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NAS (Network Attached Storage)

SUPERSEDED: This legacy tier-b spec has been promoted to a tier-b connection at connections/nas/. This page is retained for historical context only. The current recipe (Synology DSM Path A + QNAP Path B + generic SMB/NFS Path C + NAS contract wiring + 4 automations + 8 troubleshooting entries + tier-a promotion outline) lives at connections/nas/docs/recipe.md.

What it does

A NAS gives you reliable local storage for media, camera footage, backups, and logs—especially useful when you don’t want to depend on cloud services.

Why it’s useful in a van

  • Local backups (even offline)
  • Store CCTV recordings and Trip Wrapped exports
  • Central place for media libraries

How to install

  • A NAS (or a mini-PC with storage)

Common HA paths: - Use SMB/NFS shares for storage - Use Synology/QNAP integrations if you have those devices

  • Home Assistant Synology DSM: https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/synology_dsm/
  • Home Assistant SMB share (storage): https://www.home-assistant.io/common-tasks/os/#network-storage
  • Home Assistant backups overview: https://www.home-assistant.io/common-tasks/general/#backups

How it works

What RoamCore does behind the scenes.