Description
Homeway provides a free, private, and secure cloud solution for Home Assistant users, enabling seamless remote access and advanced AI integrations. The platform is designed with user privacy and security as top priorities, employing strict policies and advanced measures to protect data. It offers lightning-fast remote access without exposing your Home Assistant server to the public internet.
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At its core, Homeway features Sage, an AI assistant powered by models like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini. Sage allows for natural language control of your smart home, information retrieval, and weather checks through lifelike voice and chat interactions. Users can personalize Sage with custom prompts and choose from over 80 voices powered by ElevenLabs for text-to-speech capabilities. This AI functionality is available for free to the entire community.
Beyond AI, Homeway facilitates robust smart home assistant integrations, supporting voice control through Google Home and Amazon Alexa. It also offers free end-to-end encrypted WebRTC camera streaming directly from your Home Assistant dashboard, utilizing free STUN server usage and limited TURN server streaming. For users needing access to other local services, Homeway's secure Local Access feature allows remote access to LAN nodes like Node-RED, Unraid, AdGuard, Bitwarden, and Pi-hole.
The platform is built on a worldwide server mesh designed for ultra-low latency, ensuring fast dashboard loading and responsive AI interactions. Homeway is an independent project, community-funded through optional Supporter Perks, with a mission to build and share private, secure cloud features for Home Assistant. It aims to complement existing solutions by focusing on hosted remote MCP, free Sage AI, and a forever-free remote access tier.
Homeway is easy to set up, requiring no maintenance, and works with any Home Assistant server. It provides a secure alternative for remote access, with features like two-factor authentication for account security and end-to-end encrypted tunnels. The service is committed to transparency regarding its security practices and privacy policy, ensuring users maintain control over their data.
- CategoryAI Personal Assistants
- Pricing ModelFreemium
- DeploymentCloud
- PlatformsWeb
Homeway's Core Features
Free Home Assistant Remote Access
Private and Secure Cloud Solution
ChatGPT-Based AI Assistant (Sage)
Google Home and Alexa Integration
Lifelike Text-to-Speech Voices
WebRTC Camera Streaming
Secure Local Access for LAN Services
End-to-End Encrypted Tunnels
Two-Factor Authentication for Accounts
Worldwide Server Network for Low Latency
Community-Funded Project
No Home Assistant Public Internet Exposure
How to use Homeway?
Install Homeway Add-on: Add the Homeway add-on to your Home Assistant server.
Configure AI Assistant: Set up Sage AI by connecting your preferred LLMs like ChatGPT or Gemini.
Enable Remote Access: Configure Homeway for secure, private remote access to your Home Assistant.
Integrate Voice Assistants: Connect Google Home or Alexa for voice control of your smart home.
Set Up Camera Streaming: Enable WebRTC for secure, encrypted camera feeds from your dashboard.
Access Local Services: Utilize the Local Access feature to remotely connect to other LAN services.
Personalize Sage: Customize prompts and select text-to-speech voices for Sage AI.
Homeway's Use Cases
- Remote Home Assistant Access
- AI-Powered Home Control
- Voice Assistant Integration
- Live Camera Streaming
- LAN Service Access
- Smart Home Automation
- Text-to-Speech for Alerts
