HomeVault questions

HomeVault VPN FAQ.

Straight answers about the appliance, remote access, WireGuard, connectivity, pricing and what happens before launch.

The short version.

HomeVault is being built as a dedicated appliance for people who want secure access back to their own home network without operating a VPN server themselves.

The appliance stays at home, connected by Ethernet and USB-C power. Native clients pair with it and establish the encrypted path back to the LAN.

Questions people ask

Frequently asked questions

What is HomeVault VPN?

HomeVault VPN is a small home-network appliance designed to give your approved devices secure remote access back to the devices and services on your home LAN.

How much will HomeVault cost?

The current planned hardware price is £129. HomeVault is still pre-launch, so final specifications, pricing and availability may change before commercial release.

Do I need a subscription?

The current plan is for core remote access to work without a subscription. HomeVault Plus is planned as an optional £4.99 per month or £49.99 per year upgrade for features such as multiple devices, multiple HomeVault locations and shared access.

Does HomeVault require port forwarding?

HomeVault is designed not to require normal inbound port forwarding. It prefers direct encrypted connectivity and can use an encrypted Secure Relay transport when a direct path cannot be established.

What devices and services can I access?

HomeVault is designed for services available on your home LAN, including Jellyfin, Home Assistant, NAS and SMB shares, Windows Remote Desktop, SSH, internal web applications and supported network devices.

Does HomeVault use WireGuard?

Yes. HomeVault's VPN data path is based on WireGuard encrypted networking.

Does the relay see my VPN private keys?

No. The Secure Relay is designed to transport encrypted VPN packets. VPN private keys remain on the paired endpoints.

Can I use HomeVault from mobile data or hotel Wi-Fi?

Yes. Once the remote device has normal internet access, the HomeVault client is designed to connect back to the appliance over Wi-Fi or mobile data.

Is HomeVault already shipping?

Not yet. HomeVault is currently pre-launch. The early-access list is for launch and availability updates and does not place an order or take payment.

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