New install, can connect via browers but not via iPhone app

MrRogers · June 9, 2025, 9:19pm

I just created a VM (in VirtualBox) using the HA OS (hass). I can access Home Assistant just fine via browser via http://homeassistant.local:8123/ and via http://192.168.172.26:8123.

But the IOS app fails to connect.
Using the local DNS name:
http://homeassistant.local:8123/

Any tips?

Thanks.
Jack

stevemann · June 9, 2025, 9:26pm

This is just a wild guess because my knowledge of anything Apple can easily fit inside the period at the end of this sentence. With room for more.

If I am not mistaken, and frequently am, the app requires a subscription to Nabu Casa.

I’ll bet you can connect to Home Assistant from your phone if you use a browser- not the app.

MrRogers · June 9, 2025, 9:45pm

Sorry Steve, but it looks like you didn’t read my post carefully. I explained that I can indeed access it via browser.

I found the issue from prior posts in this community (I tried earlier, but didn’t find them).

IOS by default does not allow the app to access local network resources. Fixed in IOS Settings → Apps → Home Assistant:

But thanks for trying.
Jack

stevemann · June 9, 2025, 9:51pm

I assumed you meant on a real computer.

MrRogers · June 9, 2025, 9:57pm

Ah, you didn’t read my mind?

Sorry, I should have said exactly that.

Jack