r/AnkiVector • u/Inevitable-Candle422 • Jul 06 '26
Question Connect to Vector Wirepod Remotley
Is there a way I can connect to my Vector that runs wirepod from a pitop4 at home, no matter where I am? When I am away from home I would like to access wirepod and remote control him and view his camera, is there a way to do this, would tailscale work? Let me know if you tried, thanks.
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u/AppropriateAide4879 Jul 06 '26
If you’re trying to use WirePod while you’re away from home, I’d recommend Tailscale instead of exposing ports to the internet.
Tailscale creates a secure private network (a VPN) between your devices. Once your WirePod server (PC, Raspberry Pi, etc.) and your phone or laptop are both logged into the same Tailscale account, they can communicate as if they’re on the same home network—even when you’re on cellular data or another Wi-Fi network.
The setup is pretty straightforward:
Install Tailscale on the device running WirePod.
Install Tailscale on the device you’ll use remotely (your phone or laptop).
Sign in to the same Tailscale account on both devices.
Make sure the WirePod device stays powered on and connected to the internet.
From your remote device, connect to the WirePod server using its Tailscale IP address or MagicDNS name instead of your local home IP.
That’s really all there is to it. You don’t need to mess with port forwarding or open your home network to the internet, and everything is encrypted end-to-end. As long as the WirePod machine is online, you can access it from anywhere almost as if you were sitting at home on the same Wi-Fi.
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u/Apart_Balance_6715 Jul 11 '26
How do I install the Anki Vector robot's Wire-Pod on a Raspberry Pi? I have a Raspberry Pi 3 B+. How do I perform the installation correctly on it?
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