version focuses purely on running the Home Assistant core application. This means that while it offers the same powerful home automation features, users need to manage the underlying system, networking, and dependencies themselves. This makes it ideal for those who are comfortable with Docker and want more control over the environment, or for users who are integrating Home Assistant into an existing Docker-based infrastructure.