Tips & Troubleshooting
Handy tips, known issues, common problems and fixes to keep your setup running smoothly.
- 📌Debugging Automations and ScriptsTroubleshoot automations and scripts in Home Assistant with built-in tools like Traces and Logs. Step through runs, spot errors, and test actions manually to quickly find and fix issues with your automations.
- 📌Debugging Automation Failures in Home AssistantLearn how to fix automations that don't trigger or run correctly in Home Assistant with simple, beginner-friendly troubleshooting steps and tips.
- 📌Trouble Accessing Home AssistantLearn how to regain access to Home Assistant when it will not start, you have forgotten your login credentials, or remote access through Nabu Casa is unavailable. Includes steps for console access, password resets, and SSL troubleshooting.
- Terminal & SSH AddonLearn how to use the Terminal & SSH add-on in Home Assistant to run commands, manage backups, update versions, and troubleshoot - with simple explanations and examples.
- Restoring Home Assistant or Recovering from ProblemsRestore Home Assistant easily with built-in backups, safe mode, and restore options. Access backups via Settings, fix config errors in safe mode, or do a fresh install and upload your backup to recover your smart home - even after major issues.
- How to Store Long Text in Home AssistantHome Assistant states and input_text helpers have a 255-character limit. To store longer text, save it as an attribute using a python_script or custom integration, or use file sensors for very large notes - attributes aren't limited like states are.
- Home Assistant Template TipsJinja2 templates in Home Assistant are powerful but can be confusing for beginners. This guide covers common mistakes, error fixes, and troubleshooting for beginners.