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Offline maps / Tile server (PMTiles)

Support tier: A (RoamCore native)

What this is

RoamCore includes a local tile server path so maps can render reliably without depending on third-party map providers.

Why it’s useful in a van

  • Maps still work when internet is poor
  • Faster, more predictable map rendering

Extra hardware required

  • None beyond your Home Assistant host storage (more storage helps for larger tilesets)

Install / best next step

  • RoamCore tile server component: homeassistant/custom_components/roamcore_tileserver
  • Add-on: homeassistant/addons/roamcore-tileserver
  • PMTiles: https://github.com/protomaps/PMTiles