If you've ever tried to install Home Assistant, it's likely you've seen the numerous ways to get it up and going. I started with the recommended method, and, through trial and error, found the most reliable way to install and run Home Assistant.

Home Assistant is powerful open-source home automation software that allows you to control a huge number of different smart home devices, regardless of which smart home ecosystem they're designed to work with. You can use it to create powerful automations to make your smart home do almost anything you can think of.