[tor-dev] Using Tor Stealth HS with a home automation server

[bancfc at openmailbox.org]

On 2016-07-08 18:53, Nathan Freitas wrote:
> I've been working on some ideas about using Tor to secure "internet of
> things", smart devices other than phones, and other home / industrial
> automation infrastructure. Specifically, I think this could be a huge
> application for Tor Hidden Services and Onion sites configured with
> Hidden Service Authentication and "stealth" mode.
> 
> Earlier this year, I published some ideas on the subject here
> https://github.com/n8fr8/talks/blob/master/onion_things/Internet%20of%20Onion%20Things.pdf
> showing how you could use Orbot and IP Camera apps to build a 
> cloud-free
> Tor-secured "Dropcam" style setup.
> 

Nice! An interesting Orbot feature to have is making QR Codes of 
authenticated Hidden Service info so mobile devices can easily add each 
other to a trusted network.