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A smart home—without becoming its full-time engineer

Home Assistant is powerful, but selecting hardware, installing HAOS and add-ons, and maintaining automations all take time. WoowTech is preparing two service models: Option A (self-hosted) and Option B (managed by WoowTech). The owner-labeled items on this page must be confirmed before either option is offered internationally.

Option A (self-hosted)
Home Assistant runs on a host in your home
Option B (managed by WoowTech)
WoowTech manages the host infrastructure
8123
Never expose this port directly to the public internet

Why ask WoowTech to set it up?

Home Assistant supports a broad range of smart-home systems and has an active global community. That flexibility also creates a learning curve: supporting many systems means making many choices. Selecting hardware, flashing an image, commissioning Zigbee or Matter devices, building automations, and managing upgrades all require time and ongoing attention.

  • Time: Reading documentation, comparing recommendations, and troubleshooting can take many hours.
  • Reliability: An overlooked breaking change can interrupt automations throughout the home.
  • Security: Carelessly exposing port 8123 can make Home Assistant reachable from the public internet.
Key idea: You may want the benefits of a smart home without maintaining every component yourself. WoowTech is defining setup and managed-service options. [Owner: WoowTech Product — approve the service scope and availability before publication.]

Choose one of two deployment models

The primary difference is where Home Assistant runs. With Option A (self-hosted), the host is in your home. With Option B (managed by WoowTech), WoowTech manages the host infrastructure. The available features and division of responsibilities may differ between the two options.

Option A (self-hosted)

Option A (self-hosted)

The host runs in your home. This option may suit installations that use Zigbee, KNX, wired devices, or local control.

[Owner: WoowTech Sales — add the approved one-time price and currency](Confirm hardware, setup, and sales contact details)
  • Potential hardware choices include Home Assistant Green, Raspberry Pi, and mini PCs; discontinued Home Assistant Yellow hardware is suitable only for supported existing or second-hand installations
  • HAOS installation, initialization, time zone, and network configuration [Owner: WoowTech Delivery — confirm the included work.]
  • Selected add-ons such as Zigbee2MQTT, ESPHome, MQTT, SSH, and Studio Code Server [Owner: WoowTech Delivery — confirm the supported list.]
  • Selected arrival, good-night, notification, and backup automations [Owner: WoowTech Delivery — confirm the included automations.]
  • Remote-access design using an approved method [Owner: WoowTech Engineering — confirm the supported methods.]
  • Optional maintenance and upgrades [Owner: WoowTech Support — confirm coverage and exclusions.]
Explore Option A (self-hosted) →
Option B (managed by WoowTech)

Option B (managed by WoowTech)

WoowTech would manage the host infrastructure. This option may suit customers who do not want a local host and whose devices rely mainly on cloud integrations. [Owner: WoowTech Product — confirm eligibility and technical scope.]

[Owner: WoowTech Sales — add the approved recurring price and currency](Confirm the plan structure and sales contact details)
  • Hosting architecture, tenancy model, and region [Owner: WoowTech Engineering — confirm before publication.]
  • Preconfigured integrations for weather, calendars, notifications, or energy [Owner: WoowTech Product — confirm the supported list.]
  • Login URL and Companion App connection method [Owner: WoowTech Engineering — confirm the access design.]
  • Included Blueprints and themes [Owner: WoowTech Product — confirm the catalog.]
  • Backup and upgrade responsibilities [Owner: WoowTech Operations — confirm scope and exclusions.]
  • Migration and data-export options [Owner: WoowTech Product — confirm availability and scope.]
Explore Option B (managed by WoowTech) →
Before choosing: [Owner: WoowTech Product — confirm whether Option B (managed by WoowTech) may be used as an evaluation route before moving to Option A (self-hosted).] [Owner: WoowTech Sales — add the approved service area, currency, sales contact, and CTA destination.]

Option A (self-hosted): HAOS configured for you

Option A (self-hosted) places a Home Assistant host in your home. [Owner: WoowTech Product — confirm hardware supply, setup, handover, warranty handling, and maintenance responsibilities.]

Choosing the hardware

Select a host according to the installation, required protocols, workload, and budget. These models are examples rather than an approved product list:

ModelPotential useKey selection factorNotes
Home Assistant Green Smaller installations with light workloadsExternal radio requirements Entry-level Home Assistant hardware
Home Assistant Yellow (discontinued) Supported existing or second-hand installations onlyCompute module and storage configuration Not recommended for new purchases; confirm Thread requirements for an existing installation
Raspberry Pi 5 + SSD Users who prefer a configurable single-board computerPower supply, cooling, and storage [Owner: WoowTech Sales — confirm whether this configuration will be supplied.]
Intel N100 mini PC Larger installations or additional local workloadsFinal hardware configuration and workload Suitability depends on the selected configuration

Zigbee or Z-Wave radios, Matter controllers, and Thread border routers may also be required. Recommendations should be based on the devices you already own or intend to purchase.

What the delivery process could cover

The following process is illustrative. An approved statement of work must identify every included task and each party’s responsibilities.

  1. Consultation and requirements review

    Review the property’s size and floors, existing devices, household needs, and desired everyday automations. [Owner: WoowTech Delivery — approve the discovery checklist.]

  2. Solution design and hardware ordering

    A design may list hardware, protocols, add-ons, and automations. [Owner: WoowTech Sales — confirm procurement roles and the ordering process.]

  3. Installation and internal testing

    Potential work includes HAOS installation, regional settings, floors and areas, selected add-ons, initial automations, Companion App onboarding, remote access, and backups. [Owner: WoowTech Delivery — define the final scope and acceptance checklist.]

  4. On-site installation or delivery

    Installation, shipping, and remote onboarding depend on the customer’s location. [Owner: WoowTech Sales — confirm the service area and available delivery methods.]

  5. Optional remote maintenance

    Maintenance may cover upgrades, troubleshooting, automation changes, and new devices. [Owner: WoowTech Support — define access, authorization, included work, and exclusions before sale.]

Option B (managed by WoowTech): a managed Home Assistant host

Option B (managed by WoowTech) describes a proposed managed deployment for customers who do not want a local host. [Owner: WoowTech Product — confirm availability.] [Owner: WoowTech Sales — confirm billing, any minimum term, and cancellation terms.]

What the service could include

  • Instance model: [Owner: WoowTech Engineering — document the approved hosting region, tenancy design, and data architecture.]
  • Access URL: your-home.woowtech.io is an illustrative domain only. [Owner: WoowTech Engineering — confirm the domain, authentication flow, and Companion App connection.]
  • Integrations: [Owner: WoowTech Product — publish the supported integrations and any included configuration.]
  • Blueprints and themes: [Owner: WoowTech Product — confirm the included templates and themes.]
  • Backups: [Owner: WoowTech Operations — document the backup, restore, and export design.]

Which devices might connect?

A remotely hosted Home Assistant instance cannot automatically reach devices that are available only on your local network. Validate each device and integration against the final architecture:

Device typeOption B (managed by WoowTech) suitabilityNotes
Google, Apple, or Alexa cloud speakersPotentially suitableDepends on the relevant cloud integration
Mijia, Aqara, or Tuya cloud APIsPotentially suitableRequires a supported vendor account and integration
Wi-Fi smart plugs and bulbsDevice-dependentSome use a manufacturer’s cloud; others require local access
Zigbee, Z-Wave, Matter, or Thread devicesUsually requires local hardwareConfirm the local radio, controller, hub, or border-router design; consider Option A (self-hosted)
KNX, Modbus, or wired monitoringUsually requires local accessThese systems are commonly local; consider Option A (self-hosted)
HomeKit devicesDevice-dependentConsider Option A (self-hosted) when the integration requires local discovery or control
Warning: Do not assume that Option B (managed by WoowTech) can reach local-only radios or wired systems. Confirm the architecture for Zigbee, Z-Wave, Matter, Thread, KNX, Modbus, and local HomeKit devices before purchase.

Illustrative onboarding for Option B (managed by WoowTech)

  1. Select a plan

    [Owner: WoowTech Sales — publish approved pricing, eligibility, included features, and the ordering route before accepting orders.]

  2. Complete the initial setup

    Onboarding may cover regional settings, users, integration accounts, Companion App setup, and notification testing. [Owner: WoowTech Delivery — confirm the onboarding format and scope.]

  3. Use the service

    [Owner: WoowTech Support — define the training and support scope.] The Home Assistant Onboarding Guide is also available as self-service documentation.

  4. Consider moving to Option A (self-hosted)

    Moving from Option B (managed by WoowTech) to Option A (self-hosted) may require export and reconfiguration. [Owner: WoowTech Product — confirm migration availability, supported data, customer responsibilities, and fees.]

What could setup include?

These topics come from the 22-chapter Home Assistant Onboarding Guide. They illustrate possible work; they do not define an included service package. [Owner: WoowTech Product — approve the final service catalog.]

System and environment

  • Time zone, language, units, and location
  • Floors and areas
  • Entity names, labels, and categories
  • Household and guest accounts, permissions, and MFA

Add-ons and integrations

  • Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA for Option A (self-hosted)
  • ESPHome, Node-RED, and Studio Code Server
  • File editor and Terminal & SSH for administrative work
  • MQTT broker, InfluxDB, or MariaDB for advanced use
  • Weather, calendars, notifications, and Companion App setup

Initial automations

  • Entry light at sunset and night-light control at sunrise
  • Arrival behavior after everyone has been away
  • Good-night controls for lights, climate devices, and locks
  • Low-battery and offline-device notifications
  • Scheduled backups and backup-status notifications

Remote access and security

  • A Nabu Casa, Cloudflare Tunnel, or WireGuard design approved for the deployment
  • Trusted proxies and reverse-proxy configuration where applicable
  • MFA and other agreed protective controls
  • No direct public exposure of port 8123
Scope note: [Owner: WoowTech Product — confirm custom-integration availability and the supported brands and protocols.] [Owner: WoowTech Sales — confirm pricing for work outside the standard scope.]

Review the system after handover

These are illustrative customer review points, not delivery, support, savings, availability, or performance commitments.

  1. Day 0 · Handover

    Check the agreed handover list, access method, first device control, first notification, and dashboard access. [Owner: WoowTech Delivery — approve the acceptance checklist.]

  2. Day 7 · First week

    Review Companion App use and automation behavior. [Owner: WoowTech Support — publish the approved change-request process.]

  3. Day 30 · One month

    Review how new devices and automation changes will be handled. [Owner: WoowTech Support — define what assistance is included.]

  4. Day 90 · Three months

    Check whether household members can make routine changes and whether the Energy dashboard provides useful information. Results depend on the devices, data, and household.

  5. Day 180 · Six months

    Review the upgrade process before installing a release with breaking changes. [Owner: WoowTech Operations — document testing, approval, rollback, and customer responsibilities.]

  6. Day 365 · One year

    Review reliability, maintenance effort, and whether the deployment still meets household needs. [Owner: WoowTech Sales — confirm any renewal options and pricing.]

Compare DIY, Option A (self-hosted), and Option B (managed by WoowTech)

DIY Option B (managed by WoowTech) Option A (self-hosted)
Initial involvement You plan, install, and test the system Guided onboarding [Owner: WoowTech Delivery — confirm scope.] Consultation and handover [Owner: WoowTech Delivery — confirm scope.]
Hardware procurement You research and purchase the hardware [Owner: WoowTech Product — confirm whether customer hardware is required.] [Owner: WoowTech Sales — confirm guidance and procurement responsibilities.]
Local Zigbee, Z-Wave, or KNX devices You select and configure the required hardware [Owner: WoowTech Engineering — confirm the supported local-connectivity design.] [Owner: WoowTech Product — confirm supported protocols and installation scope.]
Data location Your host, subject to each integration’s cloud dependencies WoowTech-managed hosting [Owner: WoowTech Engineering — confirm the region and architecture.] Your host, subject to each integration’s cloud dependencies
Breaking changes You review and manage upgrades [Owner: WoowTech Operations — confirm upgrade responsibilities.] [Owner: WoowTech Support — confirm upgrade responsibilities.]
Remote-access security You design and maintain remote access [Owner: WoowTech Engineering — confirm the access method and controls.] [Owner: WoowTech Engineering — confirm the supported remote-access methods.]
Billing model Hardware and your own time [Owner: WoowTech Sales — publish the approved billing model.] [Owner: WoowTech Sales — publish the approved billing model.]
Support for household members Provided by whoever maintains the system [Owner: WoowTech Support — confirm available channels and coverage.] [Owner: WoowTech Support — confirm available channels and coverage.]

Where is data stored, and who can access it?

Data handling depends on the deployment and on every integration you enable. This page does not make privacy, compliance, data-residency, confidentiality, or access-control commitments.

Option A (self-hosted)

  • Some data may remain on the local host, while integrations may send data to third-party services.
  • [Owner: WoowTech Engineering — document any remote-maintenance access and customer controls.]
  • [Owner: WoowTech Product — document supported export and offboarding procedures.]

Option B (managed by WoowTech)

  • [Owner: WoowTech Engineering — document the hosting architecture and region.]
  • [Owner: WoowTech Security — review the technical security description before publication.]
  • [Owner: WoowTech Operations — document backup, restore, and export procedures.]
  • [Owner: WoowTech Security — document staff-access and customer-authorization procedures.]
Warning: Do not expose port 8123 directly to the public internet. [Owner: WoowTech Engineering — publish the approved remote-access architecture and customer responsibilities.]

Frequently asked questions

How much will it cost?
[Owner: WoowTech Sales — publish approved pricing, currency, plan structure, quotation process, and sales contact.] Until then, this page is informational and does not present an offer.
Can WoowTech take over an existing Home Assistant installation?
[Owner: WoowTech Product — confirm whether assessment and takeover services are available, including eligibility and deliverables.]
Is installation or delivery available in my country?
[Owner: WoowTech Sales — publish the approved service area, installation and shipping options, travel charges, and remote-onboarding availability.]
What happens if I move?
Option A (self-hosted) may require network and remote-access reconfiguration. Option B (managed by WoowTech) may require location and zone updates. [Owner: WoowTech Support — confirm the available relocation assistance and fees.]
Can WoowTech access information about my home?
The answer depends on the approved service architecture and support process. [Owner: WoowTech Security — provide reviewed, publishable information about staff access, customer authorization, and customer controls.] Do not infer a privacy or legal commitment from this planning page.
Can I buy hardware without setup?
[Owner: WoowTech Sales — confirm hardware-only availability, reseller status, warranty handling, and setup-support options.] The Home Assistant Onboarding Guide is publicly available regardless of purchase.
How does Home Assistant Cloud differ from Option B (managed by WoowTech)?
Home Assistant Cloud by Nabu Casa adds cloud features to a Home Assistant installation that you operate. Option B (managed by WoowTech) describes a proposed host managed by WoowTech. [Owner: WoowTech Product — confirm Option B availability and publish its approved feature set.]

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Use the approved sales channel to ask about Option A (self-hosted) or Option B (managed by WoowTech). [Owner: WoowTech Sales — add the service area, availability, and sales process before publication.]

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