Getting started

Add a new user

Start on the Help page in your Home Assistant app. Keep the invitation link private and share it only with the person you want to invite.

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Follow these steps

  1. Start on the Help page. Scroll down and tap the Add User button.

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  2. This generates a share link.

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  3. Next, copy the link and send it to the other user by text message or LINE.

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  4. The other user must open the link before it expires.

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  5. If the link expires before they open it, simply repeat this process to create a new one.

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  6. On the new device, open the link to reach this page.

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  7. Use one of these buttons to download and install the Home Assistant app.

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  8. After installing the app, tap this button to add the smart home to the app.

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  9. When prompted, tap Accept.

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  10. Your smart home is now set up on the new device.

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