Just trying out Umbrel <> Zeus connection via Trailscale VPN (avail on the Umbrel App Store). Wow!! Instant connection to my node, only downside is you have to enable the VPN each time you want to use Zeus.
Extra pain in the ass if you’re already connecting to a VPN.
Regardless, at least it’s a reliable way of getting Zeus connected.
Interesting! Mind sharing where you learned about this? Curious to dig in.
Funny you ask, because it’s actually in Zeus getting started guide (https://docs.zeusln.app/for-users/getting-started/lightning-node-connect)
That’ll teach me not to read the docs in the future, been struggling with slow initial connection for ages! 🤦
🫣 I’m also guilty as charged. I did get to that page a week or two ago when I was setting it up but didn’t spend time understanding. I just read through it again and realized I totally botched the steps. Thanks! Excited to get it setup properly 🤙
I found an even better way, without the need for the additional Trailscale VPN app
- Install "Lightning Terminal" app (I'm using Umbrel so that was 1-click)
- Once installed, open Lightning Terminal and select "Connect with QR"
- Open Zeus (I'm on iOS), add a new node config
- Select "LND (Lightning Node Connect)" option
- Scan the QR
- Save, then connect. Boom! Nice and quick connection 💜
Awesome just sent you some sats as a thank you! 🤘 any chance you’ve tried sending sats from that node when you’re not on your local Wi-Fi? I had trouble with that as well, maybe this addresses that too!
Thanks! 💜⚡️! Not yet, that’s the dream. I’m trying to get away from using these custodial Lightning wallets and just have everything coming and going from my node.
Obviously I could just log in via onion browser and send/receive like that, but man what a pain. That’s why I like the look of Zeus, has all of those nice mobile wallet functionality but connected to your home node.
Agreed! That’s why I have my Alby wallet for now but would much rather be able to fully transact both on chain and lightning directly through my node. Looking forward to the advancements in UX as time goes on for sure 🤙
Should be working great when you’re not on WiFi as well — Zeus has been improving so much lately! My favorite wallet!
