This paper will review the state-of-the-art in Zero Configuration initiatives as it applies to an in-home network. The IETF Zeroconf, UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play), Apple Rendezvous and IPv6 Stateless Address Autoconfiguration initiatives will be covered. In addition, from a MSO’s perspective, does Zero Configuration represent a lost revenue opportunity or a lost headache opportunity? How will the Zero Configuration home network connect to the internet?