Install Home Assistant on VirtualBox in 5 Minutes | Easy Step-By-Step Guide

Looking to streamline your smart home setup? In this video, I’ll walk you through the entire process of setting up Home Assistant in Oracle VirtualBox on Windows—step by step! From downloading the VirtualBox disk image to building your virtual machine and logging in for the first time, I’ve got you covered. Whether you’re a beginner dipping your toes into home automation or an experienced user, this guide will make the setup smooth and simple.

Let’s dive in and get your smart home up and running today!

★ VIDEO CONTENTS ★
0:00 - Introduction
0:17 - Download the Home Assistant VirtualBox Disk Image
0:37 - Create your Home Assistant Virtual Machine in Oracle VirtualBox
3:05 - Start your new VM and install Home Assistant
4:43 - Final thoughts

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