We help Gauteng homeowners get a reliable Home Assistant brain through greenfield or rebuild setup without cloud lock-in, fragile DIY installs, or a system nobody can maintain.
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Home Assistant fails when the foundation is wrong
A half-finished HA install creates more frustration than no install: orphaned integrations, dashboards nobody opens, and remote access that is either broken or insecure.
Wrong hardware, fragile installs
SD-card Pi builds that die, under-spec VMs, or a HA Green never commissioned leave you rebuilding instead of automating.
- Unstable storageUnstable storage
- Guesswork hostingGuesswork hosting
- No backupsNo backups
Integrations and cloud spaghetti
Devices stay stuck in vendor apps. Zigbee/Wi-Fi never join cleanly, so automations never get reliable entities.
- App-only devicesApp-only devices
- Radio chaosRadio chaos
- Naming messNaming mess
Dashboards and remote access unfinished
HA is ‘installed’ but the family never uses it — and remote access is either missing or a security liability.
- Empty dashboardsEmpty dashboards
- No starter automationsNo starter automations
- Risky remote accessRisky remote access
What a proper HA setup delivers
A local, supportable Home Assistant install your household can actually use — with clear next steps for growth.
Stable HA foundation
Right-sized hardware
HA Green, Pi, or VM chosen for reliability — not the cheapest YouTube tip.
Onboarded & backed up
Users, basics, and a backup habit so updates are not a gamble.
Built to last
Devices that show up as entities
Shelly/Sonoff & friends
Core integrations joined and named so automations have clean targets.
Radio path planned
Wi-Fi, Zigbee, or Matter path agreed — not bolted on as an afterthought.
Integration-ready
Usable UI + safe remote path
Family dashboards
Rooms, lights, and scenes the household can open without training.
Remote access guidance
Secure options explained and configured to your comfort — not open ports by default.
Ready for daily use
What's included
From hardware choice to handoff — a complete Home Assistant setup path.
Hardware & hosting choice
We recommend Home Assistant Green, a hardened Pi, or a VM based on your home size, radios, and reliability needs — then get the box online the right way.
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HA install & onboarding
Fresh install or clean rebuild: supervisor/OS basics, users, network, backups, and a tidy starting config instead of years of DIY debris.
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Integrations & naming
Bring Shelly, Sonoff, and other priority devices into HA with room-clear names and entities you can automate — not orphaned vendor apps.
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Usable Lovelace views, a few proving automations, and secure remote-access options explained so you are not stuck on the LAN forever.
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How we set up Home Assistant
A clear Plan → Install HA → Integrate → Handoff path so the job stays documented and supportable.
Plan
Scope rooms, devices, radios, and goals. Choose Green / Pi / VM, agree what is in-scope vs later, and flag any electrical work that belongs under Product Installation.
Install HA
Commission or rebuild Home Assistant OS, network, users, and backups. Get a healthy core before chasing every integration under the sun.
Integrate
Connect priority Shelly/Sonoff and multi-protocol devices, name entities cleanly, and prove control from HA — local-first where the hardware allows.
Handoff
Dashboards the family can use, starter automations, remote-access guidance, and a short walkthrough so you know what was built and how to ask for help.
What this setup covers
Focused on a working Home Assistant core — not physical DB mounting (that is Product Installation) and not break/fix (that is Troubleshooting).
- Dashboards that get used
- Sensors & climate hooks
- Network & radio readiness
- Starter automations & remote path
Dashboards that get used
Rooms, lights, scenes
Lovelace views tailored so the household can control the home without digging through YAML or the default overview mess.
Sensors & climate hooks
Inputs that drive automations
Thermostats, motion, and environmental sensors joined with clear entities so scenes and alerts have something real to react to.
Network & radio readiness
Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Matter paths
We plan how HA talks to your network and radios — including sticks like Home Assistant Connect ZBT — so integrations stay stable.
Starter automations & remote path
Prove value on day one
A few practical automations plus secure remote-access guidance so HA earns its keep beyond the install visit.
Why Us
Why Untamed Tech for Home Assistant
We stock HA-friendly gear and live in the same Shelly/Sonoff + Home Assistant stack we set up for you.
Other companies:
Generic IT / AV installer
Knows networks — often leaves HA YAML, Zigbee, and Shelly as your homework.
DIY forum marathon
Free until the SD card dies, entities are nonsense, and remote access is a security hole.
Cloud-only smart-home shop
Happy in vendor apps — local HA control never becomes the brain.
With Untamed Tech:
HA + Shelly/Sonoff specialists
Greenfield and rebuild setups are a core Untamed service — not a side hustle.
Hardware we stock & support
HA Green, Zigbee sticks, Voice PE, and Shelly/Sonoff — one stack from shop to support.
Clear service boundaries
Setup vs Product Installation vs Troubleshooting — you know what you are booking.
HA setup packages (placeholder pricing — editable)
Starter ZAR packages for layout — replace with your live rates when ready. Amounts below are editable placeholders.
starter-ha
R2,950// package
Greenfield or light rebuild on existing hardware — core onboard, a handful of devices, basic dashboard.
- HA OS onboard or light rebuild
- Up to ~8 priority entities
- Basic room dashboard
- Backup basics + short handoff
standard-ha
R5,500// package
Full setup with broader integrations, usable multi-room dashboards, and starter automations.
- Hardware recommendation + install/rebuild
- Shelly/Sonoff + radio path integrations
- Multi-room dashboards
- Starter automations + remote-access guidance
advanced-ha
R9,500// package
Larger homes, denser device counts, Zigbee/Matter planning, and a deeper automation + remote-access pass.
- Complex rebuild or multi-radio design
- Higher device/integration count
- Polished dashboards + more automations
- Documented handoff for ongoing support
Related Products
Home Assistant Green
R4499,00
Home Assistant Voice PE
R1199,00
Home Assistant Setup FAQs
Straight answers before we book the setup.
Is this the same as Product Installation?
No. Product Installation is physical mounting and wiring of devices. Home Assistant Setup is commissioning the HA brain, integrations, dashboards, and basic automations — we can schedule both when you need hardware on the wall and HA configured.
Which hardware do you recommend?
Home Assistant Green for most homes that want appliance-simple reliability; Yellow when you want onboard radios; a hardened Pi or VM when that fits your stack. We choose with you during Plan — not from a random forum thread.
Can you rebuild a messy existing HA?
Yes. Advanced and Standard packages can include a clean rebuild: export what is worth keeping, reinstall cleanly, and re-integrate priority devices so you are not fighting years of DIY debt.
Do you cover secure remote access?
We guide and configure sensible options (e.g. Nabu Casa or other secure approaches you prefer). We do not leave open port-forwards as the default ‘solution’.
Do you only work with Shelly and Sonoff?
Those are our staples and what we stock, but HA Setup also covers other common integrations where they fit. Priority is a stable local stack we can support in Gauteng.
What should I prepare before the visit?
Network access (admin Wi-Fi or Ethernet), a decision on Green/Yellow/Pi/VM if not buying through us, a list of must-have devices/rooms, and whether remote access is required on day one.
Ready for one local brain that actually runs your home?
Book a Home Assistant setup consult
Placeholder: free 20-min scope call with any HA hardware order
