From a13c59c083278bb50bc71af8346240c184cbeb6e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kyle Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 04:26:52 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Add restore-nodered-flows.md --- restore-nodered-flows.md | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 52 insertions(+) create mode 100644 restore-nodered-flows.md diff --git a/restore-nodered-flows.md b/restore-nodered-flows.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a4978f8 --- /dev/null +++ b/restore-nodered-flows.md @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +# Restoring Node-RED Flows After Home Assistant Upgrade + +## Problem +After upgrading Home Assistant OS, Node-RED flows are missing. + +## Solution Steps + +### 1. Check Available Backups +Go to: **http://192.168.68.25:8123/config/backups** + +Look for backups created BEFORE the upgrade. Backups typically include: +- Home Assistant configuration +- Add-on data (including Node-RED) +- Supervisor data + +### 2. Restore from Backup +1. In Home Assistant, go to **Settings > System > Backups** +2. Find a backup from before the upgrade +3. Click on the backup +4. Choose **"Restore"** or **"Partial Restore"** +5. Select what to restore: + - **Home Assistant Core** (configuration) + - **Node-RED add-on data** (this contains your flows!) + - Other add-ons as needed + +### 3. Alternative: Restore Node-RED Add-on Only +If you have a backup, you can restore just the Node-RED add-on: +1. Go to **Settings > Add-ons > Node-RED** +2. Check if there's a restore option +3. Or restore the entire backup but select only Node-RED add-on data + +### 4. Check Node-RED Status +- Go to **Settings > Add-ons > Node-RED** +- Check if Node-RED is running +- Check if it needs to be restarted + +### 5. Manual Flow Export/Import (if backup doesn't work) +If you have exported flows elsewhere: +1. Open Node-RED interface +2. Go to Menu (three lines) > **Import** +3. Paste your flow JSON +4. Click **Deploy** + +## Prevention for Future +- **Enable automatic backups** in Home Assistant +- **Export Node-RED flows regularly** (Menu > Export) +- **Keep backup copies** of important flows + +## Quick Links +- Backups: http://192.168.68.25:8123/config/backups +- Node-RED: http://192.168.68.25:8123/hassio/addon/a0d7b954_nodered/info +- Add-ons: http://192.168.68.25:8123/hassio/addons