Backups
How automatic backups work in SeloraBox, including retention policies and restore options.
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SeloraBox includes fully automated backup management, ensuring your customers’ Home Assistant configurations are protected without any manual intervention.
How Backups Work
Backups in SeloraBox are configured at the management host level, not within Home Assistant itself. The management host triggers Home Assistant backup operations, which provides two key benefits:
- Cloud backups cannot be disabled by end users
- Encryption keys are securely managed by the system, eliminating the risk of lost keys
Backup Schedule
Daily backups are created automatically at 3:00 AM local time. This timing minimizes impact on system performance during normal usage hours.
Retention Policy
SeloraBox maintains multiple copies of backups across different locations for comprehensive data protection:
| Location | What | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Home Assistant VM | Native HA backups (/mnt/data/supervisor/backup/) | Last 3 daily |
| Cloud (S3) | Encrypted uploads (daily, Mon-Sat) | 30 days |
| Cloud (S3) | Encrypted uploads (weekly, Sunday) | Immutable vault (6 months) |
This multi-tiered approach ensures:
- Quick local restores from recent backups stored on the device
- Protection against hardware failure through cloud backups
- Long-term recovery options via the immutable weekly vault
Viewing and Restoring Backups
Installers can view all available backups and trigger restores from their installation page :
Additional Backup Options
While SeloraBox provides comprehensive automated backups, installers can configure additional backup solutions if needed or requested by homeowners.
For information on configuring additional backups within Home Assistant, refer to the official documentation:
Last modified January 4, 2026: Update backup screenshots (71a2acf)