> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.openhome.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Get started

> Turn your OpenHome DevKit into a smart home hub with Home Assistant, installed and managed right from the dashboard.

Home Assistant turns your DevKit into a smart home hub. Install it from the OpenHome dashboard with no terminal, then control lights, sensors, thermostats, and thousands of other devices. You can even operate them by voice through your agent.

Once installed, it starts automatically on boot, connects to OpenHome out of the box, and arrives pre-configured with your timezone and location.

<Warning>
  **Requires the Home Assistant 64-bit firmware.** Your DevKit must be running the **Home Assistant 64-bit** firmware before you can install Home Assistant. Update it from the DevKit's [Firmware settings](/devkit/devkit-companion-app-dashboard#firmware), then come back here.
</Warning>

## Where to next

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Manage" icon="download" href="/devkit/home-assistant/manage">
    Install, update, and uninstall Home Assistant from the dashboard.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Use it" icon="house" href="/devkit/home-assistant/use">
    Open the dashboard and add any integration you like.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Talk to your home" icon="microphone" href="/devkit/home-assistant/talk-to-your-home">
    Build an Ability to run your devices with spoken commands.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>