Home Assistant Demo Lab
Quick Start Guide
The Home Assistant Demo Lab is a self-contained network + server assembled into a ready to go package that only require a single power and upstream network connection.
Setup
- Retrieve the Demo Lab from member storage, cube S4.
- The hot-desks and electronics bench have power and wired network connections available.
- Attach hacklab wired network to WAN port (blue) on the Router (HL0087).
- Attach Demo Lab powerbar to power and switch it on.
- Wait 1 min, this is to allow the router to boot and stabilize.
- Power on Home Assistant server (HL0088)
- Wait 2 mins for the home assistant server to stabilize.
Usage
Join the Demo Lab's dedicated WIFI, or wired network port on the Demo Lab.
- DEMOLAB-5 / DEMOLAB
You *MUST* be downstream of the Demo Lab's router to work with devices and services in the Demo Lab.
Usernames and passwords are documented on a physical card included with the Demo Lab. These may be updated and changed during an environment refresh, please refer to the card at each use.
Shutdown / Storage Procedure
Gracefully turn off Home Assistant server.
- On the Home Assistant's Hardware Page
- Power Symbol, Top Right Corner
- "Shut down system"
- It is now safe turn off the Demo Lab's powerbar and unplug power and networking. The Router and Zigbee Router are sudden power-loss tolerant.
- Return the Demo Lab to member storage, cube S4.
Lab Configuration / Reset Instructions
If you are preparing for a workshop, or need the Demo Lab returned to a clean slate. Please review and follow the Configuration Document.