Install Home Assistant 2026 – Docker, VM, Frankfurt VPS

Quick answer: Home Assistant on a VPS = container image, proxy on 443, don’t publish 8123. Zigbee sticks stay on the LAN; the VPS is for automations and remote UI.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Can Home Assistant run on a VPS?

Yes as a container. USB Zigbee sticks need bare metal/Proxmox passthrough – not a remote VPS.

HAOS or Docker?

At home with a stick: HAOS. In a datacenter: container + MQTT/Zigbee in the LAN via VPN.

Which port?

UI 8123. Never expose 8123 raw. Use a TLS proxy and strong auth.

Remote access?

WireGuard into the LAN or a TLS proxy. Nabu Casa is convenient; self-host keeps data in DE.

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