Let's install the ESPHome Add-on for Home Assistant

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

In this tutorial I will be installing, configuring and testing the ESPHome Add-on for Home Assistant

You will need these items to follow this tutorial:
- A working Home Assistant OS install.
- An ESP8066 or ESP 32 either will do though will be using an ESP32
- A USB Cable to attach your ESP to your computer.

You will find the accompanying code on my GitHub Repo @ https://github.com/homeautomatorza/home-assistant/tree/main/Tutorial%202%20-%20Installing%20and%20testing%20ESPHome

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▶ Timestamps ⌚:
00:00 - Opening
00:27 - Intro
03:27 - Requirements
04:29 - installation
16:55 - Closing

▶ Links in Video 🔗:
- GitHub Repo - https://github.com/homeautomatorza/home-assistant/tree/main/Tutorial%202%20-%20Installing%20and%20testing%20ESPHome

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