Merge pull request #1720 from andythomas/dev

Dev Update docs (install.md) with memory requirements
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Edward Firmo
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@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Lets embark on this journey together to create a smart home thats uniquely
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> [!TIP]
> For troubleshooting TFT transfer issues, the most popular topic for new sers, please consult our [TFT Transfer Troubleshooting Guide](tft_upload.md).
> For troubleshooting TFT transfer issues, the most popular topic for new users, please consult our [TFT Transfer Troubleshooting Guide](tft_upload.md).
> [!NOTE]
> We encourage users with absolute beginner-level knowledge in Home Assistant, ESPHome, or YAML editing to familiarize themselves with the basics of these platforms.
@@ -60,6 +60,12 @@ To flash your NSPanel, ESPHome firmware is required.
ESPHome can be integrated into your setup in various ways, including as a Home Assistant add-on or through a local installation on your computer.
This guide is based on using the ESPHome dashboard, which is available in all standard implementations.
> [!NOTE]
> 4GB of memory are recommended if you are installing ESPHome as a Home Assistant add-on.
Therefore, a RasPi 4 with 4GB RAM is the minimum if you are using a Raspberry Pi.
A manual installation requires at least 2GB of memory and 500MB of swap space or 3GB of memory.
With less memory the compiler will crash!
- **Installing ESPHome as a Home Assistant Add-On**: For seamless integration with Home Assistant, ESPHome can be installed as an add-on.
This method provides an easy-to-navigate interface and direct integration with your Home Assistant setup.
For detailed instructions on this installation method, refer to [Getting Started with ESPHome and Home Assistant](https://esphome.io/guides/getting_started_hassio).