Remote access for Home Assistant (DuckDNS/HA Cloud)

Access your Home Assistant securely on-the-go with either Home Assistant Cloud or DuckDNS in this in-depth tutorial. #smarthome #diy #automations 0:00 Introduction 1:55 Option One: Home Assistant Cloud (Easiest!) 2:42 Option Two: DuckDNS — Overview 4:45 Option Two: DuckDNS — Port Forwarding 6:26 Option Two: DuckDNS — Why DuckDNS? 7:18 Option Two: DuckDNS — Configuring DuckDNS 10:17 Option Two: DuckDNS — Verifying Configuration 11:42 Option Two: DuckDNS — Enabling SSL 13:57 Option Two: DuckDNS — Troubleshooting Configuration 14:27 Option Two: DuckDNS — Static Local IP Address 15:05 Option Two: DuckDNS — Testing Everything! 17:17 Outro Subscribe to GTOTechnology (Grayson Adams) here:    / gtotechnology   ---- About: Learn how to properly access your Home Assistant when you're outside your network, using Home Assistant Cloud or DuckDNS. Both options are covered in this video, and it's up to you which choice you wish to make. Home Assistant Cloud is the easiest but has an associated cost, whereas DuckDNS is more complex but is free. Shot with an iPhone SE 2 Credits: Intro music by SNSCRN: https://soundcloud.com/snscrn_music?r... DISCLAIMER: Products recommended in my videos are often sponsored through the Amazon Associates program, where I earn a commission on qualifying purchases.