Home Assistant Supervised

Home Assistant Supervised is a more feature-rich installation of Home Assistant that combines the flexibility of running on a custom operating system with the convenience of an integrated management interface. It runs on top of a standard Linux distribution, providing users with the power to manage Home Assistant, supervise updates, and maintain their system while retaining flexibility for more advanced customizations. This installation includes not only the core Home Assistant software but also the Home Assistant Supervisor, which is responsible for managing system updates, add-ons, backups, and configuration, giving users a more complete, turnkey experience without having to deal with the intricacies of managing the system manually.

What distinguishes Home Assistant Supervised from other installations like Home Assistant OS or Home Assistant Core is its balance between simplicity and flexibility. While Home Assistant OS provides a fully integrated environment with an OS pre-configured specifically for Home Assistant, Home Assistant Supervised allows users to use their preferred Linux distribution, giving them more control over the underlying system while still offering the user-friendly management tools that Home Assistant OS provides. In contrast, Home Assistant Core is the barebones automation engine and requires users to handle all system management themselves. Home Assistant Supervised strikes the perfect balance for those who want an easy-to-manage installation with the freedom to use their preferred operating system, while still benefiting from the complete Home Assistant ecosystem, including updates and add-ons.