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How to Install Home Assistant on Windows with Hyper-V

Works on Windows 10/11 Pro or Enterprise. 1. Enable Hyper-V Press Windows Key + S , type Windows Features , and click Turn Windows features on or off . Tick Hyper-V , Hyper-V Management Tools , and Hyper-V Platform . Click OK , reboot your computer. 2. Download the Home Assistant VHDX Go to: Home Assistant – Windows Installation Download the VHDX (Hyper-V) image. Extract it to a folder you can easily find (e.g., C:\VMs\HomeAssistant ). 3. Create the Virtual Machine Press Windows Key , search for Hyper-V Manager , and open it. On the right-hand menu, click Quick Create . Select Local installation source → choose any existing image for now (we’ll replace it later). Give the VM a name, click Create Virtual Machine . 4. Swap in the Home Assistant VHDX In Hyper-V Manager , right-click your new VM → Settings . Under SCSI Controller → Hard Drive , click Browse . Select the HomeAssistant.vhdx file you downloaded. Click Apply and OK . 5. Start ...

Syncing Garmin with Google Fit via HealthSync


Garmin devices are renowned for their precision in tracking fitness-related metrics. However, Google Fit offers a more comprehensive view of our health by combining various data points. Syncing Garmin data to Google Fit allows users to access a unified health dashboard. This integration means:

Consolidated Health Data

View your activity, sleep, and heart rate data alongside other health metrics in Google Fit, offering a holistic view of your health.

Better Health Insights:

Google Fit uses AI to provide personalized insights based on the combined data, helping users make informed health decisions.

Wider App Compatibility:

 Google Fit's compatibility with a range of health and fitness apps means you can integrate more data sources for a complete health overview.

HealthSync acts as a conduit, seamlessly transferring data from Garmin to Google Fit. Note: healthsync is a paid app, you can try the free trial, and buy it outright if it works for you. Here's how it adds value:

With a user-friendly interface, HealthSync simplifies the data syncing process.

 Users can choose what data to sync, ensuring control over their health information.

 Ensures your Google Fit is always up-to-date with your latest Garmin metrics.


Setting Up HealthSync

1. Download HealthSync from the Play Store and connect it to your Garmin account.
2. Choose the data types you want to sync (e.g., steps, sleep, heart rate).
3. Link HealthSync to your Google Fit account and start the sync process.

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