What a custom route does

A custom route grants access to one IPv4 host (/32) on one TCP port. A home can have up to three custom routes in addition to its Home Assistant route.

Examples include an NVR, a NAS administration page, a printer, or an OctoPrint box within the same home network.

Create a route

  1. Choose the home in the Portal.
  2. Enter the device's IPv4 address.
  3. Enter the specific TCP port for the service.
  4. Assign the route only to the client devices that need it.

What it deliberately does not do

A custom route does not expose a subnet, provide general LAN access, or create cross-home routing. It exposes the device and port you choose.