--- title: 'Complete Guide To Update OpenHAB 2 To Always Have The Latest Version' source: 'https://youtube.com/watch?v=tqYOPYJeQi4' video_id: 'tqYOPYJeQi4' date: 2026-08-01 duration_sec: 176 --- # Complete Guide To Update OpenHAB 2 To Always Have The Latest Version > Source: [Complete Guide To Update OpenHAB 2 To Always Have The Latest Version](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tqYOPYJeQi4) ## Summary Matt from MKSmartHouse demonstrates how to update an openHAB 2 server to the latest version (2.3 at the time of recording). This complete guide covers backing up your server, SSH access, running openhabian-config, handling configuration prompts, and rebooting the Raspberry Pi. The video also mentions useful resources like SmartHouse Society and MKSmartHouse shop. ### Key Points - **Video intro** [00:00] — Matt introduces the tutorial on updating openHAB to the latest version. - **Latest version info** [00:13] — At the time of recording, the latest openHAB release is 2.3; the video will show how to get it. - **SmartHouse Society promo** [00:28] — Matt promotes his clothing brand SmartHouse Society and asks viewers to support the channel. - **Backup recommendation** [00:58] — He highly recommends backing up the openHAB server before starting the update to avoid stress if something goes wrong. - **SSH into openHAB server** [01:11] — The first step is to SSH into the openHAB server (Mac users can use Terminal). - **Run openhabian-config** [01:27] — Type `sudo openhabian-config` and press Enter; if a popup asks to update, use arrow keys to select Update and press Enter. - **Update system** [01:41] — After the first update, run `sudo openhabian-config` again and select 'Update system' from the menu. - **Configuration prompts** [01:54] — When configuration file prompts appear, type N and press Enter to keep existing settings, then select Exit when done. - **Update Pi and reboot** [02:08] — It's good practice to run `sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade` on the Raspberry Pi, then type `sudo reboot` to finish. - **Conclusion** [02:25] — Matt concludes the guide and points to links in the description for parts and the MKSmartHouse shop. ### Conclusion Updating openHAB 2 is straightforward with openhabian-config; the key is to back up first, follow the menu prompts, and reboot at the end. Using openhabian-config ensures you always have the latest version. ## Transcript Hey guys Matt here from MKSmartHouse.com and in this video I am going to show you how to update openHAB. [Intro] In this complete guide I will show you how to update your openHAB server to the latest At the time of recording the latest openHAB release is openHAB 2.3. Before I begin I would like to say it feels good to be back and you guys will be seeing more videos as I have been working on a lot of things while I was gone. One of the things I have been working on is SmartHouse Society which is a clothing brand If you guys want to show you are part of the elite society of smart house members and also want to support the channel you can go to smarthousesociety.com, there will be a link Speaking of links in the description, follow @mksmarthouse on twitter, instagram and snapchat because those are the place where I give sneak peaks on when videos are releasing and also where I ask for your input on topics and future videos. Anyway, to update your openhab server you are not going to need besides a computer and I highly recommend backing up your openHAB server before you begin. save you a lot of stress if something were to happen. If you have watched that video and did everything in the video then your openhab server should The first thing we have to do is ssh into the openhab server so if you are on mac use Next, type in sudo openhabian-config and press enter. Note: A pop up might come up asking if you want to update use the arrow keys and go over After use the arrow keys and go over update and press enter. go back into it with sudo openhabian-config and press enter, also if there is a pop up Once that finished use the arrow keys and go over update system and press enter. 5. If configuration file prompts come up just keep typing in N and enter because we want Once it finishes use the arrow keys and go over Exit and press enter. It is also a good practice to update the raspberry pi itself so type in sudo apt-get update && sudo 8. So type in sudo reboot That concludes this complete guide to updating your openhab server. In the description you will find links to all the parts and devices used in the video as well as a link to mksmarthouse.com/shop where I have a wide range of smart home kits that you can put together such as blinds, led strips, sprinkler system and door sensors. section below or head over to mksmarthouse.com/forum. Good Bye!