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Added further notes about dialout group (#5163)

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Added note about checking the account is in the dialout group, and how to add it if not

Added note about the device path being an example
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DubhAd 2018-04-12 21:06:56 +01:00 committed by Fabian Affolter
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@ -205,7 +205,7 @@ The first run after adding a device is when the `zwave` component will take time
### {% linkable_title Component could not be set up %}
Sometimes the device may not be accessible and you'll get an error message upon startup about not being able to set up Z-Wave. Run the following command for your device path:
Sometimes the device may not be accessible and you'll get an error message upon startup about not being able to set up Z-Wave. Run the following command for your device path (here we're using `/dev/ttyAMA0` for our Razberry board):
```bash
$ ls -l /dev/ttyAMA0
@ -224,6 +224,18 @@ $ sudo chgrp dialout /dev/ttyAMA0
$ sudo chmod g+rw /dev/ttyAMA0
```
Check too that the account you're running Home Assistant as is in the `dialout` group. For instance, if you're using `homeassistant`:
```bash
$ groups homeassistant
```
That should include `dialout`, if it doesn't then:
```bash
$ sudo usermod -G dialout homeassistant
```
### {% linkable_title Device path changes %}
If your device path changes when you restart, see [this guide](http://hintshop.ludvig.co.nz/show/persistent-names-usb-serial-devices/) on fixing it.