Home Assistant on bare metal works great — until it becomes your entire home's infrastructure
The article discusses the experience of running Home Assistant on dedicated hardware versus using a hypervisor like Proxmox. While bare metal setups can be efficient and straightforward for smart home management, they may lack the flexibility needed for more complex systems. Ultimately, the author suggests that transitioning to a hypervisor can enhance the capabilities of a home lab.
- ▪Home Assistant can run effectively on bare metal, providing a simple setup for smart home automation.
- ▪The author initially used a compact mini PC for Home Assistant but found limitations as their needs grew.
- ▪Using a hypervisor like Proxmox can offer greater flexibility and capabilities for managing smart home systems.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:41 GMT |
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