Installing HACS (Home Assistant Community Store) on your Home Assistant Green is straightforward. You will use the official HACS installation app to download the necessary files, restart your system, and then connect your GitHub account to finish the setup. [1, 2, 3]

Here are the step-by-step instructions:

  1. Enable Advanced Mode: Go to your profile (bottom left of the sidebar), scroll down to Advanced Mode, and toggle it on. [1, 2]
  2. Add HACS Repository:
    • Navigate to Settings > Apps > Install App.
    • Click the three dots in the top right and select Repositories.
    • Add the following URL: https://github.com/hacs/addons.
    • Click Add and close the Repositories window. [1, 2]
  3. Install HACS App: Scroll down or search for Get HACS in the Install App store. Click on it and select Install. [1, 2]
  4. Start the Installer: Once installed, click Start. [1]
  5. Check the Logs: Wait about 30 seconds for it to initialize, then go to the Logs tab. Scroll to the bottom and wait until you see the message: ”INFO: Installation complete. Remember to restart your Home Assistant before you configure HACS”. [1, 2]
  6. Restart Home Assistant: Go to Settings > System > Power and click the Restart icon. [1]
  7. Add the HACS Integration: Once Home Assistant is back up, clear your browser cache. Go to Settings > Devices & Services > Add Integration, and search for HACS. [1, 2]
  8. GitHub Authorization: Follow the prompts to authorize HACS using your GitHub account. [1]

Once completed, a HACS tab will appear on your left-hand sidebar, allowing you to install custom integrations, themes, and plugins. [1, 2, 3]

Are you currently experiencing any specific errors during the authorization or installation process, or is there a specific custom integration you are trying to find once HACS is running?