Knowledge Base
Set up and manage HomeTunnel.
Practical, factual guides for pairing homes, connecting devices, adding routes, and understanding how the service behaves.
01
Getting started
Set up your account, pair a home, and enroll client devices.
6 min read →02Install the Home Assistant add-on
Add the repository, install the add-on, and pair one routing device per home.
5 min read →03Use the mobile apps
Enroll a phone, connect to Home Assistant, and switch between homes.
4 min read →04Expose specific IoT devices
Create host-only routes for an NVR, NAS, printer, or another service.
5 min read →05How connectivity works
Understand direct paths, NAT traversal, WireGuard, and encrypted relay fallback.
6 min read →06Alerts and monitoring
Choose email notifications for important device state changes.
3 min read →07Move devices between homes
Move a client device safely and understand which devices stay fixed.
4 min read →08Billing and the 14-day trial
Compare plans, understand trial terms, and know what cancellation changes.
5 min read →