Hey everyone! I wanted to share my experience with restoring a backup in Home Assistant Core. It’s a process that might seem daunting at first, but with the right steps, it’s completely manageable. I’ve gone through this myself when transitioning from Docker to Core, and it turned out to be a smooth process!
First, I’d recommend creating a backup through the Home Assistant interface. Navigate to Settings > System > Backups, and click on Create Backup. This might take a few minutes depending on your setup. Once it’s done, download the backup file to your computer. The file will typically look something like “core_2022_12_9.tar”.
Next, you’ll need to extract the backup. I found enabling SAMBA on my system made this much easier. Untar the file, and you’ll see a backup metadata file along with a homeassistant.tar.gz. This second file contains all your configuration data. Gunzip it to access the data folder, which holds everything you need for restoration.
Now, it’s crucial to handle hidden directories carefully. If you’re using macOS, press Command + Shift + . to show hidden files. On Windows, go to View > Show > Hidden items. Copy these files over, ensuring you include the hidden .storage and .cloud folders. These contain important data like your dashboards and cloud configurations.
Finally, change directory to /home/homeassistant/.homeassistant and copy the files from your data directory. Use sudo cp -rf [path to data] . for this step. It’s a bit technical, but with patience, you’ll have your setup restored in no time!
I hope this guide helps anyone looking to transition to Home Assistant Core or simply restore a backup. Let me know if you have any questions or run into any issues—I’d be happy to help!
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