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""" WalkthroughA comprehensive beginner's guide for adding devices to ESPHome was introduced. References and links to this new guide were added in the main index, the Home Assistant getting started guide, and the physical device connection guide, enhancing navigation for new users seeking step-by-step instructions. Changes
Sequence Diagram(s)sequenceDiagram
participant User
participant ESPHomeDocs
participant ESPHomeDashboard
participant Device
User->>ESPHomeDocs: Access beginners_guide_adding_devices
User->>ESPHomeDashboard: Open dashboard, start device addition
ESPHomeDashboard->>User: Guide through device creation steps
User->>ESPHomeDashboard: Configure YAML (with secrets, substitutions, etc.)
ESPHomeDashboard->>User: Validate YAML, compile firmware
User->>Device: Flash firmware (via ESPHomeDashboard or other method)
Device-->>User: Device operational, ready for integration
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4-7: Consider enhancing the SEO metadata.The SEO description could be more descriptive to improve search engine visibility. Consider expanding it to include key benefits or the target audience.
.. seo:: - :description: Installing ESPHome On Docker Desktop (For Beginners) + :description: A step-by-step beginner's guide to installing and running ESPHome on Docker Desktop, with detailed instructions for Windows, Mac, and Linux users. :image: docker-mark-blue.svg
13-18: Add system requirements section.Consider adding specific system requirements for running Docker Desktop effectively, such as:
- Minimum CPU/RAM requirements
- Supported Windows/Mac versions
- Required disk space (beyond the general mention in later sections)
23-26: Add platform-specific path examples.Consider using tabs to show recommended paths for different operating systems:
.. tabs:: .. tab:: Windows Example path: ``D:\Docker\esphome`` .. tab:: Linux Example path: ``/home/user/docker/esphome`` .. tab:: MacOS Example path: ``~/docker/esphome``
34-37: Add common troubleshooting steps.Consider adding a troubleshooting section addressing common installation issues:
- WSL installation failures on Windows
- Virtualization not enabled in BIOS
- Common permission issues
75-80: Add security considerations.Consider adding security best practices:
- Avoid using default ports (6052) to reduce exposure
- Mention firewall configuration if needed
- Discuss the implications of volume mounting and file permissions
196-201: Enhance navigation section.Consider adding:
- A "Prerequisites" section at the start
- A "Next Steps" section with more specific guides
- Links to troubleshooting resources
guides/beginners_guide_adding_devices.rst (2)
24-26: Consider enhancing security recommendationsWhile the guide correctly emphasizes using secrets, consider adding:
- A note about not sharing YAML files with secrets
- Best practices for securing the web server component
- Recommendations for strong password policies
116-116: Update the future date referenceThe note references November 4, 2024, which is a future date. Consider using a more current date or removing the specific date reference to avoid confusion.
index.rst (1)
31-32: Consider adding a link to the Docker Desktop guide.Since the PR introduces both an "Adding Devices" guide and a "Docker Desktop" guide for beginners, consider adding a link to the Docker Desktop guide in the "Getting started" section as well. This would provide clear visibility to both beginner-friendly paths.
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<a class="reference" href="/guides/beginners_guide_adding_devices.html"> adding devices (for beginners) </a> </li> <li> + <a class="reference" href="/guides/beginners_guide_docker_desktop.html"> + Docker Desktop (for beginners) + </a> + </li> + <li>
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1-7: Well-structured documentation with clear organization!
The document follows RST best practices with proper headings, sections, and image formatting.
1-621: Excellent beginner-friendly guide with comprehensive coverage!
The guide successfully achieves its goal of providing clear, step-by-step instructions for beginners. It includes:
- Well-structured content with clear explanations
- Proper use of examples and images
- Good security practices with secrets
- Helpful troubleshooting tips
Minor improvements suggested above will further enhance the guide's quality.
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31-32: LGTM! The link update improves navigation for beginners.
The change appropriately redirects users from the command-line guide to the new beginner-friendly guide for adding devices, which aligns well with making the documentation more accessible to new users.
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39-41: Consider highlighting disk space requirements.The disk space requirements are important information that could be lost in the paragraph. Consider making this a note or warning block for better visibility:
-Please note that although Docker Desktop is not particularly large, containers like ESPHome can be. And the compilation of ESPHome binaries -can take up a lot of space, too. You might be okay with 5GB free space but 10GB or more is highly recommended as a minimum since building -binaries can also take up space. +.. warning:: + + Ensure you have sufficient disk space: + - Docker Desktop installation: ~2GB + - ESPHome container and binaries: 5-10GB recommended minimum + - Additional space for compiled firmware
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27-46: LGTM!
The Docker Desktop installation instructions are clear and include appropriate links to official documentation for troubleshooting.
191-201: LGTM!
The navigation and reference links are well-organized and provide appropriate paths for users to continue their journey.
141-142:
Add security warning for third-party container.
The recommendation to use adamus1red/ouroboros should include:
- Security implications:
- Third-party container with access to Docker socket
- Potential security risks of automatic updates
- Container verification steps:
- Checking container signatures
- Verifying source code
- Alternative update methods:
- Manual updates
- Using Docker's native watchtower
4-7: Verify the Docker logo image path and licensing.
Please ensure that:
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docker-mark-blue.svgexists in the images directory - We have appropriate rights to use the Docker logo
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25-26: Add OS-specific path examples for Linux and Mac users.While the Windows path example is clear, consider adding examples for Linux and Mac users:
-I recommend something easy to find. The example below uses ``D:\Docker\esphome`` but anything easy to find will be good. +I recommend something easy to find. Here are examples for different operating systems: + +* Windows: ``D:\Docker\esphome`` +* Linux: ``~/docker/esphome`` or ``/home/username/docker/esphome`` +* Mac: ``~/docker/esphome`` or ``/Users/username/docker/esphome`` + +Choose any location that's easy for you to find and remember.
76-78: Add note about potential port conflicts.Consider adding a note about what to do if port 6052 is already in use:
Also, set the port to use to access the GUI. The default is ``6052``. + +.. note:: + + If port 6052 is already in use on your system, you can use a different port number. + Just remember to use the new port number when accessing the ESPHome dashboard in your browser.
186-191: Enhance the warning note about automatic updates.The current note could be more explicit about the potential risks:
- It is not actually best practice to perform updates automatically like this but it is a good way to automate the process if you are only running one container. - - You should probably check ESPHome's :doc:`Release Notes </changelog/index>` before, during, or after an update to see if there are any changes that affect your devices. + While automatic updates can be convenient, they come with risks: + + 1. Breaking changes in new versions could affect your devices + 2. Updates might occur at inconvenient times + 3. Rollback might be needed if issues occur + + It's recommended to: + + * Review ESPHome's :doc:`Release Notes </changelog/index>` before updates + * Consider manual updates for better control + * Keep backups of your configuration + + If you choose automatic updates, monitor your devices after updates for any issues.
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Learning: In the 'Beginner's Guide to Installing ESPHome on Docker Desktop' (`guides/beginners_guide_docker_desktop.rst`), when using Docker Desktop on Windows, it's unnecessary to add memory limits to the container, as Windows already handles resource limiting.
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15-15: Consider clarifying performance requirements.The statement about performance on "under-powered machines" is vague. Consider providing specific minimum system requirements (CPU, RAM) for running Docker Desktop with ESPHome smoothly.
-Docker Desktop can run Linux containers like ESPHome very well, although it may be slow on under-powered machines like "just for work" notebooks. +Docker Desktop can run Linux containers like ESPHome very well, although it may be slow on machines with less than 4GB RAM or dual-core processors. For optimal performance, we recommend at least 8GB RAM and a quad-core processor.
64-66: Add container image verification step.Consider adding instructions to verify the official ESPHome image. This helps users ensure they're pulling the correct, secure image.
-Type ``esphome`` in the search box. The official ESPHome image belongs to the DockerHub member ``esphome`` so it should appear at the top as ``esphome/esphome``. +Type ``esphome`` in the search box. The official ESPHome image belongs to the DockerHub member ``esphome`` so it should appear at the top as ``esphome/esphome``. You can verify this is the official image by checking for the "Official Image" or "Verified Publisher" badge on Docker Hub. -Next to that image, you can select the version but unless you have a specific problem, the ``latest`` is the best to use. Click ``Pull`` to download the image. +Next to that image, you can select the version but unless you have a specific problem, the ``latest`` is the best to use. Click ``Pull`` to download the image. The image will be verified automatically during download.
219-224: Add troubleshooting section.Consider adding a "Troubleshooting" section before "See Also" to help users resolve common issues they might encounter, such as:
- Container startup failures
- Network access issues
- Volume mounting problems
- Common error messages and their solutions
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Learning: In the 'Beginner's Guide to Installing ESPHome on Docker Desktop' (`guides/beginners_guide_docker_desktop.rst`), when using Docker Desktop on Windows, it's unnecessary to add memory limits to the container, as Windows already handles resource limiting.
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Thank you @trip5 for this contribution, indeed it's a bit hard for beginners to grasp what steps are needed to set up esphome for the first time. |
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Making another effort to get this some proper attention. I've resolved the conflict with |
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I don't like having a guide on Docker Desktop specifically. It will be something that goes out of date if Docker Desktop decides to change something. We provide a page for docker directly with the image names which should be enough for people to use with whatever cli/gui they decide to use, and they should follow the set-up guides for those tools directly.
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Please take a look at the requested changes, and use the Ready for review button when you are done, thanks 👍 |
You're not wrong. Removed those files and the link to it completely. |
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4-7: Ensure proper indentation under the.. seo::directive
The fields under.. seo::should be indented consistently (commonly three spaces) to match Sphinx’s directive syntax. Adjust the indentation for:description:and:image:to align directly under.. seo::.
32-32: Use descriptive link text instead of “Click here”
Replace “Click here in the ESPHome Dashboard to editSecrets.” with a more accessible phrase, for example:
“In the ESPHome Dashboard, click Secrets to edit your secrets file.”
66-71: Correct unit capitalization for frequency
Change “2.4 Ghz” to “2.4 GHz” to use the standard abbreviation for gigahertz.
276-278: Replace informal “bits” with “sections”
Consider rephrasing “merge the two separate bits together” to “merge the two separate sections together” for clarity and professionalism.
34-38: Enhance image alt text for clarity
The alt text “ESPHome Dashboard window with circle around ‘Secrets’” could be more descriptive of the action, for example:
“Screenshot of the ESPHome Dashboard highlighting the Secrets button.”
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478-478: Incorrect substitution variable reference.
The guide mentions the substitution asdevice-namebut the actual key defined in the YAML isdevice_name.
481-481: Fix possessive “its” in WebUI reference.
Replace “through it's WebUI” with “through its WebUI” to correct the possessive.
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523-526: Clean up duplicate phrase and adjust grammarThe
captive_portalsection has a duplicated “allows you allows you” and uses “responsible to create” instead of “responsible for creating”. This clutters the prose and may confuse readers.Suggested diff:
- The :doc:`captive_portal </components/captive_portal>` section is responsible to create a special web server using the hotspot created in conjunction with the `ap:` information specified above. - This allows you allows you to give the device new wireless network credentials when the device cannot connect to the network it expects. + The :doc:`captive_portal </components/captive_portal>` section is responsible for creating a special web server using the hotspot defined in the `ap:` section. + This allows you to give the device new wireless network credentials when it cannot connect to the expected network.
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Sorry that took so long. Slipped my mind to make more changes.... A lot of little changes made on the suggestion of the AI. Many were important. |
Description: Guide added (with link on main page)
They are step-by-step guides with waaay too many pictures that should help people get their feet wet in ESPHome.
I think there are more than a few people out there who would love to get into ESPHome but the documentation is a bit dense.
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nextbecause this is new documentation that has a matching pull-request in esphome as linked above.or
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currentbecause this is a fix, change and/or adjustment in the current documentation and is not for a new component or feature.Link added in
/index.rstwhen creating new documents for new components or cookbook.Actually, I changed the link to "Getting Started with the ESPHome Command Line" to the new "Beginner’s Guide to Adding Devices" which contains links to the various methods of getting ESPHome running (just in case).