If you’re running Home Assistant Supervised on an unsupported system like Ubuntu, you might encounter a random error stating that the system isn’t healthy because the supervisor is unprivileged. This issue can be frustrating, but there are simple solutions available.
Understanding the Error
The “unprivileged” error typically occurs when the Home Assistant Supervisor loses some of its required permissions or encounters conflicts with the host system. This is more common on unsupported systems where the integration between Home Assistant and the host OS isn’t as seamless as on officially supported platforms.
Two Simple Solutions
I’ve found two effective ways to resolve this issue:
1. Restart the Supervisor Service
The quickest and often most effective solution is to restart the Home Assistant Supervisor service. You can do this by running the following command in your terminal:
sudo systemctl restart hassio-supervisor.serviceThis command stops and then starts the supervisor service, which can reset its state and resolve permission issues.
2. Reboot the System
If restarting the service doesn’t work, or if you prefer a more thorough approach, you can reboot your entire system. This will restart all services and can resolve any underlying conflicts.
You can reboot your system using the command line or through your system’s normal reboot process.
Prevention and Long-term Solutions
While these quick fixes can resolve the immediate issue, it’s worth considering some long-term solutions to prevent this error from recurring:
- Regularly update your Home Assistant installation and the host system.
- Consider migrating to a supported operating system for Home Assistant Supervised.
- Monitor system logs to identify any recurring issues that might be causing the error.
By following these tips and using the solutions provided, you should be able to keep your Home Assistant Supervised installation running smoothly, even on unsupported systems. Good luck, and happy automating!