Clouvea Ecosystem

Clouvea transforms your Android-compatible devices into powerful edge storage nodes. Here are some of the best ways to build your personal cloud.

The Battery Saver Setup: Smart Wi-Fi Plugs

For devices with built-in batteries (like phones and tablets), you can use smart Wi-Fi plugs paired with Google Home automations. Configure your automation to turn on the smart plug to charge the connected Clouvea node device when its battery falls below 30-40%, and automatically turn off the plug when it reaches 80% to maximize battery lifespan.

TP-Link Kasa, Wemo, or any Google Home compatible Smart Plug

The Ideal Setup: Android TV Boxes & Smart Hubs

These are perfect for Clouvea because they are designed to be plugged into the wall 24/7, they connect via Ethernet/WiFi, and they almost always have USB ports for external hard drives.

NVIDIA Shield TV, Xiaomi Mi Box, Generic Android TV Boxes

The Enthusiast Setup: Single Board Computers (SBCs)

Tech-savvy users love DIY servers. Running Android on an SBC gives you massive flexibility with USB expansion and ultra-low power consumption.

Raspberry Pi 4/5 (running LineageOS), Orange Pi, Odroid

The Repurposed Setup: Spare Phones & Tablets

This is our original pitch and still the lowest barrier to entry. Repurpose what you already have in your drawer.

Any Android phone/tablet (Android 8.0+). USB OTG support recommended.