+HAOS has no integrated installer that writes the image automatically, you must write it manually using e.g. Etcher.
+
-To install the HAOS internally on your x86-64 hardware, there are 2 methods:
+Typically an internal medium like S-ATA hard disk, S-ATA SSD, M.2 SSD, or a non-removable eMMC is used for the x86-64 boot medium. Alternatively, an external medium can be used such as a USB SDD, though this is not recommended.
-1. Copying the HAOS disk image from your Desktop computer onto your boot medium (e.g. by using a USB to S-ATA adapter). This is not an option for a non-removable eMMC on your x86-64 hardware, of course.
-To use this method, follow the steps described in the procedure below: [Write the image to your boot media](#write-the-image-to-your-boot-media).
-2. Copying a live operating system (e.g. Ubuntu) onto a USB device. Then, insert this USB device into your x86-64 hardware and start the Ubuntu.
+To write the HAOS image to the boot medium on your x86-64 hardware, there are 2 different methods:
-- To use this method, follow the instructions of your Live distribution (e.g., [this Ubuntu guide](https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/try-ubuntu-before-you-install)). Once you booted the live operating system, follow the steps described in the procedure below: [Write the image to your boot media](#write-the-image-to-your-boot-media).
+1. Write the HAOS disk image from your desktop computer directly to the boot medium (e.g. using a USB to S-ATA adapter).
+If you can use this method, proceed to "[Write the image to your boot medium](#write-the-image-to-your-boot-medium)" and follow all steps. If you have non-removable internal mediums or don't have the necessary adapter, try the next method instead.
+
+1. Create a "live operating system" on a USB device running e.g. Ubuntu ([how-to guide](https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/try-ubuntu-before-you-install)). Insert it into your system and boot the live operating system. Then follow from step 2 in "[Write the image to your boot medium](#write-the-image-to-your-boot-medium)".
{% details "Ubuntu dependencies for Etcher" %}
-When installing Etcher on an Ubuntu system you may need to install the fuse
-dependency, you can do so with the following commands:
+When installing Etcher on Ubuntu you may need to install the fuse dependency first,
+to do this run the following commands in the terminal:
```bash
sudo add-apt-repository universe
@@ -106,17 +107,17 @@ sudo apt install libfuse2
{% endif %}
-### Write the image to your boot media
+### Write the image to your boot medium
-1. Attach the Home Assistant boot media ({{site.installation.types[page.installation_type].installation_media}}) to your computer
+1. Attach the Home Assistant boot medium ({{site.installation.types[page.installation_type].installation_media}}) to your computer.
{% if page.installation_type == 'odroid' %}
If you are using a [Home Assistant Blue](/blue) or ODROID N2+, you can [attach your device directly](/common-tasks/os/#flashing-an-odroid-n2).
{% endif %}
-2. Download and start
@@ -194,13 +193,16 @@ Or else, the BIOS might provide you with a tool to add boot options, there you c
{% else %}
-1. Insert the boot media ({{site.installation.types[page.installation_type].installation_media}}) you just created.
-2. Attach an Ethernet cable for network.
-3. Attach the power cable.
-{% endif %}
-4. In the browser of your Desktop system, within a few minutes you will be able to reach your new Home Assistant on
homeassistant.local:8123.
+1. Insert the boot medium ({{ site.installation.types[page.installation_type].installation_media }}) you just created.
+2. Plug in an Ethernet cable that is connected to the network and power the system on.
-- If you are running an older Windows version or have a stricter network configuration, you might need to access Home Assistant at
homeassistant:8123 or `http://X.X.X.X:8123` (replace X.X.X.X with your {{site.installation.types[page.installation_type].board}}’s IP address).
+{% endif %}
+
+3. In the browser of your desktop system, within a few minutes you will be able to reach your new Home Assistant at
homeassistant.local:8123.
+
+
+If you are running an older Windows version or have a stricter network configuration, you might need to access Home Assistant at
homeassistant:8123 or `http://X.X.X.X:8123` (replace X.X.X.X with your {{site.installation.types[page.installation_type].board}}’s IP address).
+
{% else %}
@@ -247,7 +249,7 @@ _All these can be extended if your usage calls for more resources._
4. Edit the "Settings" of the VM and go "System" then "Motherboard" and select "Enable EFI"
5. Then go to "Network" "Adapter 1" choose "Bridged Adapter" and choose your Network adapter
- Please keep in mind that the bridged adapter only functions over a hardwired ethernet connection.
+ Please keep in mind that the bridged adapter only functions over a hardwired Ethernet connection.
Using Wi-Fi on your VirtualBox host is unsupported.
6. Then go to "Audio" and choose "Intel HD Audio" as Audio Controller.