ha-kiosk-dashboard/restore-nodered-flows.md

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