How to Install HACS in Under 5 Minutes (2025 Edition)

In today’s video, we’re diving into how to set up and install the Home Assistant Community Store (HACS)! 🎉

HACS is your gateway to thousands of custom integrations and plugins that make your Home Assistant setup even more powerful. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show you exactly how to get HACS up and running—from preparing your system to configuring your integrations. No fluff, just a straightforward walkthrough to level up your smart home! 🚀

📚 RESOURCES
🔗 Official HACS FAQs
https://hacs.xyz/docs/faq/

🔗 Home Assistant Setup Guide
https://www.home-assistant.io/docs/installation/

⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
00:06 - About The Setup (Home Assistant OS)
00:28 - The Setup
02:03 - GitHub Authorization
02:53 - Fix for missing icon
03:06 - HACS is installed
03:30 - Summary & Outro

📺 RELATED VIDEOS
🔗 How to Backup Home Assistant
https://youtu.be/c4qVGOc2SdQ

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