How to Install HOOBS on Your Synology NAS

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How to Install HOOBS on Your Synology NAS

HOOBS out of the box system, or HOOBS for short, is a plug and play hub that makes smart accessories compatible with your favorite ecosystem. Whether you prefer Apple Homekit, Google Home, or Amazon Alexa, you’re unlikely to find compatible accessories and services that all work together nicely under one roof. HOOBS aims to unify and simplify your smart home. It is designed to be accessible for beginners, yet robust and versatile for advanced users, opening a world of possibilities for automating your home. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install HOOBS on your Synology NAS using Docker. You can also use Homebridge for your smart home devices.

💡Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest HOOBS 4.1 release.

  • STEP 1

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  • STEP 2

Install Container Manager via Synology “Package Center”. If you run an older DSM version (under 7.2), search for Docker instead of Container Manager.

Download Container Manager Synology Docker

  • STEP 3

Install Text Editor via Synology “Package Center”.

Synology Install Text Editor 2023

  • STEP 4

Go to File Station and open the docker folder. Inside the docker folder, create one new folder and name it hoobs. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Be careful to enter only lowercase, not uppercase letters.

HOOBS Synology NAS Set up 4

  • STEP 5

Go to Control Panel / Task Scheduler / Create / Scheduled Task / User-defined script. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Synology User Defined Script

  • STEP 6

Once you click on User-defined script a new window will open. Follow the instructions below:

  1. General: In the Task field type in “Install HOOBS“. Uncheck “Enabled” option. Select root User.
  2. Schedule: Select Run on the following date then select “Do not repeat“.
  3. Task Settings: Check “Send run details by email“, add your email then copy paste the code below in the Run command area. After that click OK.
docker run -d --name=hoobs \
-e PUID=1026 \
-e PGID=100 \
-e TZ=Europe/Bucharest \
-v /volume1/docker/hoobs:/hoobs \
--network host \
--restart always \
hoobs/hoobs

Note: Before you paste the code in the Run command area, change the value numbers for PUID and PGID with your own values. (Follow my step by step guide on how to do this.)
Note: Before you paste the code in the Run command area, change the value for TZ (Select your current Time Zone from this list).

HOOBS Synology NAS Set up 6 new 2023

  • STEP 7

After you click OK on STEP 6 a new warning pop up window will open. Click OK.

HOOBS Synology NAS Set up 7

After you click OK, type in your DSM Password then click Submit. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Synology Task Scheduler Confirm Admin Password

  • STEP 8

After you click Submit on STEP 7, select your “Install HOOBS” Task then click the “Run” tab. You will be asked to run Install HOOBS – click OK. Follow the instructions in the image below.

HOOBS Synology NAS Set up 8

Note: The installation process can take up to a few seconds/minutes.

  • STEP 9

Go to File Station / Docker / hoobs / etc and open the config.json file by double clicking on it.

HOOBS Synology NAS Set up 9

  • STEP 10

Change the standard port 80 to 8085 then save the file. Follow the instructions in the image below.

3 HOOBS modify config.json

  • STEP 11

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  • STEP 12

Now open your browser and type in http://Synology-ip-address:8085 Follow the instructions in the image below. Create an account, type in Name, Username, Password then Reenter Password. Click Create Account. Follow the instructions in the image below.

HOOBS Synology NAS Set up 10

Enjoy your HOOBS hosted on your Synology NAS!

HOOBS Synology NAS Set up 11

Note: If you want to run HOOBS container over HTTPS check How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS.

Note: How to Add USB Support on DSM 7.

Note: Find out how to update HOOBS container with the latest image.
Note: How to Back Up Docker Containers on your Synology NAS.
Note: I recommend you use Reverse Proxy to allow HOOBS to work over an HTTPS connection.
Note: Can I run Docker on my Synology NAS? See the supported models.
Note: How to Free Disk Space on Your NAS if You Run Docker.
Note: How to Schedule Start & Stop For Docker Containers.
Note: How to Activate Email Notifications.
Note: How to Add Access Control Profile on Your NAS.
Note: How to Change Docker Containers Restart Policy.
Note: How to Use Docker Containers With VPN.
Note: Convert Docker Run Into Docker Compose.
Note: How to Clean Docker.
Note: How to Clean Docker Automatically.
Note: Best Practices When Using Docker and DDNS.
Note: Some Docker Containers Need WebSocket.
Note: Find out the Best NAS Models For Docker.
Note: Activate Gmail SMTP For Docker Containers.

This post was updated on Sunday / January 19th, 2025 at 1:04 AM

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