> **Warning:** This Epic's description is managed as documentation and mirrors a file in the > website repository. Do not edit it directly. See [how we manage the roadmap](https://selorahomes.com/handbook/departments/product/roadmap-management/) > and propose all content changes via a Merge Request. [📝 Source](https://gitlab.com/selorahomes/products/selorahomes.com/-/blob/main/content/docs/roadmap/installation-manifests.md) ## Summary Installation manifests are comprehensive documentation of a home's existing setup and requirements. When creating Projects, a complete overview of the home to be installed or updated lays the foundation for both the design of a solution and its implementation. Installation manifests describe the home and its existing devices — what needs to be upgraded, what needs to be installed, and what's already in place. They serve as the bridge between the initial assessment and the actual implementation work. ## Purpose Installation manifests serve multiple critical functions throughout the project lifecycle: - **Define the project perimeter** — Shared with the home owner to clearly outline what will and won't be included in the project scope - **Track installation progress** — Used during installation to monitor what's been completed, what's pending, and what issues have been encountered - **Support troubleshooting** — Help the support team understand the full context when diagnosing issues - **Drive guided installations** — Provide a dedicated, live page that shows installers their next steps in real time ## What's Included An installation manifest captures: - **Home overview** — Physical layout, network infrastructure, power distribution - **Existing devices** — All currently installed devices, their status, and connectivity - **Devices to install** — New hardware to be deployed during the project - **Devices to upgrade** — Existing equipment that needs firmware updates or replacement - **Integration requirements** — What systems need to communicate and what protocols are involved - **Owner preferences** — Specific requirements and preferences defined with the home owner ## Guided Installation Installation manifests power guided installations — a live, interactive page that walks installers through each step: 1. **Device inventory** — Know exactly what devices are needed before arriving on-site 2. **Step-by-step guidance** — Clear instructions for each installation phase 3. **Selora-prepared integrations** — Selora can prepare certain integrations in advance, especially those requiring sensitive credentials, so the installer focuses on hardware placement and connection 4. **Real-time progress tracking** — Updates as each step is completed 5. **Support access** — Support team can view the manifest to provide informed assistance ## Benefits - **For homeowners**: Clear understanding of what the project covers, with visibility into scope and deliverables - **For installers**: Structured workflow with no surprises — they know exactly what's needed and in what order - **For support**: Full context available for troubleshooting, reducing resolution time - **For Selora**: Faster onboarding, fewer repeat visits, better first-time-right rate