I’ve been exploring ways to enhance my Home Assistant setup, particularly focusing on backups. After some research, I decided to try using Duplicati for off-site backups, which wasn’t directly supported by an add-on. The journey was a bit daunting at first, but with the help of the comprehensive documentation, I managed to create a local add-on that works seamlessly.
Here’s a quick rundown of my setup:
- Docker Configuration: I used the
linuxserver/duplicatiimage and configured it to expose port 8200 on my Home Assistant VM. - Network Settings: Setting
host_network: truewas crucial to ensure the port was accessible. - Initialization: The first run builds the Duplicati image, but subsequent starts are quick.
The process wasn’t without its challenges. For instance, ensuring the correct environment variables and network settings took some trial and error. However, the satisfaction of seeing my backups run smoothly made it all worthwhile.
I’d love to hear from others who have implemented similar solutions or have tips to improve this setup further. Happy backing up! 