I need help with Home Assistant. All the tutorials on YouTube show a different version. I need to install HACS in my Home Assistant, but there’s no option for it – everything looks different from what they show on YouTube. I’m using Home Assistant OS

are you following the instructions? I’ve installed it several times as described and haven’t had any problems at all

But what’s the problem? I still don’t understand ? HA is such a well-developed project now that a few clicks and you’re all sorted; the days of having to write everything out in the config file are long gone. Please specify the exact versions of your OS (in Settings/System Information)

>>21933758 You can see what it looks like in the photo. I know it’s a simple matter for many people. I need to install a few apps and, I think, some plugins – I believe that’s what they’re called. But I don’t have an app store to download them from.

@maszkety8 Go to Settings > Apps > Install app and select Get HACS . Then select Install, you can pin it to the sidebar for ease of access. Unless you installed OS without a supervisor and you have no Apps under Settings menu.

>>21933969 I’ll give it a go today Thank you Added after 10 [hours] 27 [minutes]: >>21933961 I don’t have any hacks in my apps.

Add the ‘hack’ repository to HA, otherwise you won’t be able to find it in the apps... Also, that screenshot you posted shows you searching for your installed apps. First, click on the ‘Install app’ option, then the three dots in the top right-hand corner... And add the repositories there. This will make the hack appear in the ‘Install apps’ option. That’s it. Simple.

How do you install HACS on Home Assistant OS when the options shown in YouTube tutorials aren’t avai

maszkety8 162 6

This content has been translated

View the original version here

Report a violation of the law

Reply | New topic

#1 21933748 06 Jul 2026 16:44

maszkety8 maszkety8

Level 3

Posts: 92

Rate: 4
» | Topic author

Post #1
21933748 06 Jul 2026 16:44

I need help with Home Assistant.
All the tutorials on YouTube show a different version. I need to install HACS in my Home Assistant, but there’s no option for it – everything looks different from what they show on YouTube.
I’m using Home Assistant OS
ADVERTISEMENT
#2 21933758 06 Jul 2026 17:16

DJ MHz DJ MHz

Level 26

Posts: 1160

Help: 37

Rate: 249
» | Helpful post? (0)

Post #2
21933758 06 Jul 2026 17:16

But what’s the problem? I still don’t understand ? HA is such a well-developed project now that a few clicks and you’re all sorted; the days of having to write everything out in the config file are long gone.
Please specify the exact versions of your OS (in Settings/System Information)
ADVERTISEMENT
#3 21933935 06 Jul 2026 23:04

maszkety8 maszkety8

Level 3

Posts: 92

Rate: 4
» | Topic author Helpful post? (0)

Post #3
21933935 06 Jul 2026 23:04

>>21933758
You can see what it looks like in the photo.
I know it’s a simple matter for many people.
I need to install a few apps and, I think, some plugins – I believe that’s what they’re called. But I don’t have an app store to download them from.

Attachments:

IMG_20260706_230157139.jpg (1.41 MB) You must be logged in to download this attachment.
ADVERTISEMENT
#4 21933961 07 Jul 2026 00:24

DeDaMrAz DeDaMrAz

Level 23

Posts: 619

Help: 34

Rate: 130
Helpful post? (0)

Post #4
21933961 07 Jul 2026 00:24

@maszkety8

Go to Settings > Apps > Install app and select Get HACS . Then select Install, you can pin it to the sidebar for ease of access.

Unless you installed OS without a supervisor and you have no Apps under Settings menu.

If you like my work, support me at: https://paypal.me/openshwprojects
ADVERTISEMENT
Helpful post

#5 21933969 07 Jul 2026 04:30

DJ MHz DJ MHz

Level 26

Posts: 1160

Help: 37

Rate: 249
» | Helpful post? (+1)

Helpful post
Post #5
21933969 07 Jul 2026 04:30

https://www.hacs.xyz/docs/use/, are you following the instructions? I’ve installed it several times as described and haven’t had any problems at all
#6 21933993 07 Jul 2026 17:24

maszkety8 maszkety8

Level 3

Posts: 92

Rate: 4
» | Topic author Helpful post? (0)

Post #6
21933993 07 Jul 2026 17:24

>>21933969
I’ll give it a go today
Thank you

Added after 10 [hours] 27 [minutes]:

>>21933961
I don’t have any hacks in my apps.
#7 21934414 07 Jul 2026 20:13

DJ MHz DJ MHz

Level 26

Posts: 1160

Help: 37

Rate: 249
» | Helpful post? (0)

Post #7
21934414 07 Jul 2026 20:13

Add the ‘hack’ repository to HA, otherwise you won’t be able to find it in the apps...
Also, that screenshot you posted shows you searching for your installed apps. First, click on the ‘Install app’ option, then the three dots in the top right-hand corner... And add the repositories there. This will make the hack appear in the ‘Install apps’ option. That’s it. Simple.
Create an account, log in here. You will receive points by participating in discussions.
Join this discussion.

Install Elektroda application

Didn't find an answer? Ask Artificial Intelligence

*I agree to send the question to OpenAI, Perplexity AI, Inc., Google LLC - owners of language models in order to prepare the best response. The companies may monitor and log information entered into the form.

*I agree to publicly display my question and answer. The question and answer will be publicly available to everyone. The process may take a few minutes. Upon completion, you will be redirected to the page with the answer.

Wait...(2min)

Reply | New topic

Report a violation of the law

How do you install HACS on Home Assistant OS when the options shown in YouTube tutorials aren’t avai

Didn't find an answer? Ask Artificial Intelligence