Step-by-step guide on how to install HACS (Home Assistant Community Store) on your Home Assistant setup

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install HACS (Home Assistant Community Store) on your Home Assistant setup:
Prerequisites:

• Home Assistant: Ensure you are running Home Assistant version 0.92 or later.
• GitHub Account: You need a GitHub account to authenticate HACS.

Installation Steps:

For Home Assistant OS / Supervised:

1. Enable Advanced Mode:
   • Go to your user profile in Home Assistant by clicking on your username in the sidebar.
   • Enable "Advanced Mode." This might be necessary to see some add-ons in the store.
2. Install Terminal & SSH Add-on (If not using Docker):
   • Navigate to Settings > Add-ons > Add-on store.
   • Search for "Terminal & SSH" and install it.
   • Start the add-on once installed.
3. Install HACS:
   • Open the Terminal & SSH add-on by clicking on "Open Web UI".
   • This command will download and install HACS.
4. Restart Home Assistant:
   • Navigate to Developer Tools > Restart.
   • Select "Restart Home Assistant" or reboot your device if necessary.
5. Setup HACS Integration:
   • Go to Settings > Devices & Services > Add Integration.
   • Search for "HACS" and click on it.
   • Agree to the terms by checking the boxes and click "Submit".
   • You'll need to authorize HACS with your GitHub account by entering the code provided in Home Assistant into your GitHub account's authorization page.
6. Finish Setup:
   • Once authorized, you should see HACS in the sidebar of Home Assistant.

In the terminal, run:

wget -O - https://get.hacs.xyz | bash -

For Docker Installations:

1. SSH into Your Docker Host:
   • Connect to your server where Home Assistant is running via SSH.
2. Navigate to Home Assistant's Config Directory:
3. Download HACS:
   1. Run the installation script:

wget -O - https://get.hacs.xyz | bash -

1. Reboot Your System or Home Assistant:
   • Restart your Docker container or the entire system to ensure all changes take effect.
2. Add HACS Integration:
   • After reboot, log back into Home Assistant.
   • Follow steps similar to step 5 above under the OS/Supervised instructions to add the HACS integration.

Post Installation:

• Explore HACS: Now you can use HACS to install custom integrations, themes, and other add-ons. Navigate to the HACS menu in Home Assistant to start browsing or searching for add-ons.
• Backup: Always ensure you back up your Home Assistant configuration before and after adding new integrations through HACS.

Notes:

• Stability: Remember, integrations from HACS are third-party and might impact stability. Always review what you're installing.
• Updates: Check HACS regularly for updates to keep your custom integrations up-to-date.

This guide should help you set up HACS on your Home Assistant system, enhancing its functionality with community-driven add-ons.