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Home Cloud

The easy-to-use solution that enables you to say goodbye to the high-cost, privacy nightmare of Big Tech services so that you can finally take back control over your digital life!

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The Cloud? At Home?

Yes! The Cloud was first sold as the cheap, convenient solution for backing up data, syncing our devices, and running apps from anywhere. Now though, cloud services are expensive, riddled with privacy issues, and constantly getting shutdown or made worse by the big companies who run them.

It's time for something new. A growing community of engineers and developers have been building free and open-source apps to replace the cloud services sold by Big Tech. All you need to use these apps is a system that will host them in your own personal "cloud". Home Cloud makes this easy!

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    The Solution is Simple

    Home Cloud solves the complexity problem of hosting your own services by packaging all you need into one device that is simple and intuitive to use. Plug it in, install your apps and say hello to digital freedom.

    What you need to run Home Cloud:

    • A power outlet

    • An internet connection

    • A web browser

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    Who is Home Cloud for?

    Home Cloud is for everyone! If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, Home Cloud could be the solution you've been waiting for!

    • Are you tired of ever-increasing subscription fees for cloud services?

    • Have you run out of space on iCloud or Google Photos?

    • Are you sick of Big Tech using your data to target you with creepy ads?

    • Do you want to finally own the services and apps you use everyday?

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    What can Home Cloud do?

    Home Cloud runs alternative versions of all the same apps you're using everyday. If you can think of an app, there's almost certainly a version of it that is compatible with Home Cloud.

    Here's some examples of apps that Home Cloud currently runs or will run in the near future:

    • Photo and video apps like iCloud and Google Photos

    • Office suite apps like Microsoft Office

    • Music and movie library servers for your personal collections

    • Note-taking apps like OneNote or Google Keep

    • Smart home control apps like Alexa and Google Home

    • And much, much more!

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    Finally the Cloud the way it should be

    Secure

    Your data stays safe and protected in your home. Nobody else can see it or access it without your permission.

    Simple

    Home Cloud doesn't require any expertise. If you have power and internet you're ready for Home Cloud!

    Personal

    After buying your Home Cloud server there are no required subscriptions. You buy it, you own it.

    An ever expanding App Store

    Home Cloud supports an always growing catalog of free and open-source apps. From photos, to music, to recipes, everything runs on Home Cloud!

    A screenshot of the Immich mobile app slider-frame

    Immich is a photo and video storage app that fully replaces services like iCloud and Google Photos.

    A screenshot of the Home Assistant mobile app slider-frame

    Home Assistant puts local control and privacy first by powering your smart home instead of Google or Alexa.

    A screenshot of the Temp mobile app (Tempo is an Android app for the Navidrome music server) slider-frame

    Navidrome allows you to enjoy your music collection from anywhere all while storing your favorite tunes at home.

    A screenshot of the Mealie mobile app slider-frame

    Mealie is a recipe manager and planner that helps you keep your family healthy and happy.

    A screenshot of the Jellyfin mobile app slider-frame

    Jellyfin is the volunteer-built media solution that puts you in control of your media. Stream to any device from your own server, with no strings attached.

    A screenshot of the Antenna Pod mobile app (Antenna Pod is an Android app that syncs with the PodFetch server) slider-frame

    PodFetch enables you to sync your podcast lists and status across all your devices.

    A screenshot of the MoeMemos mobile app slider-frame

    Memos is a privacy first note taking app that makes it easy to capture and share your greatest thoughts.

    Frequently asked questions

    Have questions about Home Cloud? We have the answers!

    Home Cloud hardware is currently in a private beta. If you are interested in participating please reach out to us!

    You can also run Home Cloud right now on your own hardware by checking out our GitHub. Documentation on how to install and run Home Cloud yourself is coming soon!

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    Anyone can use Home Cloud! We designed the system from the ground up to be simple and intuitive.

    When you buy a Home Cloud server all you need to do is plug it in and follow a few short directions to have a fully functional server. After that all you have to do is choose your apps just like you do on your phone!

    Home Cloud runs a lightweight version of Kubernetes so it is compatible with any app that can be containerized. If you already distribute a Docker image of your app it will run just fine in Home Cloud.

    Documentation is coming soon on how to write Home Cloud manifests for new apps but in the meantime you can check out examples in our App Store.

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