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Guides, how‑tos, and best practices for professional Home Assistant deployments.
Welcome to the Selora Homes documentation. Explore guides and how‑tos to deliver reliable, enterprise‑grade Home Assistant solutions.
Roadmap
Explore upcoming features and improvements planned for Selora Homes.
- mTLS Certificates for Companion App Mutual AuthIssue client certificates per installation so the Companion App's native sessions (location + sensors, live entity states, Watch/CarPlay, Assist, token refresh) connect directly to Home Assistant without an auth proxy in the path.Roadmap Home-Assistant Companion-App Security Mtls Remote-Access Homeowners
- Alexa Voice ControlA published Selora Alexa Smart Home Skill that lets homeowners control their Home Assistant through voice, routed to each customer's installation via Selora Connect.Roadmap Home-Assistant Voice Alexa Homeowners
- Local HTTPS Support for Home AssistantAdd HTTPS support for local Home Assistant access to encrypt traffic on the local network.Roadmap Home-Assistant Security Homeowners
- Mobile App for InstallersA mobile app that brings notifications to installers — job reminders, hub order updates, and a live installation process.Roadmap Installers Notifications Installation Hubs
- Portal.io Integration — Automated Proposals from Installation ManifestsConnect Portal.io to Selora Connect to automatically generate client proposals from installation manifests.Roadmap Home-Assistant Installation Installers Integrations
- Guided InstallationsA live, step-by-step installation-day companion that automates setup and tells installers exactly what to do next.Roadmap Home-Assistant Installation Installers
- Team Management in ConnectRoles and permissions management for installer teams in Selora Connect.Roadmap Connect Team-Management Roles Permissions Installers
- Support Access Requests Validation via SMSApprove, deny, and revoke installer remote access requests via SMS reply — no login required.Roadmap Selora-Connect Remote-Access Sms Homeowners Installers
- Secure Credential Management for InstallationSecure vault for homeowner credentials during installation — installer can request usage without ever seeing plaintext.Roadmap Selora-Hub Security Credentials Homeowners Installers Kms
- Installation ManifestsComprehensive home overview and device inventory to guide installation and troubleshooting.Roadmap Home-Assistant Installation Homeowners Installers
- Selora AI: SkillsThe capability layer of the Selora AI agent. Skills are atomic actions the agent can take: call an API, configure an integration, create an automation, query a device. Recipes are declarative; Skills are imperative.Roadmap Selora-Ai Skills Agent Openclaw Tools
- Selora AI LocalA local LLM backend for Selora AI, running entirely on-device for maximum privacy and performance.Roadmap Ai Local Privacy Llm
- Selora AI: Library of RecipesA curated, community-driven library of recipes for Selora AI: declarative packages that describe end-to-end smart-home outcomes and let the agent set them up automatically.Roadmap Selora-Ai Recipes Blueprints Community Automation
- Selora AI: Suggest Integrations and DevicesSelora AI suggests relevant integrations and devices to install based on the home configuration and existing automations.Roadmap Selora-Ai Ai Integrations Devices Automation
- Selora AI MCP Server: OAuth 2.0 AuthenticationBring OAuth 2.0 authentication to the Selora AI MCP server for secure Home Assistant connections, replacing manual long-lived tokens.Roadmap Ai Mcp Oauth Security Home-Assistant
- Selora AI: Create ScenesLet users create Home Assistant scenes through natural conversation with Selora AI.Roadmap Selora-Ai Scenes Automation Home-Assistant
- Selora AI Cloud gatewaySimplify the Selora AI experience by providing a managed cloud gateway alongside local model support.Roadmap Selora-Ai Cloud Gateway Infrastructure
- Selora AI: Delayed/scheduled actions via chatExecute delayed smart home actions using natural language time expressions.Roadmap Selora-Ai Scheduling Automation Home-Assistant
- Selora AI: Proactive automation suggestions in chatSurface top-scored automation suggestions conversationally when the user asks.Roadmap Selora-Ai Automation Suggestions
- Selora AI: Embedded ClawReplace the current web chat with a core Claw layer, enabling Selora AI conversations across multiple channels including web chat, Telegram, and more.Roadmap Selora-Ai Chat Claw Zeroclaw Telegram Messaging
- Fixed IP during Installation/RestoreAllow users to specify a fixed IP address during Selorabox installation or restore to maintain service continuity.Roadmap Networking Installation Restore
- Managed Frigate for Realtime Object Detection with IP CamerasProvide a managed version of Frigate along with Home Assistant to provide realtime object detection with IP cameras.Roadmap Frigate Nvr Ai Security
- Pairing Code StorageSecurely store device pairing codes in your Selora Homes account to simplify re-installation and maintenance.Roadmap Hardware Maintenance Installers Homeowners
- OPNsense VPN SupportSupport for OPNsense VPN as a robust alternative to Wireguard for secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity.Roadmap Vpn Opnsense Networking Security
- Multi-property managementBulk management and overview for multi-property managers.Roadmap Multi-Property Management Connect
- Incremental Backups: Optimized Data Protection and Storage EfficiencyImplement incremental backups to reduce storage usage and improve backup efficiency, especially for systems with large local models.Roadmap Backups Storage Efficiency Home-Assistant
- Home Assistant Health Monitoring (Experimental)Experimental feature to monitor the health of Home Assistant devices and integrations, providing a foundation for Automatic Updates.Roadmap Health-Monitoring Home-Assistant Experimental
- Alert Configuration and DashboardEnable homeowners and installers to view, manage, and configure alert notifications for their installations.Roadmap Alerts Notifications Dashboard Installers Homeowners
- Health Monitoring: Integrations & DevicesMonitor the health of Home Assistant integrations and connected devices, including battery levels and connectivity status.Roadmap Health-Monitoring Integrations Devices Home-Assistant
- Automated Home Assistant UpdatesAutomated Home Assistant updates with pre-update backups, health monitoring, and intelligent rollback.Roadmap Home-Assistant Updates Automation
- Installer Quote AssistantMobile app for installers to create live quotes by inventorying customer properties on-site.Roadmap Installers Mobile-App Quoting
- Alarm systemsCentralize sensor and camera feeds into Home Assistant for unified monitoring and external security paging integration.Roadmap Home-Assistant Security Homeowners Installers
- Secure Remote Access: Home Assistant (Homeowners)Permanent remote access to the Home Assistant UI for homeowners when off their local network.Roadmap Remote-Access Home-Assistant Homeowners
- Pre-installed Selora Hardware (Turnkey)Offer a turnkey device pre-installed and pre-configured with Selora services to speed setup for installers and homeowners.Roadmap Hardware Turnkey Installers Homeowners
- High Availability Home AssistantPremium, failover-ready Home Assistant deployments using a Proxmox cluster (2+ nodes) to minimize downtime.Roadmap Proxmox High-Availability Home-Assistant Installers
- Selora Foundation InfrastructureA foundational infrastructure layer for our MVP that provides the core system architecture for installers to deploy Selora Homes solutions.Roadmap Infrastructure Mvp Installers
- Selora Smart Agent: Intelligent Home Assistant Configuration ManagementIntelligent smart agent that proactively analyzes and optimizes Home Assistant configurations with one-click approval.Roadmap Smart-Agent Installers Homeowners Automation
- Automated System Backups and Restore: Comprehensive Protection for Smart Home ConfigurationsAutomated backup and restore capabilities for Home Assistant installations, ensuring data protection and quick recovery from system failures.Roadmap Backups Restore Installers Homeowners
- Remote Installation Monitoring: Comprehensive Health Tracking for Smart Home InstallationsReal-time monitoring and health tracking for smart home installations, serving both installers and homeowners with proactive insights and maintenance recommendations.Roadmap Monitoring Installers Homeowners
- Secure and On-Request Remote Access for InstallersPremium secure remote access feature enabling installers to safely access customer Home Assistant installations.Roadmap Remote-Access Installers Homeowners
- Self-Service Tier with Device RentalRoadmap for the $9/month Self-Service tier: a pre-configured Selora Hub shipped to customers as a rental, bridging fully DIY setups and premium professionally-supported offerings.
Selora AI
Complete guide to the Selora AI Home Assistant integration — installation, configuration, the Selora AI chat panel, MCP onboarding, and privacy.
- InstallationInstall Selora AI via Selora Hub one-click toggle, HACS, or manually into your Home Assistant instance.Selora-Ai Installation Hacs
- ConfigurationConfigure Selora AI after installation — LLM provider setup, device discovery, and integration options.Selora-Ai Configuration
- Chat Panel & AssistUse the Selora AI chat panel and Home Assistant Assist to interact with your home in plain English.Selora-Ai Chat Assist Voice
- AI-Generated AutomationsHow Selora AI drafts automations for your review and how to manage them.Selora-Ai Automations
- HealthThe Selora AI Health tab gives your home a single 0-100 health score backed by deterministic checks for offline devices, low batteries, integration errors, and automation problems.Selora-Ai Health Monitoring Diagnostics
- RecipesInstall pre-built, ready-to-run smart-home setups from the Selora AI recipe catalog: browse, match your devices, and install in a few clicks, with a clean uninstall.Selora-Ai Recipes Automation
- OpenClawConnect OpenClaw to your Home Assistant with the Selora Homes ClawHub skill — OAuth 2.0 authentication, one-command setup for Selora Hub users, and full tool reference.Selora-Ai Openclaw Clawhub Mcp
- MCP & Agent SkillsConnect external AI agents to Selora AI using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — setup, client configs, Docker networking, and troubleshooting.Selora-Ai Mcp Agent-Skills
- Hermes AgentConnect Hermes Agent to your Home Assistant with the Selora Homes skill — MCP access, OAuth 2.0 authentication, and a read-only or read-write scope you choose during consent.Selora-Ai Hermes Agent Mcp Oauth
- Selora AI LocalSelora AI Local is Selora's fine-tuned model for Home Assistant that runs entirely on your own hardware for optimal privacy.Selora-Ai Local Privacy Model
- Recharge CreditsBuy one-time Selora AI credit top-ups to extend your monthly allowance. Self-serve from the Selora AI page in Connect.Selora-Ai Credits Billing Top-Up Recharge
- Privacy & SupportPrivacy details for each LLM backend and where to report issues.Selora-Ai Privacy Support
- Pre-releasesHow to opt in to Selora AI pre-release builds through the HACS pre-release switch entity, and how to go back to stable releases.Selora-Ai Hacs Pre-Release Beta Updates
Selora OS
Documentation for Selora OS, the managed Home Assistant platform you can install on your own hardware.
Selora Hub
Documentation for Selora Hub, our managed Home Assistant instance solution.
- Getting StartedGet started with your Selora Hub smart hub. Register your device, claim your installation, and begin configuring Home Assistant.Selora-Hub Getting-Started Registration Home-Assistant
- Network RequirementsComplete list of network endpoints and firewall rules required for Selora Hub installation and operation.Selora-Hub Network Firewall Installation
- IP ConfigurationConfigure the network IP address for your Selora Hub, including DHCP, fixed IP, and manual network settings.Selora-Hub Network Ip Dhcp Static-Ip
- Migration GuideGuide for migrating an existing Home Assistant installation to Selora Hub.Selora-Hub Migration Backup Home-Assistant
- Remote AccessEnable Selora Homes remote access, choose a protection mode, use it in a browser, and configure the same remote access URL in the Home Assistant Companion App.Selora-Hub Remote-Access Home-Assistant Installers
- Manage Installer Remote AccessHow homeowners can review, approve, deny, and revoke installer remote access requests to their Home Assistant installation.Selora-Hub Remote-Access Home-Assistant Homeowners
- Device Pairing CodesHow to store and manage device pairing codes in Selora Connect for easy retrieval during maintenance.Pairing-Codes Hardware Maintenance Devices
- Selora AIEnable Selora AI on your Selora Hub to get AI-powered automation suggestions and insights directly in Home Assistant.Selora-Hub Selora-Ai Hacs Home-Assistant
- BackupsHow automatic backups work in Selora Hub, including retention policies and restore options.Selora-Hub Backups Restore Home-Assistant Installers
- Billing & Plan ChangesHow to change your Selora subscription plan, cancel, or reactivate — all self-serve from your account.Selora-Hub Billing Subscription Plans Upgrade Downgrade
- Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently asked questions about Selora Hub, including security, privacy, and access control.Selora-Hub Faq Security Privacy
How‑to Guides
Step‑by‑step instructions for common installer workflows.
For Installers
Resources for Selora Homes installers.
- Installer Partner ProgramThree partner tracks for smart home integrators, installers, and Home Assistant specialists to work with Selora Homes.Installer Partner-Program Selora-Ai Remote-Access
- What to Expect During OnboardingWhat happens after you buy your first Selora Hub, from the welcome email through your first install day.Installer Onboarding Selora-Hub Selora-Connect Getting-Started