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OpenGrowBox Setup Wizard

Step-by-step guide to get your grow automation system up and running

This guide is completely FREE - No subscriptions or hidden costs!

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Hardware Setup

Choose and configure your controller hardware

Estimated Time
5 min

Select Your Hardware

Choose the hardware that best fits your needs and experience level

Home Assistant Platforms

Home Assistant Controller

Any device capable of running Home Assistant

  • Raspberry Pi 4/5 (recommended for beginners)
  • Intel NUC or similar mini-PC
  • Virtual Machine (VMware, VirtualBox)
  • Docker on existing server/PC
  • Home Assistant Green/Blue/Yellow

Sensors (Start with basics)

Temperature & Humidity Sensor (e.g., DHT22)
Required

Basic Sensor

$5

Soil Moisture Sensor
Recommended

Soil Sensor

$3-8

CO₂ Sensor
Recommended

Air Quality

$20-50

Light Sensor (BH1750)
Recommended

Light Sensor

$3-5

Actuators (Add as needed)

8-Channel Relay Module
Recommended

Lighting/Pumps

$10-15

PWM Fan Controller
Recommended

Ventilation

$5-10

Smart Power Outlets
Recommended

Power Control

$15-30

You can start with just temperature/humidity sensors and add more devices later as needed.

You can start with just temperature/humidity sensors and add more devices later as needed.