How to Install Home Assistant Operating System (Complete & Updated)

Method 1 Links:
Ubuntu Download Link: https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop
BalenaEtcher Download Link: https://etcher.balena.io/
(Alternative to BalenaEtcher) Rufus : https://rufus.ie/en/
(Alternative to BalenaEtcher) PenDriveLinux : https://pendrivelinux.com/universal-usb-installer-easy-as-1-2-3/
HomeAssistant Image: https://www.home-assistant.io/installation/generic-x86-64#method-1-installing-haos-via-ubuntu-booting-from-a-usb-flash-drive

Method 2 Links:
HomeAssistant Image: https://www.home-assistant.io/installation/generic-x86-64#method-1-installing-haos-via-ubuntu-booting-from-a-usb-flash-drive
Rufus Download: https://rufus.ie/en/

Supporting Videos:
HomeAssistant Installation Guide: https://www.home-assistant.io/installation/generic-x86-64
Chuck Builds Companion Guide: www.chuck-builds.com/how-to-install-homeassistant-on-a-pc-2/
Chuck Builds Old HomeAssistant Install Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAdDtbNMYPM
Chuck Builds HomeAssistant Video Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW7_ZHDzu-rKJHAj8JThr3dObVyK3tC_o
Home Assistant First Boot Walkthrough : https://youtu.be/URR8913we4k?si=HTVnXCLpiZKd-wBH

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:27 - HAOS Definition
01:18 - Host Requirements
02:35 - Comparison of Installation Methods 1 & 2
03:18 - Required BIOS Changes

06:02- Method 1 Overview
06:32 - Method 1 Walkthrough
07:04 - Step 1: Download Ubuntu
07:50 - Step 2: Download BalenaEtcher (Or Alternative)
09:05 - Step 3: Write Ubuntu to USB Drive
10:12 - Step 4: Setting BIOS Boot Order for USB
10:42 - Step 5: Booting into Ubuntu
11:36 - Step 6: Writing HAOS to USB
12:39 - Step 7: Boot into HomeAssistant OS

13:03 - Method 2 Overview
13:25 - Method 2 Walkthrough
13:53 - Step 1: Remove SSD from PC
15:00 - Step 2: Download HomeAssistant OS
15:13 - Step 3: Download Rufus
15:24 - Step 4: Write HAOS to Drive
15:46 - Step 5: Replace SSD in PC
16:31 - Step 6: Boot into HAOS

17:08 - Static IP Setup

19:35 - Wifi Setup
Command: network update WIRELESSINTERFACENAMEHERE --ipv4-method auto --ipv6-method auto --wifi-auth wpa-psk --wifi-mode infrastructure --wifi-ssid WIFI-NAME --wifi-psk WIFI-PASSWORD
Use Quotes on WiFi Name or Password if they contain spaces

21:05 - Fix Balena Flash Drive
or https://www.chuck-builds.com/flash-drive-not-working-properly/

22:00 Outro