Your Home Assistant server
Provides the devices, integrations and live information.
INSTALLATION
Runs on your network.
Opens in your browser.
HomePanel Studio runs alongside Home Assistant on a computer or server. The editor and dashboards open in a browser, including on other devices on your local network.
Preparing for public betaYour HomePanel Studio host
Runs the editor and serves your dashboards. Stays on while they’re in use.
Your viewing devices
Connect through a browser. A display doesn’t need its own installation.
PLANNED RELEASE TARGETS
Choose a host.
The first release targets x86-64 Linux and Windows machines. Home Assistant must be reachable from the HomePanel Studio container. ARM64 and NAS-specific support are not confirmed.
Docker Engine + Compose
An x86-64 computer or server with Docker Engine and the Docker Compose plugin installed.
Docker Desktop + PowerShell
An x86-64 PC running Docker Desktop with the WSL2 backend and Linux containers.
Installation files are coming with the public release.
Downloads, exact commands and step-by-step instructions will be published here.
WHAT TO EXPECT
From installation
to your first dashboard.
The release bundle will include platform-specific helpers for installation, updates and recovery.
- 01
Install on your host
Download and verify the bundle, choose a permanent folder and configure the host port.
- 02
Connect Home Assistant
Open HomePanel Studio, create your admin login and connect your existing server.
- 03
Open another screen
Use the host’s local-network address and port to reach your dashboard from a browser.
KEEPING IT RUNNING
Updates, access
and backups
Does the host need to stay on?
Yes. Your viewing devices connect to the HomePanel Studio host. Docker startup settings and the host’s firewall affect availability after a restart. The initial setup is intended for a trusted local network.
How should I back up my work?
The installation bundle will include backup and restore tools. Keep the installation folder and configuration, and store a backup copy away from the host. Canvas exports preserve individual designs; installation backups cover the broader installation.