Home-Assistant-User-Guide

Home Assistant Troubleshooting & FAQs

This guide provides solutions to common issues users may encounter while using Home Assistant.


Can’t Access Home Assistant?

Possible Causes & Fixes:

Home Assistant is still booting – Wait a few minutes after restarting.
Wrong URL – Ensure you are using the correct address:

http://homeassistant.local:8123

Or try using your device’s IP address, e.g.: (http://192.168.X.X:8123)

Network Issues – Restart your router and check if Home Assistant is connected.
Firewall Issues – Ensure port 8123 is not blocked on your network.


Device Not Detected?

Possible Causes & Fixes:

Ensure the device is powered on and connected to the same network.
Manually add the device under Settings > Integrations > Add Integration.
Check if the device is supported by Home Assistant here.
Restart Home Assistant after adding a new device.


Automations Not Working?

Possible Causes & Fixes:

Check automation logs under Settings > Automations for errors.
Verify triggers are working – If using a motion sensor, check if it’s detecting movement.
Manually trigger the automation under Settings > Automations > Run Actions.
Restart Home Assistant after making changes to automations.yaml.


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