Upgrading my Home Assistant setup has always been a mix of excitement and caution. After running HassOS v1.13 for quite some time, I decided to take the plunge and upgrade to v2.8, which was marked as stable on GitHub. I wanted to share my experience in case others are considering the same move.
First, I considered the best approach. Should I go through the Hass.IO interface and click ‘Update’ under ‘Host System,’ or should I back up my configuration and start fresh? I’ve done the former before, updating from 1.11 to 1.12 without issues, but I wasn’t entirely sure about the changes from 1.x to 2.x. After some research, I decided to proceed with the update through the Hass.IO interface, as it seemed straightforward and less risky than a fresh install.
The process itself was surprisingly smooth. I backed up my configuration just in case, and then navigated to the Hass.IO tab in Home Assistant. Clicking ‘Update’ under ‘Host System’ initiated the process, and after a short while, my system restarted with the new version. I was running this on a Raspberry Pi 3, 32-bit build, and everything seemed to function as expected post-update.
One thing I noticed was the improved performance and some new features that made my setup even more efficient. The update didn’t break any of my existing integrations, which was a big relief. I’m now confident that future updates can be handled similarly, provided I stay informed about any breaking changes that might require attention.
Overall, the upgrade was a positive experience. It’s always a bit nerve-wracking to update core software, but the stability of v2.8 and the seamless transition made it well worth it. I’d encourage others to consider upgrading when a stable version is available, as it can bring significant improvements to your Home Assistant setup.