Remote-access Guide

home assistant ios app remote access

by Mrs. Penelope Kunze Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Install the iOS app and enter the URL (this would be the Duck DNS URL created when setting up remote access) and password for Home Assistant into the app settings Enable notifications in the app settings Restart Home Assistant again so it can detect the iOS app is connected

Full Answer

Does home assistant work with iOS?

Home Assistant iOS The ios integration is used by the Home Assistant Companion App for iOS to store and provide settings for actionable notifications and actions. Both of these can also be configured for a single device within the app, in which case the ios integration is not required.

How do I connect duck home assistant to the iOS app?

Restart Home Assistant Install the iOS app and enter the URL (this would be the Duck DNS URL created when setting up remote access) and password for Home Assistant into the app settings Enable notifications in the app settings Restart Home Assistant again so it can detect the iOS app is connected

What is AtHome assistant?

Home Assistant is an open-source home automation platform that focuses on local control and privacy. Supported products include: Home Assistant Companion requires a configured Home Assistant instance.

Should I enable Home Assistant integration with my mobile app?

If you are planning to use a mobile application that integrates with Home Assistant, we recommend that you keep this integration enabled. If you are a mobile app developer, see the developer documentation for instructions on how to build your app on top of the mobile app component.

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How can I use Home Assistant app remotely?

2:1717:57Home Assistant 101: Setting up Remote Access - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAccess let's get started adding remote access to home assistant is as simple as opening a port onMoreAccess let's get started adding remote access to home assistant is as simple as opening a port on your network router to allow the outside world to get to your home assistant instance.

How do I access Home Assistant on local network?

3:4125:41How to access Home Assistant and your internal network with Twingate ...YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo you can install twin gate on your local network where your home assistant device resides. You canMoreSo you can install twin gate on your local network where your home assistant device resides. You can set it up on a raspberry pi if you have access to install docker containers.

Can you run Home Assistant on iPhone?

The ios integration is used by the Home Assistant Companion App for iOS to store and provide settings for actionable notifications and actions. Both of these can also be configured for a single device within the app, in which case the ios integration is not required.

How do I connect Home Assistant to app?

1:5210:13Getting Started with Home Assistant - Part 8.1 - Android Mobile AppYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBased on wi-fi ssid we need access to location. So in your case you would be granting permission toMoreBased on wi-fi ssid we need access to location. So in your case you would be granting permission to that. And i'll go while using the app.

How do I find my Home Assistant local IP?

ConfigurationBrowse to your Home Assistant instance.In the sidebar click on Settings.From the configuration menu select: Devices & Services.In the bottom right, click on the Add Integration button.From the list, search and select “Local IP Address”.Follow the instruction on screen to complete the set up.

Can't connect to Home Assistant from phone?

Android APP "Unable to connect to Home Assistant"Open your phone's Settings app.Tap Network & internet Advanced. Private DNS . If you can't find it, search for " Private DNS ." If you still can't find it, get help from your device manufacturer.Pick your option: Off. Automatic. Private DNS provider hostname.

How do I add Home Assistant to iPhone?

0:143:18Adding iPhone/iPad to Home Assistant + Device Tracking (2021 ...YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOn ios go to the app store. And search for home assistant there's a few different community apps forMoreOn ios go to the app store. And search for home assistant there's a few different community apps for home assistant.

Can I run Home Assistant on an iPad?

Installation & System Requirements​ The iOS App requires iOS 10 or greater, this means the oldest devices supported are the iPhone 5, 4th generation iPad and the 6th generation iPod touch. The Android app has 2 separate flavors full or minimal . Both flavors require Android 5.0 or greater.

How do I use Home Assistant on iPad?

5:367:06Integrate HomeKit with Home Assistant and control devices with SiriYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIf you open the home app tap on the home icon on the top. Open the home settings. And then home hubsMoreIf you open the home app tap on the home icon on the top. Open the home settings. And then home hubs and bridges. You should see the ipad connected on their home hubs.

What is network companion app?

Companion device profile, introduced in Android 12, is a feature that allows companion apps to request a set of permissions specific to the type of the companion device, for example, a smartwatch.

What is ESPHome?

ESPHome is a system to control your ESP8266/ESP32 by simple yet powerful configuration files and control them remotely through Home Automation systems.

How do you use Duckdns at Home Assistant?

Go to www.duckdns.org and logon using your preferred credential method. Once you logged on, add a domain and take note the token information. We will be using this token to configure the DuckDNS in Home Assistant. Also take note the domain information you created (e.g., https://myhomeassistant.duckdns.org).

How do I backup my Home Assistant?

5:499:35How to automatically backup Home Assistant to Google Drive - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou can click on the plus icon on the bottom right or you can also go to the actions menu and clickMoreYou can click on the plus icon on the bottom right or you can also go to the actions menu and click on backup. Now when manually creating a backup from the add-on.

What is Home Assistant Companion?

Home Assistant Companion lets you control all your devices and provides advanced location and notification engines to allow for complex automations.

Is Home Assistant the best app?

Home Assistant is awesome, the best smart home software I’ve used for sure. It’s not the easiest to use sometimes, it does take some homework, but it is the most powerful. I love that it’s all self-hosted, I don’t have to worry about any information or communication in the cloud. There are so many integrations available that it surprises me sometimes. This app is great, it functions like you would expect this app to, as an extension of any other interface for the software. I can’t recommend this app enough, and Home Assistant in general if you dedicate the time to it.

Does Home Assistant require SSL?

The instance must use Home Assistant Cloud or be accessible from the Internet and secured with a valid, non self-signed, SSL certificate for location tracking. Basic notifications work without external access.

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Equipment

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There's no new hardware needed for this part, though I will be using my phone (running iOS) to get the mobile app setup and a separate service called Nabu Casa to remotely connect to our Home Assistant install. An Android versionof the app is also available, though I can't comment on that as I haven't used it.
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Setup

  • After installing the mobile app on my phone I ran into my first issue after just a couple of clicks, I tried continuing through the app setup and it crashed. I tried again. It crashed. Off to search for the problem I went! It turns out that version of the app had a bug that crashed when on WiFi and trying to look at an external_url- I wasn't the only one having that issue either: I disabled WiFi, an…
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Impressions

  • When I first started using it the app felt a little janky. But I completely understood why as it's mostly just a web view of your Home Assistant instance and that leads to layout shifting and re-flows of content as things load in, as well as unstyled flashes until it picks up on your theme. With updates to Home Assistant in the past couple of months though, the UI performance is dramatic…
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Usage

  • One thing I found through using it a little was that I felt the header took up quite a lot of space (minor thing, but hey...) I discovered a custom header plugin (installed via Home Assistant Community Store (HACS)that allows custom header options! Using these options I was able to get the menu down to this: Much better! I've hidden the menu button (top left) that accesses the …
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Location

  • Using the mobile app also allows us to use our phones as device trackers for location. Using this I'm able to setup automations that run only when we're not home. For example, when we leave home, I want to turn on motion detection on my cameras, and turn off the lights (I'm notoriously bad at turning them off) - so I have an automation that runs with the following configuration:
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Notifications

  • I've only played around with simple notifications so far (as you can see above). You can have actionable notificationsbut that's not something I've played with (yet). One thing I have realised is: not all notifications are relevant at all times. So I have conditional checks in some automations that send notifications only when they're relevant. For example, if the washing machine or dishw…
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Conclusion

  • I'm happy with the mobile app, it's not quite as slick as some other apps from some platforms, but it allows me to configure it to do what Iwant it to show, not what a device maker decides it should show. Notifications are nice, I'm going to experiment with actionable notifications at somepoint soon I think. There's the ability to have things triggered by widgets (actions)in iOS too, which is s…
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