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# Installation

Install Unwaste Robot as a Home Assistant application for Free and Plus licenses.

Unwaste Robot can run within Home Assistant as an application (previously called an add-on).

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Please make sure your system meets [Hardware requirements](/en/unwaste-for-home-assistant/hardware-requirements.md) and [Software requirements](/en/unwaste-for-home-assistant/software-requirements.md).

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### Installation Steps

1. **Install the Home Assistant Unwaste application** — Follow [Local installation](/en/unwaste-for-home-assistant/local-installation.md).
2. **Initial configuration** — Complete onboarding and [Robot settings](/en/unwaste-robot-configuration/robot-settings.md). See [Initial configuration](/en/unwaste-for-home-assistant/initial-configuration.md).
3. **Connect devices in Home Assistant** — Integrate meters and controllable devices before configuring Unwaste. See [Connecting devices](/en/unwaste-for-home-assistant/connecting-devices.md).
4. **Configure the installation** — Use Design mode to build your installation graph. See [Configuration](/en/unwaste-robot-configuration/configuration.md).

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### Post-Installation

After the add-on is running:

1. Finish onboarding (robot name, location, timezone, tariffs).
2. Open **Design mode** and configure your connection, circuits, production, storage, and devices.
3. **Start** the Unwaste Robot when configuration is complete to begin data collection and control.

See [System Operation](/en/unwaste-robot-operation/system-operation.md) for starting and stopping the robot.

## Alternative installation method

This option installs Unwaste Robot on a dedicated Unwaste OS system.

Unwaste OS is prepared specifically to run Unwaste Robot. It provides a more reliable and secure deployment than a general-purpose operating system.

Any user may use this method of installation. Please refer to [Installation for Unwaste OS](broken://pages/hCUCndobLnf6UcnHjnxe) for more information.


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