Prickly Guy Remote Support for Home Assistant

Client-controlled, time-limited remote support access using Tailscale OAuth and device tags.

Features

• ✅ OAuth tokens that never expire (auto-refresh every 50 minutes)
• ✅ Client controls access with simple toggle switch
• ✅ Auto-timeout after configurable period (0.5 - 8 hours)
• ✅ Visual notifications on all devices
• ✅ Secure tag-based access control
• ✅ Client phones/tablets never affected

What This Does

Allows you to provide secure, time-limited remote support to Home Assistant installations without requiring clients to manage expiring API keys. Clients control when you have access with a simple dashboard toggle.

Requirements

• Home Assistant with packages enabled
• Tailscale account (free tier works)
• Tailscale add-on installed in Home Assistant
• Card mod installed for dashboard card

Installation

See INSTALLATION.md for complete step-by-step instructions.

Quick Start

1. Drop pg_support.yaml into /config/packages/
2. Follow the installation guide
3. Client toggles support access when needed
4. Access automatically expires after timeout

Support

Created by Prickly Guy for family, friends, and clients.

Questions? Contact: Support@Pricklyguy.com

License

MIT License - Feel free to use and modify!