Can I use this to set up whole home automation programs? And still be able to access this from anywhere I want? Or is this a when you're at home and only home use? null

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Tundra · Accepted Answer

for home and anywhere on the world if you have internet.

Western Digital Team · Answer

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Answered by Western Digital Team 3 years ago

DaveO · Answer

Without knowing exactly how your home automation works, it is hard to answer precisely. But, I'll say this; the My Cloud is a primarily a file storage device. The file storage function can be setup to access locally as well as via Internet. 
It also has the ability to run certain Apps within the Linux/Apache context, but they are limited. A list may be found here:
https://www.westerndigital.com/support/software/my-cloud-apps
I don't see anything related to home automation. 
So if your home automation program simply needs a file storage device, the My CLoud is well suited, but it won't run the program itself.

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