{"id":3152,"date":"2025-06-03T16:54:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T16:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techtrendfeed.com\/?p=3152"},"modified":"2025-06-03T16:54:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T16:54:30","slug":"2025-1-backing-up-into-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techtrendfeed.com\/?p=3152","title":{"rendered":"2025.1: Backing Up into 2025!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Residence Assistant 2025.1! \ud83e\udd42<\/p>\n
Blissful New Yr! The entire Residence Assistant challenge needs you and your family members
\na implausible and wholesome 2025! \u2764\ufe0f Let\u2019s make this 12 months even higher than the final!<\/p>\n
We’re all tremendous excited to kick off the brand new 12 months with an absolute huge<\/strong> This launch brings a whole overhaul of the backup system in Residence Assistant, Automated backups, encrypted Residence Assistant Cloud backup storage, retention However that’s not all! We additionally had the Month of \u201cWhat the Heck?!\u201d<\/a> There may be a lot to unwrap on this launch, critically, let\u2019s simply dive in!<\/p>\n Benefit from the launch!<\/p>\n ..\/Frenck<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Let\u2019s discuss backups. Let\u2019s be sincere: they\u2019re one of the vital necessary but Whereas Residence Assistant\u2019s earlier backup system has confirmed to be strong That modifications with this launch! \ud83c\udf89<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u2019ve fully reworked the Residence Assistant backup expertise that can assist you set No worries, in case you are utilizing any customized resolution for backups, they’ll proceed So, with out additional ado, let\u2019s dive into the brand new backup system!<\/p>\n Sure, you learn that proper\u2014Residence Assistant now helps automated backups!<\/p>\n Utilizing a schedule, backups might be created regularly with out you having Whenever you navigate to your backups within the settings menu, you’ll be Automated backups are going down at 4:45 AM. So, whereas everybody in your house If one thing ever goes improper through the automated scheduled backup course of, Automated backups on a schedule are nice, however typically, you may wish to No worries! Now you can set off an off-schedule automated backup from the backup The power to set off an on-demand automated backup is superb, because it covers Are you a Residence Assistant Cloud by Nabu Casa This characteristic supplies 5GB of storage at no additional value, providing totally The backup will be downloaded from Residence Assistant itself, but in addition from the So, automated backups will be saved in your native disk and in Residence Assistant Alternative is a crucial facet of Residence Assistant; we wish to make every part as This implies integrations<\/strong> can supply new storage areas\u2014resembling NAS gadgets, Presently, this characteristic is model new \u2728, so no<\/strong> integrations supply extra This extensibility ensures you’ll be able to retailer your backups the place you need them, With the addition of Residence Assistant Cloud as an off-site backup location, and That’s the reason all backups at the moment are AES-128 Whenever you arrange your backups for the primary time, an encryption key might be Extra excellent news\u2014restoring backups is now supported throughout Beforehand, solely Residence Assistant OS installations might restore backups. However This additionally means you’ll be able to restore backups from native storage, Residence Assistant As a matter of truth, all backup options, together with every part we launch at present, Our earlier backup system made strong backups, which was good, however should you didn\u2019t So! Backup retention is now a factor! Now you can configure what number of backups you This cleanup will occur robotically after every backup. If you happen to create a backup Getting began with the brand new backup system is fast and straightforward!<\/p>\n The primary time you open the backup settings after upgrading, you’ll be greeted The wizard will enable you to arrange your encryption key, configure your backup All set! One much less factor to fret about \ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n We’re tremendous enthusiastic about this new backup system! As we enter the brand new 12 months, So, cease what you’re doing proper now and arrange your backups! Go forward and set You possibly can learn all about it in our 3\u20262\u20261\u2026 Backup weblog publish<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n December\u2019s Month of \u201cWhat the Heck?!\u201d<\/a><\/strong> A giant thanks to everybody who contributed by sharing their \u201cWhat the Heck?!\u201d Fairly a bunch of shared \u201cWhat the Heck?!\u201d moments have been addressed on this For the primary WTH merchandise that has been resolved, now we have @jpbede \u201cWTH are you able to not add classes, labels and so forth when creating an automation\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Yeah, that may be a good WTH! Everytime you create a brand new automation or script, you Whenever you create a brand new automation or script, and likewise when renaming it, You is likely to be conscious you could carry up our fast navigation bar anyplace in \u201cWTH is there no fast bar for gadgets?\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Effectively, that may be a good query that Andreas Brett raised! There may be certainly no KNXBroker raised the next WTH matter:<\/p>\n \u201cWTH lets improve Historical past Graphs\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n You might be proper! The historical past graphs in Residence Assistant are fundamental however purposeful! One of many larger gadgets in that WTH matter was the power to zoom and pan\u2026 \n Maintain the management key (or command on macOS) and scroll to zoom out and in utilizing Along with this modification,\u00a0@MindFreeze mathd made the next level in a Month of \u201cWhat the Heck?!\u201d matter:<\/p>\n \u201cWTH Are all new entities uncovered to Help by default?\u201d<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n We hear you! Due to @jpbede Many smaller enhancements originate from the Month of \u201cWhat the Heck?!\u201d on this \u201cWTH there isn’t any hotkey for Help\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/a>**<\/p>\n Effectively, due to @jpbede \u201cWTH doesn\u2019t HA ask if I wish to save automations?\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Whoa! That could be a good one! Due to @jpbede \u201cWTH Is in Vitality Dashboard the person gadgets not capable of reorder\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Thanks for that one yormedia! Truthfully, this one has been raised in earlier \u201cWTH Can\u2019t I filter labels inside a desk filter?\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Good query. When you have numerous labels, scrolling by way of the checklist of labels WTH sentence set off doesn\u2019t include any context<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Nice thought! Due to @balloob Due to our neighborhood for maintaining tempo with the brand new integrationsIntegrations join and combine Residence Assistant along with your gadgets, providers, and extra. [Learn more]<\/a><\/span><\/span> We welcome the next new integrations on this launch:<\/p>\n It’s not simply new integrationsIntegrations join and combine Residence Assistant along with your gadgets, providers, and extra. [Learn more]<\/a><\/span><\/span> which were added; current Whereas most integrationsIntegrations join and combine Residence Assistant along with your gadgets, providers, and extra. [Learn more]<\/a><\/span><\/span> will be arrange instantly from the Residence Assistant The next integration is now out there by way of the Residence Assistant UI:<\/p>\n The next integrationsIntegrations join and combine Residence Assistant along with your gadgets, providers, and extra. [Learn more]<\/a><\/span><\/span> are additionally now not out there as There are lots of extra enhancements on this launch; listed below are a few of the different A couple of releases in the past, we made including a background picture to your dashboard simpler. This contains assist for tiled backgrounds, transparency, dimension settings,
\nlaunch! \ud83c\udf86<\/p>\n
\nwhich has been within the works for months! And I\u2019m not simply speaking about some
\nconsumer interface modifications\u2014no, we’re speaking a few full overhaul from entrance
\nto again!<\/p>\n
\ninsurance policies, configuration wizards, and even the power for integrations to supply
\nbackup storage areas! \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n
\nin December, which resulted in numerous quality-of-life enhancements raised
\nby the neighborhood that month!<\/p>\nOverhaul of the backup system
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\ntypically missed duties. However when catastrophe strikes, like a {hardware} failure,
\nhaving a dependable backup can save the day. Wouldn\u2019t you like to be again up and
\nworking after catastrophe strikes?<\/p>\n
\nand dependable through the years, it didn\u2019t precisely make following greatest
\npractices\u2014like common backups, encryption, and off-site
\nstorage\u2014straightforward. Lots of you needed to depend on customized add-ons, automations,
\nor blueprints for backups to fill the gaps.<\/p>\n
\nup a strong backup technique, utilizing greatest practices in only a few clicks;
\nproviding you with peace of thoughts relating to your backups.<\/p>\n
\nto work at present. Even with every part new, we\u2019ve made positive to maintain every part
\nbackward appropriate.<\/p>\nAutomated backups \ud83e\udd16
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\nto elevate a finger. This ensures you at all times have a latest backup out there,
\nwith out having to fret about it.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\ngreeted with a brand new overview web page that reveals you precisely when your final backup
\npassed off and when the subsequent one is scheduled. Immediate peace of thoughts!<\/p>\n
\nis sleeping, Residence Assistant makes positive your knowledge is secure and sound. Backing up
\nat this early hour additionally means Residence Assistant is finished with its inside database
\nupkeep, guaranteeing your backup is as compact as potential.<\/p>\n
\nResidence Assistant will notify you thru the restore middle, guaranteeing you’re
\nconscious of it and might take motion.<\/p>\nTriggering an off-schedule automated backup \ud83d\udc46
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\nset off a backup\u00a0proper now<\/strong>! Possibly you’re about to make massive modifications or
\nimprove an entire bunch of issues throughout a night of tinkering.<\/p>\n
\nweb page at any time. This can instantly create a backup with the identical
\nconfiguration as your scheduled automated backups.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nall of your backup settings in a single click on. Nonetheless, the power to create
\nguide backups additionally nonetheless exists. This lets you create a really particular
\nbackup with the precise contents you wish to have in it.<\/p>\nResidence Assistant Cloud backups \ud83d\ude0e
\n<\/h3>\n
\ndeal with! Now you can robotically retailer your newest, totally encrypted, backup in
\nyour Residence Assistant Cloud account.<\/p>\n
\nencrypted off-site safety to your knowledge! \ud83c\udf81<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nResidence Assistant Cloud account web page
\nin case you want it. This fashion, you’ll be able to at all times entry your newest backup, even
\nin case your Residence Assistant {hardware} fully fails.<\/p>\nBackup areas are extendable by design \ud83e\udde9
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\nCloud, however what if you wish to retailer your backups someplace else?<\/p>\n
\nversatile as potential with out vendor lock-in. Due to this fact, the backup system
\nis designed to be extendable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\nGoogle Drive, Backblaze B2, or different storage suppliers\u2014sooner or later.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nareas but. Nonetheless, we count on to see a couple of extra integrations that present
\nbackup areas within the subsequent launch.<\/p>\n
\nproviding you with the flexibleness and selection to decide on the storage resolution you
\nchoose and belief.<\/p>\nEncrypted backups by default \ud83d\udd12
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\nthe potential for integrations to supply much more (off-site) backup areas,
\nsafety has turn out to be extra necessary than ever. Your backups not solely include the
\nentry credentials to your sensible residence gadgets but in addition the historical past of your private home,
\nand nobody ought to be capable to entry info that delicate! Ever!<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nyour backups\u2019 safety we changed the earlier optionally available password
\nwith a compulsory encryption key.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\ngenerated for you. Be sure to retailer this key in a secure place, as you will have
\nit to revive your backups. To make this simpler, you’ll be able to obtain the important thing as
\na part of an emergency equipment throughout setup\u2014or anytime later from the backup settings
\nweb page. Maintain it secure! \ud83d\udd11<\/p>\nRestoring backups out there to all set up strategies \ud83e\udd17
\n<\/h3>\n
\nall set up strategies!<\/strong> \ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n
\nwith this launch, this characteristic is now out there for all set up strategies!
\nRegardless of the way you run Residence Assistant, even should you use our containers in a Docker
\nsurroundings, now you can restore your Residence Assistant backups.<\/p>\n
\nCloud, or any future backup areas added by way of integrations.<\/p>\n
\nmight be out there whatever the set up methodology you’re utilizing. We wish
\neverybody to have a strong backup technique.<\/p>\nBackup retention \ud83d\uddd1
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\nclear them up manually, ultimately, you\u2019d annoyingly run out of disk house. \ud83d\ude2c<\/p>\n
\nwish to hold, and Residence Assistant will deal with the remaining.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nmanually for no matter purpose, these will stay untouched, providing you with full
\nmanagement over particular circumstances and workflows.<\/p>\nEstablishing backups for the primary time \ud83d\ude80
\n<\/h3>\n
\nby a setup wizard<\/strong> that can information you thru establishing your backups
\nstep-by-step.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nfrequency, and arrange your backup retention coverage. And when it’s prepared, it
\nwill instantly kick off your first backup!<\/p>\n3\u20262\u20261\u2026 Backups \ud83c\udf8a
\n<\/h3>\n
\nwe encourage you to get severe about your backups.
\nAn excellent New Yr\u2019s decision, possibly? \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n
\nup that 3-2-1 backup technique. Unsure what that’s?<\/p>\nMonth of \u201cWhat the Heck?!\u201d
\n<\/h2>\n
\nwas an absolute blast! \ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n
\nmoments and concepts for enhancing Residence Assistant. Your enter is extremely
\nhelpful and helps form our roadmap and priorities shifting ahead.<\/p>\n
\nlaunch already \ud83d\ude80 \u2014and we\u2019re not stopping there! Count on to see much more
\nenhancements impressed by your suggestions in upcoming releases.<\/p>\nSetting classes and labels when creating automations and scripts
\n<\/h3>\n
\nAnd this one can also be one of many higher-voted ones, so it’s a good one!
\nAndrew Jackson wrote:<\/p>\n
\nmost likely wish to set up it instantly and never have to return to the settings.
\nFIXED<\/strong>! \ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nnow you can set the outline, class, labels, and areas instantly!
\n\ud83c\udff7\ufe0f Good!<\/p>\nShortly navigate to a tool
\n<\/h3>\n
\nResidence Assistant by urgent the\u00a0c<\/code>\u00a0key in your keyboard to navigate numerous
\nlocations and the\u00a0e<\/code>\u00a0key to look and navigate to any entity. Nonetheless\u2026<\/p>\n
\nsuch factor for gadgets. @jpbede
\nsystem utilizing the fast bar by urgent the d<\/code> key in your keyboard.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Zoom & Pan for charts
\n<\/h3>\n
\nNonetheless, we will do higher! \ud83d\ude80<\/p>\n
\nDue to\u00a0@MindFreeze
\nin Residence Assistant! \ud83d\udcc8<\/p>\n
\nZoom and drag any graph in Residence Assistant, by holding ctrl (or command on mac)
\nand scrolling your mouse wheel!\n<\/p>\n
\nyour mouse. You can too click on and drag to pan across the zoomed graph.<\/p>\n
\nhistorical past graphs, making them look extra alive and fewer static.<\/p>\nControlling the default publicity of recent entities to Help
\n<\/h3>\n
\nnew entities to Help. Now you can toggle this on or off within the Residence Assistant
\nVoice Assistant settings.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Extra \u201cWhat the Heck?!\u201d enhancements
\n<\/h3>\n
\nlaunch. Listed here are a few of the different noteworthy ones:<\/p>\na<\/code> key in your keyboard
\nanyplace in Residence Assistant to summon Help! \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Good!<\/p>\n
\nyou wish to save your automation earlier than leaving the editor if there are unsaved
\nmodifications. \ud83e\udd16<\/p>\n
\neditions of the Month of \u201cWhat the Heck?!\u201d a couple of instances. Motive sufficient for
\n@karwosts
\nthe setting for categorization functions. \ud83d\udd21<\/p>\n
\nwithin the filter choice is usually a bit cumbersome. Due to @silamon
\nnow search and filter by way of the labels within the filter choice! \ud83d\udd0e<\/p>\n
\nto condemn triggers! \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f This was truly the primary WTH merchandise to be resolved in
\nthis version! \ud83d\ude0e<\/p>\nIntegrations
\n<\/h2>\n
\nand enhancements to current ones! You\u2019re all superior \ud83e\udd70<\/p>\nNew integrations
\n<\/h3>\n\n
Work together along with your purchasing lists of Cookidoo the official Thermomix recipe platform
Management your EHEIM Digital aquarium gadgets
Retrieve and use info out of your Ituran-equipped automobile.<\/li>\n
Get sensor info out of your Ohme sensible EV charger.<\/li>\n
Management and monitor the charging periods of your Peblar EV Charger
Collect knowledge out of your Poweropti
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Combine your Watergate Sonic Native with Residence Assistant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nNoteworthy enhancements to current integrations
\n<\/h3>\n
\nintegrations are additionally being continually improved. Listed here are a few of the noteworthy
\nmodifications to current integrations:<\/p>\nNow out there to arrange from the UI
\n<\/h3>\n
\nconsumer interface, some had been solely out there utilizing YAML configuration. We hold shifting
\nextra integrations to the UI, making them extra accessible for everybody
\nto arrange and use.<\/p>\nFarewell to the next
\n<\/h3>\n
\nof this launch:<\/p>\n\n
\nwas now not purposeful.<\/li>\n
\nThe Stookwijzer<\/a> integration is an effective different to get the identical info.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDifferent noteworthy modifications
\n<\/h2>\n
\nnoteworthy modifications:<\/p>\n\n
ctrl+f<\/code> in your browser to look, the
\nsearch enter will now be centered robotically. As native browser searches
\nwon’t work on knowledge tables. Thanks @jpbede
\nsearch area if you add a card, so you can begin typing to look
\ninstantly! Good contact!<\/li>\n
\nconsumer profile image) at the moment are browsable within the media browser.
\nThanks @karwosts
\nmore-info dialog of quantity entities. Thanks, @abmantismWh<\/code> as a unit of measurement for vitality sensors
\nand mW<\/code> for electrical potential energy sensors. Thanks @agners
\nand script editor (the three-dotted menu within the prime proper nook), making
\nit simpler to entry these straight from the editor. Good!<\/li>\n
\noccasions for. Now you can decide based mostly on entities, gadgets, areas, flooring,
\nand labels! Thanks, @silamonDashboard background settings
\n<\/h2>\n
\nThis launch, @silamon
\nto customise how the background picture is displayed.<\/p>\n