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Phil and Rohan chat with Khaled, a periodontist who turned Home Assistant into the central brain of his home. From Roomba integrations and Soma shades to barcode-driven dog treat tracking, e-ink dashboards, and local AI workflows, this conversation is packed with practical smart home ideas.

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Chapters

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:56 Khaled’s Background

00:04:21 First Home Assistant Use

00:08:52 GUI Over YAML

00:12:24 Hardware And Green

00:16:27 Grocy And Barcodes

00:20:45 Scanner Workflow

00:26:20 NFC And More Ideas

00:35:35 Voice PE Remote

00:39:52 Terminal Displays

00:47:23 Local AI Tools

00:53:04 Automating CV Updates

00:56:39 Paperless NGX

01:00:46 Hermes And Agents

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Zooz

If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.

For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com

Apollo Automation

Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box.

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Phil and Rohan chat with Jason from the UK about building a truly proactive smart home with Home Assistant. From room-aware dashboards and presence detection to Alexa routines, Google Calendar, Todoist, Zigbee, ESP32s, and AI-powered driveway monitoring, Jason shares how he turned automations into a daily life assistant.

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Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:06 Jason’s smart home journey

00:05:19 Voice, automations, and helpers

00:12:00 Car, tea, and problem solving

00:18:45 Presence detection and room dashboards

00:26:50 Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and Matter choices

00:34:35 Todoist and calendar automation

00:44:30 Doorbells, garages, and briefings

00:52:40 Driveway security and Gemini

00:58:03 Sports dashboards and future plans

01:05:07 Getting started with smarter automations

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Zooz

If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.

For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com

Apollo Automation

Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box.

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In this episode Phil and Rohan chat with Omri, the creator of QuickBars, an Android TV and Google TV app for controlling Home Assistant from the couch. They dig into his smart home journey, how he replaced a slow proprietary Zigbee setup, and how Home Assistant became the central brain for his parents' house and his own apartment.

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Chapters

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:26 QuickBars overview

00:03:07 Broken smart home origin

00:05:58 Rebuilding with Home Assistant

00:10:04 Running two Home Assistant homes

00:14:51 House automations and cameras

00:18:57 Building QuickBars

00:28:29 App development lessons

00:31:34 Community response and use cases

00:35:04 Notification and camera features

00:38:40 Open source and AI coding

00:42:13 Apartment automations and alerts

00:48:39 Wrapping up QuickBars

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Zooz

If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.

For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com

Apollo Automation

Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box.

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Phil and Rohan unpack the massive 2026.7 release, including purpose-specific triggers and conditions graduating from Labs, the move to Matter.js, faster templates, improved dashboards, and better debugging tools. They also discuss mailbag comments and Rohan’s progress on his e-ink display.

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Chapters

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:10 Unify 2026 recap

00:10:45 Listener feedback and Yoto

00:28:40 E-Ink project update

00:32:43 Home Assistant 2026.7

00:40:52 Updates and integrations

00:50:40 Breaking changes and wrap-up

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Zooz

If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.

For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com

Apollo Automation

Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box.

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Neil walks us through how he has managed to leverage AI tools to create his dream smart home with Home Assistant. From automating blinds to automating a winter cottage

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Welcome

00:01:21 - Neil’s background

00:03:33 - Starting with Google Home

00:04:53 - Lutron and motion sensors

00:06:06 - Complex HVAC challenge

00:08:52 - DIY manifold control

00:10:52 - Radiant cooling by dew point

00:13:23 - Gas vs electrification debate

00:15:51 - Coding with AI tools

00:19:59 - Sauna and smart blinds

00:24:21 - Cottage winter automation

00:31:20 - Remote access choices

00:33:55 - Multi-building MQTT design

00:40:41 - Plant care automation

00:44:54 - Device health monitoring

00:49:59 - Zigbee vs Z-Wave talk

00:55:06 - Future plans and tools

00:59:38 - Wrap-up

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Zooz

If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.

For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com

Apollo Automation

Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box.

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Claudia joins Phil and Rohan to share how an orange Philips Hue bulb sparked a full-blown smart home powered by Home Assistant.

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:35 - Early lights to Apple Home

00:06:24 - Why local-first and fewer subs

00:07:59 - Server closet hardware and UDM

00:10:24 - Magic lights with mmWave

00:15:12 - Nap-time button and scenes

00:19:22 - Local voice, Music Assistant

00:27:03 - Protocols: Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread

00:31:00 - Door sensors and recessed mods

00:34:40 - Climate data and ESPHome AC

00:38:30 - Ceiling fans and canopy modules

00:41:30 - Partner approval and tweaks

00:44:30 - Cats: Litter-Robot and cameras

00:45:15 - Robot vacuums and Valetudo

00:48:30 - Dashboards that are simple

00:52:10 - YAML, AI helpers, and costs

00:56:20 - Cloud-optional philosophy

01:01:06 - Robot mowers and real limits

01:01:06 - Humanoid robots chat and wrap

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Zooz

If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.

For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com

Apollo Automation

Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box.

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Steve from New Zealand (Kiwi Smart Tech) shares his journey from Tuya bulbs to a powerful Home Assistant setup. We dig into garage door woes and wins, cross‑protocol sensors, mmWave presence, and why Apple Home is his go‑to interface

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Chapters

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:00 Steve’s Kiwi smart home origin

00:10:15 First Home Assistant wins and fails

00:16:00 Garage door saga and ESPHome

00:23:50 Access control

00:28:01 From tinkerer to creator

00:41:00 Apple Home as UI

00:46:30 Ambient alerts: plants, leaks

00:55:10 Appliances, HACS, lock‑in

01:04:00 Cameras and continuous video

01:07:30 Wrap‑up and links

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Zooz

If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.

For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com

Apollo Automation

Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box.

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Rohan and Phil are breaking down the 2026.6 release, which features updates for Infrared, Purpose specific triggers and conditions. Plus we talk KVM’s, eInk displays and starting from scratch in 2026.

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:30 - New Works With HA gear

00:06:30 - Open Display collab, e‑ink

00:12:00 - E‑ink uses and costs

00:16:30 - OHF privacy paper

00:18:30 - RF and plugs

00:26:00 - JetKVM and PiKVM talk

00:29:30 - 2026.6: IR receivers

00:34:30 - Dashboards and Matter BLE

00:36:32 - Cards and automations

00:42:30 - Z‑Wave, Sonos, Reolink, Tuya

00:47:30 - New integrations roundup

00:54:30 - Breaking changes

00:56:30 - Fresh HA vs restore

01:00:00 - UniFi hiccup resilience

01:02:00 - Wrap‑up and callouts

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Zooz

If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.

For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com

Apollo Automation

Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box.

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Imre is a Home Assistant user, who was frustrated with his Google Home mini, so he created a PCB that can turn your Google Home Mini into a Home Assistant Voice Satellite

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Welcome & sponsors

00:02:30 - Imi’s smart home origin

00:05:00 - Lights first, then sensors

00:07:30 - Heating logic in Node-RED

00:10:00 - Room presence tactics

00:12:30 - Millimeter wave realities

00:15:00 - Cameras, alarms, UniFi

00:17:30 - Notifications via Telegram

00:20:00 - AI greetings at the door

00:22:30 - Protocols: Zigbee to Matter

00:25:00 - Wi‑Fi at scale pitfalls

00:28:30 - Voice stack & languages

00:31:30 - MickiMic: project intro

00:35:00 - Drop‑in PCB details

00:38:00 - HA Voice compatibility

00:41:00 - Gen2 plans & audio

00:44:00 - Echo future & limits

00:47:00 - Firmware hurdles

00:49:30 - Crowdsupply journey

00:53:00 - Pricing & sustainability

00:56:00 - What’s next & thanks

This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors

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Easily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.

Zooz

If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.

For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com

Apollo Automation

Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box.

Products Discussed

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Giovanni joins Rohan and Phil to dive into a fully local, privacy-first smart home. We cover Home Assistant on an Intel N100, Shelly devices, Zigbee vs Wi‑Fi, ESP32 Bluetooth proxies, Frigate with a Coral TPU, Reolink cams, and smart lighting with pets.

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Chapters

00:00:00 Intro

00:05:00 Local-only gear and protocols

00:12:00 Lighting, presence, and pets

00:18:00 Cameras, Frigate and automations

00:27:20 Media servers

00:33:00 Plex vs Jellyfin

00:41:00 Nextcloud and Immich photos

00:47:00 Backups and offsite strategy

00:53:00 Security, reverse proxy, wrap-up

This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors

Home Assistant Cloud by Nabu Casa

Easily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.

Zooz

If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.

For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com

Apollo Automation

Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box.

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Mark went from a rocky SmartThings world to a rock-solid Home Assistant install. He shares his tails of disaster and recovery, as well as his journey from Tasmota to ESPHome.

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:00 - SmartThings beginnings and first automations

00:06:00 - Old timers to cameras after a theft

00:09:30 - Discovering Home Assistant and server build

00:16:00 - From Node-RED to cleaner HA automations

00:19:50 - Reolink AI triggers outside lighting

00:23:30 - Server failure and Proxmox migration

00:28:30 - UPS woes and garage door backup issue

00:38:00 - Presence, Ecobee, salt and propane projects

00:44:00 - Matter locks, long-range Z-Wave ideas

00:49:00 - New Overview, Alarmo plans, wrap-up

This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors

Home Assistant Cloud by Nabu Casa

Easily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.

Zooz

If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.

For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com

Apollo Automation

Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box.

Products Discussed

Aladdin garage door openers (with battery backup): https://amzn.to/4mxGfPl

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Phil Hawthorne

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We’re diving into Home Assistant 2026.5 and re-capping the highlights from State of the Open Home 2026. There’s new RS-232 serial control, dashboard strategies, and more purpose-specific triggers.

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00:00:00 Intro

00:10:30 Roadmap deep-dive and HTTP 80

00:15:30 Easter eggs, Project BLAST, merch

00:19:30 IR databases and Z-Wave spectrum

00:23:00 2026.5: RS-232 and RF proxies

00:28:30 RF rolling codes and SDR hopes

00:31:30 Dashboards: strategies and shortcuts

00:36:00 Vacuums chat and power strip ad

00:41:00 Purpose-specific triggers (Labs)

00:44:00 MQTT, Matter, ESPHome updates

00:46:30 Shelly, Sonos, groups, and S1/S2

00:50:30 Apple TV typing, WLED, notifications

00:54:00 Immich photos, Subaru, and UniFi

00:57:00 New integrations roundup

01:00:00 Breaking changes: Ring, webhooks

01:01:30 Template docs overhaul

01:02:30 Network outage story and resilience

01:05:30 Wrap-up and sign-off

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We’re sitting down with Nick and Larsen from FireAvert to talk about how FireAvert aims to stop house fires, and how they can tie into smart home systems like Home Assistant

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00:00:00 Intro and Sponsors

00:04:00 What FireAvert Does

00:08:00 Technical Challenges and Detection

00:12:00 Form Factor and Installation

00:16:00 Accuracy, ML, and Notifications

00:20:00 Smart Automations and Control

00:24:00 Product Evolution and Z-Wave/LoRa

00:31:00 Risk Areas: Kitchens, EVs, Dryers

00:35:00 Water Leaks and Mitigation

00:39:00 Startup Lessons and Team

00:43:00 Home Assistant Dev and Roadmap

00:46:00 Global Availability and Wrap-up

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Industrial data pro Mike joins Phil and Rohan to unpack his Home Assistant setup. We dive deep into Node‑RED flows, mmWave presence, actionable dashboards, and AI‑assisted automations—including recognizing his own cat and verifying the right bin is curbside.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:28 - Mike’s background and location

00:03:43 - From OpenHAB to Home Assistant

00:06:11 - Cloud vs local pragmatism

00:09:40 - Zigbee, Thread and Matter lessons

00:12:17 - Distributed hardware and Docker setup

00:16:08 - Family UX and presence ethos

00:20:26 - PIR, mmWave and context signals

00:24:41 - Automations with Node‑RED

00:29:50 - AI‑assisted automation building

00:34:44 - Dashboards and notifications

00:43:42 - Cameras, AI and the cat

00:50:59 - Smarter heating and preheating

01:03:33 - Actionable notifications philosophy

01:05:40 - Evangelizing at work and wrap‑up

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Electrical engineer Braden joins Phil and Rohan to share practical Home Assistant wins. From migrating to Zigbee2MQTT, taming a Whirlpool ice maker with ESPHome, building a garage door opener, and planning a sensor-packed greenhouse lab.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:23 - Meet Brayden in Windy Indiana

00:03:35 - From Hue to Home Assistant

00:08:50 - Greenhouse Lab Plans

00:12:45 - Nursery Voice and Motion Tactics

00:18:20 - RFID Cards for Kids’ Media

00:29:00 - Zigbee2MQTT, Aqara, Litter Box Hack

00:36:40 - ESPHome: Ice Maker and Garage

00:43:40 - Power Monitoring and Breakers

00:47:00 - Unifi, Cameras, and ZBT-2

00:52:30 - Agents, Dashboards, and Presence

01:00:20 - Wrap-up and Thanks

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Zooz

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Home Assistant 2026.4 is here! We break down Infrared as a first‑class feature with IR proxies, expanded purpose‑specific triggers, dashboard background colors, favorites for lights/covers, Matter lock credential management, and more. We also cover a critical HA OS/Supervisor security patch you should apply now.

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00:00:00 Intro, sponsors, housekeeping

00:02:30 2026.4 overview and event

00:05:00 Security alert and patch tips

00:07:30 New Works With partner: HeatIt

00:10:00 Feedback: Frigate and Litter‑Robot

00:12:30 Thread/Matter experiences and FP300

00:15:00 Local LLMs and home agents

00:17:30 Cat litter → RoboRock cleanup

00:20:00 Entity naming change delayed

00:23:00 Infrared goes first‑class

00:26:00 IR proxies now, RF coming

00:28:30 Purpose‑specific triggers expand

00:31:00 Dashboard background colors

00:33:30 Favorites for lights and covers

00:36:00 Matter lock credentials, locks

00:38:30 Robots: Roborock Q10, SmartThings

00:41:00 Jellyfin and Proxmox updates

00:43:30 Voice cleaning, backup progress

00:46:00 Markdown actions, LG IR nuances

00:48:30 New integrations roundup

00:51:00 E‑ink, energy, access, breaking changes

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For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com

Apollo Automation

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Director-turned-vanlifer Mike from the YouTube channel SmartyVan shows how he turned a bare Mercedes Sprinter into a fully automated, off‑grid smart RV powered by Home Assistant and ESPHome. We cover DC power realities, alternator charging vs solar, Starlink on the move, Bluetooth presence, wired vs Zigbee sensors and PoE cameras with Frigate. Perfect for vanlife, RV, and tiny home builders.

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00:00:00 - Intro, sponsors, Mike arrives

00:05:00 - From Sprinter shell to smart RV

00:10:00 - Power: solar, alternator, efficiency

00:16:00 - Home Assistant in a DC world

00:22:00 - Pi 4, microSD, backups

00:28:00 - Internet, Starlink, offline logic

00:35:32 - Van automations that matter

00:41:00 - Service mode and shop visits

00:47:00 - Presence without motion sensors

00:53:00 - OBD-II, WICAN, vehicle data

00:59:00 - Wired sensors vs Zigbee

01:05:00 - Cameras, Frigate, PoE control

01:09:00 - What’s next and where to find

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We’re diving into Kaden’s cat-first smart home: Reolink + Frigate for pet detection, PetLibro feeders, and a Litter-Robot 4 all tied together with Home Assistant and LLM-generated dashboards.

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00:00:00 Intro

00:03:35 From HomeBridge to Home Assistant

00:07:20 Cat cams and Frigate detection

00:12:45 Smart feeders and litter box

00:16:40 Human presence and privacy

00:20:50 Garage automation journey

00:24:42 State models and sponsor break

00:30:50 Wall tablet dashboards

00:36:27 Water monitoring with RTL-SDR

00:40:32 Energy tracking and panel CTs

00:44:52 Cutting server power draw

00:48:06 WLED beats Govee cloud

00:51:00 BLE proxies and neighbors

00:54:00 On-call alerts and alarms

00:56:20 Wrap-up and links

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Phil and Rohan go deep on practical AI for Home Assistant. We cover LLM Vision for doorbell and perimeter alerts, HACS add‑ons like AI Agent and AI Suggester, and using GitHub Copilot to generate YAML automations. Rohan shares his Ollama + LiteLLM routing setup and why private cloud models might beat pay‑per‑token APIs. Phil battles OpenClaw (aka MoltBot/Claude Bot) to control lights via MCP

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:02 - Rohan’s AI stack today

00:09:00 - HA’s built-in AI + Copilot

00:18:00 - HACS: AI Agent & Suggester

00:26:24 - LLM Vision in practice

00:37:00 - OpenClaw, MCP, and gotchas

00:47:00 - Do we need agents? Use cases

00:51:00 - Costs, feedback, and outro

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Breaking down Home Assistant 2026.3: map vacuum rooms to Areas for voice control, set HA as your default Android assistant with wake word support, SendSpin multi-room updates, Python 3.14 performance gains, and new integrations for Ghost, Proxmox, SwitchBot AI Art Frame, Trane HVAC, and NYC MTA.

Mailbag: NFC dash buttons, Aqara FP300 presence tips, bed sensors, and listener automations for pets and babies.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:40 - News: Partners, Event, Merch

00:03:54 - Dark Sky Returns: Acme Weather

00:08:02 - Mailbag: AI, Accessibility, Pets

00:12:56 - Gear Talk: Aqara, NFC, Bed Sensors

00:19:09 - 2026.3 Release Overview

00:21:56 - Vacuum Room-to-Area Mapping

00:27:42 - App & Voice: Python, Dashboards, Assist

00:32:15 - SendSpin Sync & Visuals

00:36:30 - Matter, Docker, AI, Energy

00:41:30 - Devices & Integration Highlights

00:44:24 - New Integrations Roundup

00:51:48 - Breaking Changes To Note

00:55:30 - Wrap-Up & What’s Next

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Andrew joins Phil and Rohan to share how he outgrew Apple HomeKit and built a powerful multi-user smart home in Home Assistant. We cover presence detection with ESP32s and sensors, ditching MyQ for a Meross garage opener, Yale smart locks, bathroom humidity fan automations, and fun ESPN sports goal alerts.

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00:00:00 - Welcome, Sponsors, Intro

00:02:00 - Andrew’s Tech Beginnings

00:05:00 - From Apple Home to HA

00:08:00 - Breaking HomeKit Limitations

00:11:00 - Hardware: Pi to Proxmox

00:14:00 - Backups, Restores, Cleanup

00:16:30 - Multi-User Automation Challenges

00:19:00 - Presence Without Phone Tracking

00:22:00 - Buttons, Switches, Voice Balance

00:25:00 - ESP32 Presence And Motion

00:29:00 - Bathroom Humidity Fan Logic

00:33:00 - Sensor Health & Batteries

00:36:00 - Lighting Philosophy & Accents

00:39:00 - WLED, TV Backlights, Aesthetics

00:41:30 - Goals For The Year, Wrap-Up

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For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com

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Will joins Phil and Rohan to share how he tamed a period UK home and a remote Canary Islands vacation property with Home Assistant, ESPHome, and Zigbee. We dive into DIY pool chemistry control, fridge monitoring with a ‘strawtenna’, tactile dashboards, AI‑assisted heating, and why Shelly is everywhere

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00:00:00 Welcome

00:03:30 Will’s origin story and tinkering

00:08:30 Finding Home Assistant and ESPHome

00:12:00 Hot tub and pool control projects

00:17:00 Remote Canary Islands setup

00:22:00 Zigbee vs Wi‑Fi in old homes

00:27:00 Antennas and fridge sensor hacks

00:32:00 Dashboards and tactile panels

00:37:00 AI and heating optimizations

00:42:00 Remote access: fiber and TailScale

00:46:00 Multi‑site management and ideas

00:50:00 Favorite automations and LLM Vision

00:56:00 Home lab, IPTV, and Channels DVR

01:00:00 2026 goals: energy, irrigation, WLED

01:05:00 Shelly scripts and local‑first

01:07:00 Community vendors

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Mike joins Phil and Rohan to share how he hides smart tech in a 1953 mid‑century home so it looks analog but works like magic. Plus: Roborock tricks, leak sensors that turn rooms blue, HomePod TTS vs Sonos ducking, Samsung Frame art‑mode headaches, and running full HA OS in a VMware Fusion VM on a Mac mini.

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00:00:00 Welcome

00:03:00 Lighting gateway and Hue hack

00:05:30 Sneaking tech and dance reveal

00:08:00 From HomeKit/HomeBridge to HA

00:10:30 Dashboards and camera setup

00:12:30 Bulbs vs switches in 50s home

00:14:30 Bathroom fan and comforts

00:16:30 Homelab and Zigbee backbone

00:19:00 LLMs and announcements

00:21:30 Laundry alerts and Mac lab

00:25:30 Presence sensing strategy

00:28:00 Leak sensors and water safety

00:31:00 Light signals around the home

00:33:00 Roborock automations and hacks

00:40:30 Bedroom presence routines

00:43:00 Bayesian sensors and design

00:49:50 Time Machine and Frame TV

00:54:30 Pool fountain control

00:56:30 Power and crawlspace cabling

00:59:10 Party trick and outro

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We break down Home Assistant 2026.2: the Home Dashboard is now default, the new Command‑K command palette, a dedicated Matter dashboard, and add‑ons renamed to Apps. Plus: CES 2026 highlights, the Open Home Foundation device database and a Google Home outage.

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00:00:00 Intro

00:03:00 CES Highlights and Shoutouts

00:06:00 Device Database and Open Home

00:11:30 Cloud Outage and Local Control

00:13:50 Listener Feedback and Tips

00:21:20 2026.2 Release Overview

00:23:20 Home Dashboard Becomes Default

00:26:45 Command Palette and Shortcuts

00:29:40 Matter Dashboard and Apps Rename

00:32:40 Automations, Cards, and Buttons

00:37:10 Music Assistant, Media, Sponsor Break

00:41:10 New Integrations Roundup

00:46:25 Breaking Changes: Groups, Tuya

00:49:38 Closing Thoughts and Predictions

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Miranda from the Open Home Foundation takes us inside the Works With Home Assistant program: how devices are tested, why the badge matters, and how vendors—from startups to big brands—can get certified. We cover Zigbee vs Z‑Wave vs Matter, badge misuse, regional device coverage, and Miranda’s own fun automations.

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00:00:00 Intro

00:03:20 Miranda’s path to HA

00:08:00 CES stories and community

00:14:30 Moving program to Foundation

00:22:30 Fees, pushback, endorsement?

00:29:30 Guidance, safety, and testing

00:36:30 Zigbee, Z‑Wave, Matter realities

00:43:00 Big brands, IKEA, relationships

00:50:30 Cloud integrations, Genie

00:55:30 Miranda’s home and automations

01:03:30 Blinds, garden, robots

01:10:00 Regional coverage and filters

01:15:30 Badge misuse and enforcement

01:20:30 2026 goals and wrap‑up

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Aaron returns to share how his Home Assistant setup evolved from endless tinkering to a rock‑solid system that runs his family life. We cover Z‑Wave provisioning, ESPHome vs off‑the‑shelf reliability, RATGDO for garage doors, HA Green/Yellow, voice‑first routines, and the rise of AI‑powered helpers.

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00:00:00 - Welcome, guest intro

00:02:30 - Aaron’s Home Assistant dev journey

00:06:30 - Life change and HA evolving

00:10:30 - HA Green/Yellow setup ease

00:14:30 - Proxmox vs appliance hubs

00:18:30 - Remote radios and antennas

00:22:30 - AppDaemon to UI automations

00:26:30 - AI helpers and sensors

00:30:30 - Dashboards vs default view

00:34:30 - Voice and automation-first

00:38:30 - Community ideas and sharing

00:42:30 - Maintain vs rebuild strategy

00:46:30 - Vacuum and dishwasher flows

00:50:30 - Guest mode with Shortcuts

00:54:30 - ESPHome vs plug-and-play

00:58:30 - Z-Wave provisioning

01:02:30 - Local-first hardware wins

01:06:30 - Matter, cameras, standards

01:10:00 - Open-source continuity, advice

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By day Artem works for JetBrains, developing coding IDEs for software professionals. But today we want to learn about his smart home, and how he is using Home Assistant to make it more energy efficient

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00:00:00 - Welcome, sponsors, guest intro

00:02:30 - Developer life and new home

00:06:30 - Shutters and first automations

00:12:20 - Wi‑Fi presence and WAF/PAF

00:17:30 - Cabling regrets and PoE lessons

00:21:30 - Zigbee over Ethernet; IKEA fix

00:25:58 - Dynamic tariffs, solar and battery

00:33:20 - Smart appliance scheduling

00:41:00 - mmWave presence sensors

00:45:20 - Doorbell NFC and Nuki lock

00:50:10 - Wishlist, Hue and wiring

00:53:10 - Climate tuning and valve fix

00:58:40 - Versatile thermostat and wrap‑up

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Rohan and Phil are here to break down the 2026.1 release. We’re talking Home Dashboard improvements, a new multi-room audio protocol from Music Assistant, and of course some Zigbee quirks thrown into the mix

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00:00:00 - New Year, housekeeping, sponsors

00:03:00 - SendSpin: open sync audio arrives

00:10:00 - Cross‑ecosystem sync caveats

00:14:00 - Voice PE audio and DIY speakers

00:16:00 - Listener Q&A and AI log help

00:20:00 - 2026.1 mobile Home dashboard

00:24:00 - Purpose‑specific triggers expansion

00:27:00 - New integrations

00:31:00 - Labels/templates for presence

00:37:00 - Protocol hubs, Matter, graphs, devices

00:41:00 - Breaking changes, EcoWitt PSA, CES

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Josh from Josh’s Smart Home joins Phil and Rohan to unpack a 300-device Home Assistant setup running on Home Assistant Green. We dive into the move from SmartThings, building a reliable Zigbee mesh, energy automations with Tesla Powerwall and a smart pool pump and theatre room presence.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:22 - Meet Josh

00:02:18 - Early smart home missteps

00:04:12 - SmartThings and Lutron

00:05:54 - WebCoRE ends, HA begins

00:09:29 - Home Assistant Green setup

00:09:34 - Zigbee mesh with Aqara

00:12:55 - Theater gear quirks

00:14:18 - Theater automation philosophy

00:22:02 - Time-of-use energy automations

00:23:00 - Powerwall + solar in HA

00:26:31 - ROI and arbitrage

00:28:28 - Tesla automations

00:32:42 - Dashboards and voice control

00:37:19 - Washer/dryer and doorbell alerts

00:40:37 - 187 automations, time saved

00:44:20 - Motion and humidity control

00:48:56 - Measuring automation impact

00:50:02 - Smart blinds convenience

00:50:19 - Yarbo mower and snowblower

00:58:43 - Security and utility uses

01:06:59 - Starting Josh’s Smart Home

01:10:27 - Automation content plans

01:12:45 - Top new-build tips

01:15:56 - Designing and building

01:21:26 - Where to find Josh

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YouTuber NetworkChuck joins Phil and Rohan to break down his real-world Home Assistant setup: migrating off Alexa, building a Home Assistant voice assistant (with a Terry Crews voice clone!), wiring Frigate to Reolink cameras, and using UniFi + AI to debug Wi‑Fi chaos. We also compare Node‑RED vs n8n, talk Plex vs Jellyfin and NAS headaches, inventory with Grocy, mmWave presence, ESP32 room presence, and how local AI stacks up against GPT/Claude for home automations.

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00:00:00 - Welcome

00:02:30 - Network Chuck’s background

00:06:30 - Discovering Home Assistant

00:10:30 - Toilet paper saga automation

00:14:30 - From Alexa to Home Assistant Voice

00:20:30 - Frigate cameras and Reolink lessons

00:27:30 - Face and plate recognition ideas

00:32:00 - Local AI models vs cloud

00:39:00 - Family adoption and analog rebounds

00:43:30 - Presence, phones, mmWave, ESP32

00:48:30 - Halloween thunderstorm and Plex fun

00:52:30 - Node-RED vs n8n in automations

00:58:00 - Plex vs Jellyfin and NAS woes

01:05:30 - Grocy, inventory, and shopping hacks

01:12:00 - Air quality, energy, and next steps

01:18:00 - Enterprise talk and wrap-up

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We’re closing out the final Home Assistant release for 2025 with Frenck and a massive Home Assistant 2025.12. Home Assistant Labs, purpose‑specific triggers and conditions, a smarter automation UI, real‑time power flows in Energy, Android Auto/Widgets improvements, tons of new integrations, and more. Plus hardware talk: ZBT2, Zigbee 4, and Matter.js joining the Open Home Foundation.

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00:00:00 Welcome

00:03:30 Frenck’s streaming cadence and creator burnout

00:06:45 Moving houses: keep or strip the smart home?

00:10:46 EV charger dilemma & e‑waste perspective

00:12:50 2025 recap: guests, sponsors, community

00:15:50 Home Assistant ZBT-2 launch, Zigbee 4 headlines, migrations

00:19:10 Open Home Foundation structure & focus areas

00:22:59 Matter.js joins OHF and why it matters

00:24:59 Arduino policy changes & the ESPHome angle

00:25:34 2025.12 overview and Labs introduction

00:26:44 Home Assistant Labs: opt‑in previews, backups, feedback

00:31:55 Purpose‑specific triggers & conditions explained

00:40:50 New automation UI: target‑first and context‑aware

01:03:17 Home dashboard upgrades & the new For You sidebar

01:13:21 Energy dashboard: live power flows and water devices

01:19:40 Android: Add to Widgets & Android Auto favorites

01:23:13 ESPHome entity IDs standardized for new devices

01:24:17 Pet tech: Tuya litter boxes and assorted updates

01:25:10 OpenAI model update, SQL templates, UI card tweaks

01:27:49 New integrations roundup (Hue BLE, Victron BLE, more)

01:32:18 Template helper deprecation, repairs, migration path

01:35:38 Integration removals: Domino’s & Hive alarm changes

01:36:54 32‑bit/supervised deprecation & migration guidance

01:40:25 CES plans, upcoming episodes

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We’re revisiting Courtenay, who was last spoke to on Episode 45 six years ago. She’s here to share six years of Home Assistant progress: moving from Raspberry Pi to Home Assistant Blue, mastering the Energy Dashboard with MQTT, surviving cloud outages on Tuya, and restoring from backups in minutes.

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00:00:00 Welcome

00:01:04 2019 setup recap

00:03:31 Hardware: Blue and N2+

00:06:00 Real‑time energy tracking

00:12:00 Breaker chaos, disaggregation

00:16:30 Dashboards and thermostat

00:22:00 Tuya cloud lighting

00:27:30 Offline behavior, habits

00:29:30 Less YAML, more UI

00:33:30 Backups and restore

00:38:30 Z‑Wave LR range talk

00:41:30 LoRa and Meshtastic

00:42:00 Hubs, Matter/Thread woes

00:48:00 Voice assistants: then vs now

00:51:00 Everyday control patterns

00:55:00 Advice for new users

00:59:30 Recorder and data

01:03:07 Six‑year roadmap and robots

01:06:14 Wrap‑up and contact info

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Go inside the Open Home Foundation with Darren, the web developer behind Home Assistant’s sites. From keeping the various Open Home Project websites online to automating his own home, we cover a lot in this one.

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00:00:00 Intro, sponsors, Darren’s role

00:07:12 Community contributions beyond code

00:12:30 Remote culture at Open Home

00:20:30 Privacy, cloud devices, risks

00:27:30 Digital IDs and translation dilemmas

00:33:30 Early Home Assistant days

00:38:30 Frigate, cameras, smart automations

00:48:05 NSPanel Pro door previews

00:54:30 Zigbee, Z-Wave, and locks

01:01:00 mmWave presence and zones

01:06:30 ESPHome projects and wrap-up

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Greg joins Phil and Rohan to share how he built a brewery control system with ESPHome and Home Assistant: Modbus PID retrofits, ESP32-based temperature control with one-wire probes and 24V valves, Bluetooth gravity sensors via proxies, pressure management, and full on-site HA installs with PoE satellites.

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00:00:00 Intro, sponsors, and Greg’s background

00:05:30 From Modbus PIDs to ESPHome brewery control (gravity, pressure, 1‑Wire)

00:10:45 Turning it into a business: pilot installs, testbeds, and scale

00:15:45 Local-first architecture: on-site Home Assistant, PoE satellites, Bluetooth proxy

00:22:30 Hardware talk: Blue/Yellow/Green, mini PCs, RAM needs, migration plans

00:28:00 Home automations: locks, Reolink presence, candles, sump/dehumidifier monitoring

00:35:00 Water and power: AI-on-the-edge metering, overuse alerts, three-phase pumps & contactors

00:42:00 QoL automations: fish-feeding sensor, night stair lighting, backup ideas

00:49:30 Fun stuff: ESPN team goal lights, polling vs. streaming delays, event triggers

00:55:00 Data + reporting: Utility Meter, History Stats, InfluxDB, AI ideas, alerts, wrap-up

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In this episode Phil and Rohan break down Home Assistant 2025.11. We cover the revamped Automation UI with the new target picker, naming options on dashboards, the new Energy pie chart, update progress indicators, and an upgraded Home dashboard.

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00:00:00 - Intro, sponsors, livestream

00:02:30 - Open Home news, GitHub

00:06:00 - Eltako joins works with program, Yellow retired

00:12:30 - LinknLink eMotion mmWave sensors hands-on

00:23:30 - AWS outage smart beds

00:27:00 - Plex debate, privacy

00:31:00 - Smart plugs and 3D printers

00:35:00 - Energy monitoring, CT clamps

00:38:30 - 2025.11 automation updates

00:44:30 - Smoke/CO relay project

00:47:30 - New integrations roundup

00:51:30 - Breaking changes, Python

00:54:00 - Neato cloud shutdown

00:56:30 - Wrap-up and outro

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Podcaster Dave Slusher joins Phil and Rohan to share hard-won smart home lessons: building a reliable mesh, solving a 100m mailbox sensor with Z-Wave Long Range and the ZWA2, and retiring MyQ with RATGDO + ESPHome. We also cover using an e‑ink terminal as a Home Assistant dashboard.

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00:00:00 Welcome

00:01:23 Guest intro: Dave Slusher’s podcasting origin story

00:04:59 Discovering Home Assistant

00:07:20 Hardware journey: Raspberry Pi 3/4, SD crashes, backups, staying on Pi

00:09:40 ZWA2 portable capability

00:11:10 Zigbee mesh realities

00:13:56 The mailbox quest

00:19:16 Power monitoring the lawnmower + adding Z‑Wave plug to the mesh

00:20:31 Beating peak electricity pricing with calendar‑driven automations

00:24:50 Buying for Home Assistant

00:31:26 Audi e‑tron HACS

00:33:00 ‘Terminal’ e‑ink display

00:41:11 Fun APIs: Domino’s throwback and accidental developer‑friendly brands

00:44:25 Update strategy + restoring from backups when an upgrade breaks boot

00:46:26 Entity naming conventions, device vs entity IDs, and maintainability

00:49:18 The router kill‑switch: renaming a plug and unintended automations

00:52:19 Ping watchdog automation for internet recovery (8.8.8.8)

00:54:58 Labels, documentation, and making a smart home family‑friendly

01:00:00 Selling a smart home: what stays, what goes, and account handoffs

01:02:16 First device nostalgia: Sonoff relay, app sprawl, and converging on HA

01:07:52 Next projects: buying with purpose, reliability over novelty

01:10:00 Mac mini (Linux Mint) homelab, Synology vs Docker, consolidating services

01:12:18 Package tracking with 17Track, long strings, and dashboard rendering

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Chris joins Phil and Rohan to share a brutally honest smart home journey: starting with Philips Hue, hitting limits with multiple bridges, battling MyQ and RatGDO, and landing real energy savings with Home Assistant.

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00:00 Welcome

01:03 Meet Chris: the ‘reluctant Home Assistant guy’ (NZ/Canada background)

03:00 Hue as the gateway: GU10s, COVID mood lights, buying a house

04:39 Discovering Home Assistant; cost shocks and smart switch vs smart bulb decisions

06:30 Legal wiring quirks in NZ and scoring bulk Hue downlights

08:00 Hue motion/presence, bridge device limits, and Pro Bridge API exposure

09:50 Upgrade cadence, iOS/MacOS betas, and why Shelly bodies didn’t fit

12:00 Daily frustrations: a random red light, Roomba fails, Alexa vs Siri

14:36 Garage/gate saga: MyQ, RatGDO struggles, Grandstream Wi‑Fi, Meross HomeKit fix

20:00 Adaptive Lighting: Hue app vs HA integration; mixed CCT bulbs going ‘red’

26:00 Three points of failure; behavior change, the cleaners’ switch, and one non‑motion room

31:40 Protocol choices: Wi‑Fi vs Zigbee vs Z‑Wave; Matter/Thread pain in practice

36:40 Energy saving wins: free ‘hour of power’, Bosch Home Connect, Hue Tap + TTS

47:06 Simple scenes that matter: spa lighting that won’t trigger floods

51:00 Biggest surprises, time sink, and the idea of HA consultants

53:40 Advice for newcomers: hobby vs lifestyle; draw the line

56:00 Dashboards: new layouts, family tabs, activity timelines, and to‑dos

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Discover the origins of AirGradient, which began as a volunteer project in Northern Thailand during the harsh "burning season" of 2019. Learn how this effort evolved into a company focused on providing open source air quality hardware, measuring critical metrics like PM 2.5 and CO2 to safeguard classrooms

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00:00 Welcome

01:04 Meet Achim: From Siemens to Thailand and a Wildfire Crisis

03:20 Burning Season 2019: The School That Sparked AirGradient

07:50 DIY to Open Hardware: Arduino, ESP32, PM2.5 + CO2, and Dashboards

12:24 Values: Repairability, Ownership, and CC BY‑SA Licensing

16:40 Global Takeoff: Hacker News, Jeff Geerling, and the Kit Era

20:16 ESPHome vs Native: Building the Official Home Assistant Integration

32:26 Works with Home Assistant Platinum: Local‑First and Privacy by Default

36:40 Open Culture, Community, and Academia: Why Sharing Pays Back

41:45 UNICEF Laos: ML Air‑Quality Forecasts + Open Map Integration

44:55 Roadmap: Larger Displays, Portable Monitors, and More Pollutants

46:27 Safeguarding the Mission: Foundation Plan (Switzerland)

49:45 Achim’s Home Assistant Setup: Z‑Wave, ESPHome, Geofencing

56:16 Real‑World Use Cases: Factories, Schools, and Ventilation Control

01:01:58 Accuracy Matters: Calibration, Pitfalls, and Transparent Limits

01:05:19 Wrap‑Up and Where to Buy

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We're joined by psychologist Josh Burg, who shares his unique journey from Google Home to a fully local Home Assistant setup. We get to see how he’s using some of the new Philips Hue zone capabilities to make his home smarter

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00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:09 Introducing Josh

00:01:15 Josh's Location and Weather

00:02:41 Journey into Home Automation

00:03:40 Networking Challenges

00:06:14 Switching to Unify Networking Gear

00:09:10 Home Assistant Setup

00:13:16 Smart Home Integrations and Projects

00:17:25 Lighting Automation

00:27:20 Introduction and New Gadget Excitement

00:27:30 Home Assistant Update

00:27:52 Motion Aware Technology

00:28:38 Setup Challenges

00:29:39 Community Involvement

00:30:37 Sensitivity and Testing

00:31:36 Performance Comparisons

00:31:55 Hardware and Ecosystem

00:38:05 Hue Light Scenes

00:47:22 Randomized Notifications

00:51:45 AI Integration

00:53:49 Google Home Issues

00:54:26 Apple Ecosystem

00:54:35 Home Integration and Nest

00:56:22 Network Concerns

00:57:10 Privacy and Data Traffic

00:58:06 Local vs. Cloud Hosting

01:01:55 Community Support

01:06:17 Open Source Development

01:07:10 Supportive Communities

01:09:11 Conclusion and Farewell

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Rohan and Phil are breaking down the 2025.10 release, which includes bilingual support for assistants. Meanwhile Sonos finds a new partner, and we answer some listener questions

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00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:59 Discussion on 2025.10 Release

00:01:25 Automation Editor Updates

00:03:51 AI Image Generation Service

00:06:05 Dashboard Entity Suggestions

00:11:39 Voice Assistant Updates

00:12:05 AccuWeather and Reolink Features

00:22:51 Media Player Panel Update

00:24:31 Matter and Logbook Updates

00:25:28 Philips Hue Motion Updates

00:27:14 LG ThinQ and Litter Robot Enhancements

00:29:39 Lutron Caseta Multi-tap Actions

00:33:24 Shelly and SwitchBot Updates

00:57:20 Notification Customization

00:57:42 Using Emojis for Alerts

00:58:35 Testing LLM Vision for Driveway Gates

00:59:22 Memory Feature in LLM Vision

01:00:10 Discussion on Breaking Changes

01:00:38 Shoutout to Home Assistant Cards

01:01:11 Philips Hue and Sonos Partnership

01:02:33 Conclusion

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Phil and Rohan talk to Gimmy Chu, CEO of Nanoleaf, about the Nanoleaf smart lighting ecosystem, their open API vision, and how Nanoleaf got its start in the world of innovative lighting technology.

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00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:27 Home Assistant and IoT

00:06:43 AI and IoT Integration

00:11:31 Challenges in IoT Development

00:17:54 Open Source and Future of Nanoleaf

00:22:42 Nanoleaf Origin Story

00:27:35 Introduction of Nanoleaf Product

00:27:48 Development of Energy Efficient Light Bulb

00:28:33 Launch and Success on Kickstarter

00:28:44 Rebranding to Nanoleaf

00:29:33 Impact of COVID on Home Décor

00:32:41 Home Automation and Product Testing

00:42:32 Challenges in Commercial Lighting

00:45:13 Development of Lighting Effects and Orchestrator App

00:51:39 Future Products and Expansion

00:56:02 Challenges with Matter Over Thread

00:56:37 Current Solutions with Nanoleaf

00:57:39 Issues with Matter Adoption

00:58:45 Future of Matter and Thread

01:01:12 Personal Experiences with Matter

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Phil and Rohan chat with Thomas about his journey building an accessible smart home with Home Assistant. From experimenting with bulbs and voice assistants to creating cutting-edge automations like occupancy sensors and even a ChatGPT-powered smart mirror, Thomas shares how he tailors his setup to support his lifestyle and family.

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Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:08 Introduction of Thomas

00:01:22 Thomas' Journey into Smart Homes

00:02:51 Experiments with Smart Devices

00:07:17 Setting Up a Smart Home

00:14:07 Challenges of Automation

00:18:02 Focus on Accessibility

00:19:53 Innovative Projects for Visual Impairment

00:26:23 Smart Home Challenges and Solutions

00:30:47 Guest's Technical Background

00:31:09 Managing Home Assistant

00:32:30 Voice Assistants at Home

00:34:32 Voice Assistant Preferences

00:35:26 Accessibility Interface

00:36:20 Apple Products Integration

00:39:01 Automation Challenges and Planning

00:41:40 Security and Smart Locks

00:49:05 Pets and Automation

00:52:21 Language and Voice Recognition

00:54:18 OpenAI Integration

00:57:44 Favorite Automations

01:02:19 Closing Remarks

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Join us for a fascinating conversation with Tsvi Mostovicz, the visionary behind Home Assistant's Jewish calendar component, which he developed to enable crucial Sabbath-compliant automations. Discover his pragmatic approach to smart home harmony, seamlessly integrating Zigbee, Z-Wave, and Wi-Fi devices for everything from privacy-focused voice control to automated synagogue lighting.

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00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:03 Tsvi's Journey into Home Automation

00:02:32 Challenges and Evolution of Home Automation Systems

00:10:00 Building Home Assistant Integrations

00:16:27 Home Automation for Religious Practices

00:18:43 Maintenance and Future of Integrations

00:26:14 Favorite Home Automations and Troubleshooting

00:32:53 Forward Simulation Concept

00:35:20 Automation Interfaces and Challenges

00:36:03 Dashboard Management

00:38:10 Hot Water System Integration

00:40:40 Smart Home Cameras and AI

00:44:18 Future Plans for Smart Home

00:50:39 Community and Impact

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Home Assistant has launched their own Z-wave radio. 2025.9 lands with a new experimental home screen. Meanwhile Rohan and Phil discuss LLM Vision and some of its use cases

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Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:14 Home Assistant Connect ZWA2

00:03:01 Z-Wave Network Challenges and Migration

00:16:45 Rainbird Integration and Irrigation Setup

00:23:25 New Features in Home Assistant 2025.9

00:30:13 Introduction to Smart Home Automation

00:33:17 Husqvarna Automower Features

00:35:54 Reolink Doorbell Updates

00:38:00 PlayStation and Unify Integrations

00:39:11 Tesla and Other Cars Integration

00:41:21 Weather and Bayesian Sensors

00:44:10 AI Vision and Home Automation

00:51:40 New Integrations: Seco, Sleep as Android

00:53:56 Breaking and Backward Incompatible Changes

00:55:26 Hacs Components: Person Location

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Curious about Shelly? COO Doug Roberson explains their local control philosophy, versatile products, and commitment to empowering your Home Assistant experience

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Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:54 Intro to Doug from Shelly

00:03:04 Shelly's Product Offerings

00:03:41 Privacy and Local Control

00:08:56 Shelly's Certification and Community

00:14:32 Automation and Use Cases

00:25:46 Applications in Professional Spaces

00:27:25 Introduction to Network Failover with Devices

00:28:48 Exploring Shelly's Core Features and Automation

00:32:14 Real-Life Home Automation Experiences

00:33:35 Advanced Energy Management Strategies

00:39:03 Innovative Use Cases for Shelly Products

00:40:50 Getting into Smart Home Technology

00:42:36 New Irrigation Solutions and ShelleyX

00:50:50 Business and Education Initiatives

00:54:25 Classroom Training on Shelly Products

00:55:50 Introduction to North American Wiring

00:56:38 Training and Meetups

00:58:52 Product Wishlist

01:05:47 Irrigation and Automation

01:07:14 Community Feedback

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Join us as we talk with Scott, a licensed Electrician with a deep IT background who's been bouncing between code and conduit for years. Discover how this empty-nester crafts ingenious automations, from power monitoring with custom solutions to integrating nine pinball machines

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Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:53 Guest Introduction: Scott the Sparky

00:01:08 Scott's Home Automation Journey

00:04:25 Challenges with DIY and PLCs

00:07:35 Home Automation Concerns and Sustainability

00:22:35 Scott's Water Management and Fire Protection Plans

00:29:48 Introduction to LoRa and Challenges

00:30:42 Powering Devices & Solar Solutions

00:31:26 Communication Projects: MeshTastic

00:31:41 Bushfire Resilience and Backup Solutions

00:32:16 Exploring LoRa Applications

00:32:41 Solar Solutions for ESP32

00:35:15 Z-Wave and Zigbee Discussion

00:37:16 Advantages of Z-Wave Over ZigBee

00:45:43 Power Monitoring Solutions

00:46:43 Smart Home Automation with Shelly

00:48:14 Challenges with Exporting Solar

00:53:30 Animal Automation & Security

00:57:44 Introduction to AI in Home Automation

00:58:07 Automating Fox Detection

00:59:37 The Role of Cameras and Reolink Integration

01:01:09 Exploring Advanced Automation Scenarios

01:07:32 AI in Home Automation: Prospects and Concerns

01:11:35 Challenges and Opportunities in AI and Automation

01:15:17 Simplifying Home Automation for Life

01:18:47 Community and Innovation in Home Automation

01:20:17 Fun with Pinball Machines and Automation

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Phil and Rohan sit down with Jürgen, co-founder of Nuki - a smart lock provider from Europe who has just joined the Works with Home Assistant program. Jürgen shares insights into Nuki's vision, emphasizing their commitment to user-friendly solutions that integrate seamlessly with Home Assistant.

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Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:04 Professional vs. DIY Automation

00:03:19 Home Automation Tools

00:04:42 Automation in TJ's Home

00:06:52 Role of Home Assistant

00:17:10 Podcasting Experience

00:24:16 E-Waste and Gadgets

00:24:52 Innovative Devices

00:26:15 Enthusiast Discussion

00:27:42 Smart Locks & Security

00:28:25 Zigbee vs. Z-Wave

00:32:48 Smart Home Tech Future

00:42:28 Managing Automation

00:46:41 Automation Introduction

00:47:10 Sonos Integration

00:49:30 Video & HDMI Setup

00:52:52 Media Consumption

00:53:59 Smart Home Automations

00:54:10 Gardening Automation

01:04:24 Garden Lighting

01:10:05 Smart Home Tech Introduction

01:10:15 Implementing Home Tech

01:10:29 Design & User Experience

01:10:45 Flexibility & Control

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Home Assistant AI Tasks can now help you name and tag your automations, meanwhile the cloud strikes again thanks to Belkin and FutureHome

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Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:38 Episode Overview and Topics

00:01:21 Belkin Wemo Disruption

00:06:00 FutureHome Bankruptcy

00:07:59 Home Assistant Isometric Animated Picture Card

00:10:54 Viewer Feedback and Streaming Issues

00:21:37 AI Integration in Home Assistant

00:29:10 Introduction to LLM Vision

00:29:22 LLM Vision Features

00:31:38 Voice Processing Improvements

00:32:53 UI Changes in 2025.8

00:33:29 Matter Support Updates

00:34:22 PiHole API and Data Breach

00:37:53 Home Assistant Integrations

00:43:04 WiFi Presence Detection

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Phil and Rohan sit down with Jürgen, co-founder of Nuki - a smart lock provider from Europe who has just joined the Works with Home Assistant program. Jürgen shares insights into Nuki's vision, emphasizing their commitment to user-friendly solutions that integrate seamlessly with Home Assistant.

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00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:00 Jürgen's Background and Nuki’s Vision

00:02:06 The Inception of Nuki and Product Development

00:04:31 Kickstarter Success and Market Entry

00:05:11 Product Differences between Europe and US

00:06:40 Product Evolution and New Features

00:12:29 Software and Firmware Updates

00:16:29 Integration with Home Assistant

00:20:30 Matter and Thread Implementation

00:23:43 Parallel API Use and Customer Choice

00:27:48 Entering the US Market

00:28:19 Product Design Considerations

00:29:10 Tariffs and Manufacturing Challenges

00:30:20 Security and Privacy Concerns

00:36:21 First Steps in Smart Home Development

00:37:44 Design and Hardware Integration

00:41:38 Sounds of Nuki

00:45:24 Collaboration with Home Assistant

00:52:20 Future Prospects for Smart Locks

00:55:46 Introduction of NFC and Ultra-Wideband Lockdown

00:56:18 Exploration of Biometric Technology

00:58:04 Challenges with Current Access Technologies

00:58:44 User Experience and Feature Preferences

00:59:53 Discussion on Simplifying Smart Locks

01:01:39 Nuki Product Overview and Availability

01:03:27 Home Assistant and Collaboration

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Join us as Paul Riley, an engineer with a background in rocket fuel systems, shares his journey into smart home automation. Discover how he leverages Home Assistant to tackle practical "little things" like a demisting mirror and even automate his boat. Paul also discusses his passion for ESPHome, exploring local AI applications, and fostering the next generation of tinkerers in electronics.

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Chapters

00:00:14 Guest Introduction: Paul

00:01:39 Paul's Background in Electronics

00:06:05 Career Highlights

00:08:41 Home Automation and Rockets

00:13:57 Current Work and Tech Advancements

00:18:35 Paul's Personal Home Automation Projects

00:27:21 Introduction to Smart Gadgets

00:28:32 Home Automation Innovations

00:31:00 Gadget Enthusiast's Collection

00:39:00 AI in Daily Life

00:41:33 AI and Automation

00:47:36 Smart Home Automations

00:52:05 Challenges of Automation on a Boat

00:53:15 Voltage Converter Setup

00:53:46 Pros and Cons of Thermostats

00:55:41 Voice Control Devices

00:57:05 Cloud Systems and Security

00:59:06 Getting Started: Electronics & Home Assistant

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We sit down with Mark Watt from Mark Watt Tech — the high-fiving hero of Home Assistant tutorials — to chat all things smart home, AI, and turning 3D printing into a side hustle.

We dive into how AI is reshaping home automation, the evolution of the Home Assistant project, and Mark’s creative journey from software tinkerer to YouTuber… to running a 3D printing business with his wife! Whether you're deep into ESPHome or just wondering why your Tuya plug still needs the internet, there's something here for every smart home enthusiast.

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00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:13 Meet our Guest - Mark Watt Tech

00:01:43 Creator Calls

00:02:41 Getting Started with YouTube

00:06:02 Home Automation Journey

00:08:18 Home Assistant and Technology

00:11:02 Opinions on Matter

00:17:24 Favorite Home Automation Setups

00:26:50 Piracy and Services

00:28:18 Voice Models and Annoyance

00:29:20 Self-hosting AI

00:30:32 Voice Automation Challenges

00:35:52 YouTube Channel and Personal Projects

00:40:22 Home Automation Advice

00:43:15 Innovative Home Automation Hacks

00:45:21 Creating Content on YouTube

00:47:00 Music Assistant and Voice Assistants

00:51:50 Upcoming Plans and Projects

00:53:38 Introduction and Jealousy

00:53:52 Smart Home Creation

00:54:09 YouTube Break and 3D Printing

00:54:17 3D Printing Business

00:54:44 New YouTube Channel Plans

00:55:11 Waiting for New Printer

00:55:34 Video Content Ideation

00:57:01 Security and AI in Video Feeds

00:58:02 OpenAI Image Processing

00:58:53 YAML Integration Plans

00:59:31 Conclusion and Thanks

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Home Assistant 2025.7 is here, with a much-requested feature, the ability for Voice PE to ask you questions. Rohan and Phil discuss the possibilities and break down some other new features that have been packed into this release

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00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:08 Home Assistant Voice Chapter 10

00:04:25 Community Feedback

00:05:56 Smoke Detector Options

00:11:21 Home Assistant 2025.7 Updates

00:21:29 Integration Subentities

00:25:35 UI Improvements and Features

00:29:01 Home Assistant Configuration

00:30:20 AI and OpenAI Discussions

00:32:08 API Integrations and Experiments

00:34:08 Samsung and Smart Home Integrations

00:38:24 New Integrations and Features

00:41:03 Breaking Changes

00:42:03 Plex Media Server Discussion

00:46:33 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

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Justin and Trevor from Apollo Automation stop by to share their journey of turning a hobby project into a thriving customer-focussed home automation manufacturer

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00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:02 Apollo Automation's Origin

00:02:02 Company Growth and Operations

00:02:23 In-house Manufacturing and Distribution

00:02:55 Community-driven Development

00:03:11 Unique Product Insights and Development

00:04:03 Branding and Logo Evolution

00:05:51 Interactive Community Engagement

00:10:21 Working with Home Assistant Program

00:12:35 Product Line and Hardware Design

00:20:13 Current and Upcoming Products

00:23:20 Favorite Products and Future Plans

00:26:21 Introduction to Integration Protocols

00:26:48 ESP Chip and Compatibility

00:27:41 Challenges with Matter and Future Plans

00:30:42 Open Source Sustainability and Modularity

00:35:10 Home Automation Personal Experiences

00:38:51 Tariffs and Manufacturing Challenges

00:44:00 3D Printing and Product Evolution

00:52:59 Ozone Sensor Features

00:53:12 3D Printing Options and Accessibility

00:53:30 Meeting at CES

00:54:00 Passion and Dedication of Founders

00:54:40 Home Assistant's Growth and Significance

00:55:32 Self-Hosting and Privacy Advocacy

00:55:48 Open Source Contributions

01:01:34 Future Product Development

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Rohan and Phil chat with Andrej, a passionate Home Assistant user with some truly creative automations—from a relationship point system to a cat doorbell! He’s also developing PokyPow, an ESP-based device that lets you control your PC with Home Assistant.

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00:00:35 Guest Introduction: Andrej

00:00:47 Andrej's Journey with Home Assistant

00:01:34 Introducing PokyPow

00:02:27 Building and Challenges of PokyPow

00:03:18 Prototype to Production

00:04:30 Launching on Crowd Supply

00:21:30 Smart Home Experiences

00:26:10 Voice Control and Automations

00:31:22 Home Assistant Automation

00:36:20 CO2 Monitoring and Air Quality

00:43:20 Automation with Scale

00:47:40 Home Automation Future Plans

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Pete Borchers is one-third of the Technical Difficulties Podcast, host of the DIY Smart Home Guy YouTube channel, and he doesn’t think Home Assistant is the bees-knees. Rohan and Phil try to see Pete’s point-of-view and to point him towards to right path

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Chapters

00:01:02 Guest Introduction: Pete

00:02:10 Discussion on Smart Home Devices

00:04:12 Content Creation and YouTube Journey

00:07:25 Smart Locks Discussion

00:16:19 Home Assistant Experience

00:24:59 Video Concepts Introduction

00:26:01 Automation with Node-RED

00:27:08 Comparing Hubitat, Homey Pro, and Home Assistant

00:27:48 Homey Pro Preferences

00:28:33 Community in Home Automation

00:29:38 Z-Wave and Wi-Fi Devices

00:33:12 Proprietary Systems and Acquisitions

00:34:27 LG's Investment and Integration

00:38:45 Matter Protocol and Interoperability

00:39:15 Future of Streaming Services

00:42:44 AI in Home Automation

00:45:33 Smart Home Stories

00:49:44 Project Introduction

00:49:46 Water Valve Project

00:50:08 Automated Door Opener

00:50:40 Pico Remote and Automation

00:51:34 Govi Lights and Sync

00:52:18 Motion and Vibration Sensors

00:54:35 Smart Homes and AI

00:56:21 Technical Difficulties

00:57:30 Conclusion

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While the Home Assistant core team are off to Dublin for the Open Home Foundation summit, Rohan and Phil are breaking down the 2025.6 release that will ship a week later. Meanwhile we discuss some self-hosted apps we love, and the IKEA and Sonos breakup.

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Chapters

00:00:04 Introduction

00:01:00 Open Home Summit 2025

00:01:56 Community Day Recap

00:03:07 Mailbag

00:05:07 Podcast Feedback

00:06:15 Sonos and IKEA Collaboration Ends

00:10:11 Home Assistant Installation Updates

00:14:18 Bluetooth and ZigBee Updates

00:17:44 Ikea Desk and Automation Discussion

00:22:25 Home Assistant 2025.6 Updates

00:23:53 Customization and Sidebar Features

00:25:59 Sonos Multizone Playback

00:26:29 ESPHome

00:28:49 Improved Shelly Devices

00:29:13 Smart Things & Integration Updates

00:32:42 Amazon Device Integration

00:36:23 Image App Integration

00:45:21 Breaking Changes Changes

00:46:38 2025.6 Release Recap

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We’re back with another vendors episode, this time talking with Agnes from Zooz about the evolution of Zooz, and the challenges being a smart home company

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00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:15 Background and Evolution of Zooz

00:03:49 Certifications and Challenges in Manufacturing

00:06:43 Z-Wave Standards and Certification

00:13:11 International Support and Market Strategy

00:18:23 Impact of Tariffs and Supply Chain Considerations

00:22:45 Upcoming Products and Innovations

00:26:56 Integration with Home Assistant

00:30:03 Partnerships and Works With Program

00:31:05 Integration Challenges and Improvements

00:35:43 Smart Home Technology and Personal Insights

00:42:24 AI and Smart Home Automation

00:48:21 Design Process and Matter Discussion

00:57:41 Introduction to Quality Integration

00:57:46 Ring Alarm App Features

00:58:14 Importance of Z-Wave Standardization

00:58:39 Alarm.com Integration

00:58:59 Focus on User Experience

00:59:53 Home Assistant's Reach

01:00:36 Benefits of Z-Wave Long Range

01:02:02 Tips for Z-Wave Beginners

01:04:03 Understanding Z-Wave Security

01:06:10 Firmware Updates in Z-Wave

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Alfredo shares his journey into home automation, explaining how his exploration aligned with his personal values of privacy, choice, and sustainability, which he found mirrored in Home Assistant's philosophy

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Chapters

00:00:51 Alfredo's Journey into Home Automation

00:01:59 Building the Ultimate Smart Home

00:02:10 Challenges in Home Automation with Electricians

00:06:27 Teaching and Sharing Home Assistant

00:13:15 Building a Home Lab and Home Assistant Philosophy

00:17:27 Importance of Privacy and Data Control

00:20:09 Home Automation Hardware and Setup

00:26:46 AI and the Future of Home Automation

00:26:59 Automation with Google Meet and Home Assistant

00:32:24 Challenges of Interoperability

00:33:04 VLAN Setup for Network Security

00:41:30 Resilience in Smart Home Automations

00:50:22 Technology Challenges: Zigbee vs Wi-Fi

00:55:37 Designing User-Friendly Dashboards

00:56:04 Adapting Dashboards for Family Needs

00:59:32 Default Dashboard Blueprints

01:01:03 Automation Philosophy

01:03:45 Accessibility in Smart Homes

01:05:50 Future of Home Automation with AI

01:11:59 Educating the Community About Home Assistant

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We’re kicking off our new Vendor series of episodes, and first up are Connor and Tez who are making a business of installing Home Assistant for their customers

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Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:48 Jimmy's Journey into Digital Creation

00:01:43 Discussion on CES and Content Creation

00:02:25 The Beginnings of Smart Home Adventures

00:04:00 Jimmy's Transition from TikTok to YouTube

00:13:23 Jimmy's Smart Home Evolution and Insights

00:16:42 Discussion on Home Assistant and Smart Home Platforms

00:26:32 ESPHome Devices

00:26:50 Home Assistant Yellow Upgrade Process

00:27:45 Challenges with CM5 and NVMe Drive

00:29:59 Silicon Labs Multi-Protocol Mode Issues

00:32:40 Voice Assistants and Home Automation

00:40:34 Home Assistant Community and Features

00:42:38 User-Friendly Requests and Improvements

00:49:52 Recommending Home Assistant to Beginners

01:06:24 Wrap-up

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A new Areas dashboard type lands in 2024.5. Meanwhile we’ve got some announcements about the podcast to share

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Chapters

00:02:18 Open Home Foundation Transition

00:05:17 Leadership and Organizational Changes

00:06:52 Non-profit Status and Challenges

00:11:41 Commercial Partnerships and Growth

00:22:35 Community Survey Insights

00:26:43 Z-Wave Certification and Bug Fixing

00:27:07 Building Relationships with Big Brands

00:27:34 Home Assistant Certification and Reliability

00:28:25 Community Interaction and Automation

00:29:20 Device Database and AI Utilization

00:32:51 Importance of Open Standards

00:33:12 Matter and Local Device Integration

00:35:34 Benefits of Localized Smart Products

00:36:18 Community Day Announcement

00:37:19 Listener Feedback and Parenting Automation Tips

00:44:13 Home Assistant Backup and Update Features

00:47:32 New Text-to-Speech Variants

00:49:17 Entity Picker Overhaul

00:52:54 UI and YAML Integration

00:54:25 Direct YAML Pasting

00:55:45 Network Discovery Tools

00:57:31 Z-Wave Smart Start and Long Range

01:02:55 HomeKit and AI Features

01:05:57 New Integrations

01:07:35 Breaking Changes and Theming Updates

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We’re kicking off our new Vendor series of episodes, and first up are Connor and Tez who are making a business of installing Home Assistant for their customers

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00:01:05 Background and Challenges

00:02:02 Finding Home Assistant

00:03:53 Development and Expansion

00:13:47 Client Onboarding and Integration

00:23:11 Practical Challenges and Aesthetic Considerations

00:24:36 Smart Home Technologies and Sensors

00:32:00 Client Consultations

00:34:45 Hardware Recommendations and Remote Support

00:48:19 Managing Updates and Customization

00:55:54 Client Practices and Smart Home Installations

01:06:55 Security and Automation in Smart Homes

01:10:43 Product Recommendations and Home Automation Introduction

01:11:04 System Integrations and Favorite Automations

01:18:15 Presence Detection and Backup Strategies

01:22:33 Design Practices and Final Thoughts

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We talk with Bob who is using Home Assistant to automate and secure his RV, as well as helping his disabled son

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00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:54 Bob's Journey with Home Assistant

00:01:40 Efficient Home Automation for Families

00:24:43 Exploring Advanced Automation Systems

00:25:50 Safety in Home Automation

00:33:35 RV Home Automation Challenges

00:50:12 Integrating Node-RED with OpenHAB and MQTT

00:50:32 Lighting Solutions with WLED

00:54:08 Innovation with 3D Printing

00:55:12 Home Automation Projects Discussion

01:18:58 Conclusion and Community Insights

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We’re kicking off our new creators special episodes by talking to one of the best out there, Travis from the YouTube channel digiblurDIY.

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Chapters

00:00:00 Guest Introduction: Travis aka DigiBlur

00:01:32 Travis' Journey into Home Automation

00:03:10 Challenges and Achievements

00:04:05 ESPHome and Tasmota

00:08:54 Sponsorships and Content Creation

00:19:45 Family Involvement and Outro Stories

00:20:51 Inspiration and Content Creation Approach

00:22:23 Design Ethos in Home Automation

00:22:52 Origin of DigiBlur

00:25:13 Introduction to Unraid and Docker

00:25:28 Accidental Discovery of Home Assistant

00:26:04 Exploring Smart Home Automation Options

00:26:46 Home Assistant Setup and Features

00:27:41 Transition from SmartThings to Home Assistant

00:28:43 Challenges and Evolution of Home Assistant Setup

00:34:55 Smart Home Setup Discussion

00:42:44 Scene Controllers and Automation

00:47:43 Managing Node-RED for Home Automation

00:49:16 Home Automation Discussion

00:50:29 AI in Home Automation

01:01:27 Speaker and Audio Quality

01:05:32 Advice for New Creators

01:08:30 Community Engagement

01:09:34 Conclusion

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A new Areas dashboard type lands in 2025.4. Meanwhile we’ve got some announcements about the podcast to share

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00:00:58 Upcoming State of the Open Home

00:02:49 Matter Certification and Open Home Innovations

00:06:06 Motion Blinds and Community Day

00:07:22 Podcast Updates and New Sponsor

00:10:23 SwitchBot Integration Update

00:11:56 Home Assistant 2025.4 Release Highlights

00:12:18 Voice Support Enhancements

00:19:10 New Areas Dashboard

00:24:51 Backup Sensors and UI Breadcrumbs

00:27:39 Home Assistant Features

00:29:48 SmartThings and Home Assistant

00:32:00 Home Connect Integration

00:32:24 Roborock and Reolink Updates

00:40:10 Breaking Changes & Updates

00:43:59 Additional Episodes & Patreon

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Jeroen is a software developer from The Netherlands with a passion for saving money by saving energy. In this episode Jeroen shares his energy dashboard and e-ink calendar display.

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Rohan and Phil are here to break down the 2025.3 release, which brings more dashboard improvements, and discuss the latest “voice chapter” update. Meanwhile SmartThings collaborates with Home Assistant to ensure their integration keeps working for Home Assistant users'

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00:00:16 Welcome and Introduction

00:00:59 Excitement for Speech-to-Phrase

00:03:15 Hive API Changes and Updates

00:05:01 Dashboard and UI Enhancements

00:07:43 Tile Card and UI Improvements

00:13:20 OpenAI and Streaming Capabilities

00:18:52 SmartThings Collaboration

00:22:52 Media Player and Music Assistant Updates

00:27:54 Discussion on Different Voice Assistants

00:29:07 Amazon Echo Feature Discussion

00:29:55 Internet and Upload Speed Talk

00:30:20 Amazon Echo's AI-Powered Version

00:34:39 Home Assistant and Voice Assistant

00:38:39 Home Assistant New Integrations

00:42:48 Backward Incompatible Changes

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See what happens when a tech-savvy teacher turned police officer dives deep into the world of Home Assistant. Phil and Rohan chat with Damien about his automation setup, the coolest integrations he's built, and how he's making his home truly intelligent.

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2025.2 is here with a bunch of new updates to the backups feature, and the Home Assistant voice assistant gets some long awaited new skills. Meanwhile Rohan and Phil discuss a new office occupancy sensor from Logitech, and an issue with HACS

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Rohan and Phil go to CES 2025 in Las Vegas. In this episode they give an outline of some of the things they experienced from an open source and Home Assistant perspective.

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Gavin from the Home Tech Podcast stops by to talk about his smart home journey with Home Assistant. From automating the pool to soil sensors and cameras, Gavin has tackled a lot

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2025 is here and Home Assistant is kicking it off with a new cloud-ready backup solution, and a bunch of updates that have been making peoples heads scratch for a while

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You may not know her, but you have most likely seen or read her work. Missy is the social media and community manager for Nabu Casa, and a home assistant user.

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00:00:52 - Meet Missy

00:01:28 - Role of Community Manager

00:02:09 - Nabucasa Developments

00:03:02 - Community Engagement

00:06:46 - Discord Restructuring

00:13:18 - Social Media Management

00:15:58 - Reddit Influence

00:17:54 - Home Automation Projects

00:22:36 - RoboVac Insights

00:25:03 - Office Automation Challenges

00:26:53 - Family and Cleaning Routine

00:29:42 - Light and Smart Plug Automations

00:31:03 - Dog Mode and Dashboard Buttons

00:33:08 - Discussion on Tracking Technologies

00:37:01 - Working at Nabu Casa

00:37:54 - Nabu Casa Culture and Work Environment

00:48:05 - Community Engagement and Hiring

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For the final release episode of 2024, Frenck decides to turn the microphone and questions back on to Rohan and Phil

Chapters00:00:17 - Introduction

00:01:51 - Origin of the Home Assistant Podcast

00:03:18 - Changes and Evolution of the Podcast

00:06:10 - Motivations and Inspirations

00:11:28 - Phil and Rohan's Smart Home Experiences

00:22:30 - Future Smart Home Technologies

00:25:24 - Introduction to Home Automation

00:25:30 - Energy and Sustainability Discussion

00:26:24 - The Influence of Podcast on Smart Homes

00:28:02 - Smart Home Advice for Beginners

00:29:38 - Approach to Smart Home Development

00:32:13 - Memorable Moments in Podcast Journey

00:36:17 - Community and Contribution in Home Automation

00:37:17 - Conclusion and Farewell

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For the final release of the year, Frenck is here to reflect on the year and his recent GitHub Universe experience.

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Tim is starting out with his Home Assistant journey like many of us did, in a rental with limited options for changing fixtures.

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Chapters00:00:15 Introduction

00:00:50 Meet Tim

00:01:07 Home Automation Beginnings

00:03:13 Challenges in Home Automation

00:05:33 Zigbee and IKEA Devices

00:12:27 ZHA and Zigbee to MQTT

00:31:35 Network Stability and Hardware Flexibility

00:33:39 Home Automation Planning

00:34:06 AI and Task Management

00:36:24 Smart Lighting Features and Security Concerns

00:38:53 Media Integration in Home Automation

00:40:33 Garden Automation with Sprinkler Systems

00:46:54 Exploring Zigbee and Hardware Segmentation

00:53:34 Energy Monitoring and Home Efficiency

01:01:26 Challenges and Insights in Renting vs. Owning

01:03:05 Introduction

01:03:16 IKEA Lighting Experiences

01:05:21 AliExpress Adventures

01:10:13 Automating Home Lighting

01:11:46 Challenges with TV Automation

01:15:05 Future Plans for Home Automation

01:17:14 Conclusion

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Section dashboard layouts are now official. LG comes to the party creating an official LG ThinQ integration. Phil and Rohan discuss the modern cord cutter dilemma

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Learn how Benjamin is using AI integrations with Home Assistant to help organise and manage some of those mundane tasks we all have to do

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• 00:00:16 - Introduction
• 00:01:13 - Benjamin's Journey with Home Automation
• 00:04:05 - Challenges and Solutions in Home Automation
• 00:10:55 - Dashboard Design and Usability
• 00:22:24 - Voice Assistants in Smart Homes
• 00:30:44 - Project Highlights and Innovations
• 00:31:37 - Introduction to Software
• 00:31:46 - Clock Running Issue
• 00:32:08 - ESP Home Flexibility
• 00:33:55 - Mechanical Wristwatch Explanation
• 00:34:35 - DIY Watch Solutions
• 00:36:40 - ESP Home Projects
• 00:41:15 - Home Network Setup
• 00:45:06 - Home Automation Projects
• 00:46:35 - Shopping List Automation
• 00:53:18 - Weekly Wrap and Maintenance Tasks
• 01:00:19 - Smart Home Management
• 01:02:38 - Introduction to Home Security and AI Challenges
• 01:03:39 - Leveraging AI for Home Automation and Cost Management
• 01:05:09 - Practical Use Cases for AI in Household Management
• 01:09:51 - Advanced Home Assistant Integrations
• 01:12:35 - Collaborative Projects and Data Sharing
• 01:14:35 - Potential of AI and Home Automation

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Grant is a South African tech enthusiast and content creator, who joins Rohan and Phil to discuss his joy of using Home Assistant in his smart home

Chapters00:01:23 - Background in Tech and Smart Homes

00:02:04 - Discussion on Home Assistant Setups

00:04:12 - Synology and NAS Performance

00:05:27 - Exploring Efficient Tech Solutions

00:11:21 - Innovative South African Technology Solutions

00:17:14 - Load Shedding Solutions Using Smart Technologies

00:22:09 - Utilizing ESPHome and Bluetooth for Smart Homes

00:25:40 - Introduction to Home Automation

00:29:02 - Samsung Smart Tags and Security

00:37:20 - Getting Started with Home Assistant

00:41:20 - Advanced Home Automation Setup

00:45:20 - Building and Using Home Assistant Dashboards

00:47:40 - Innovative Uses of Smart Devices

00:51:41 - Vacation Mode and Convenience Features

00:52:22 - Accessibility and Family Considerations

00:54:43 - Smart Alarm System Integration

00:56:01 - Challenges and Improvements in Home Automation

00:57:05 - Importance of Consistency and Reliability

01:00:01 - Designing User-Friendly Interfaces for Smart Homes

01:02:51 - Redundancy and Reliability in Smart Home Systems

01:05:02 - Limitations and Opportunities of Smart Home Technology

01:10:36 - Role of Home Assistant in Smart Home Ecosystem

01:17:42 - Discussion on Consumer Standpoint

01:18:13 - Cloud Frustrations for Consumers

01:18:22 - Recommendation for Local Servers

01:18:44 - Corporate Struggle with Costs

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Chapters [00:00:15] – Introduction
[00:00:56] – Overview of Home Assistant 2024.10 Release
[00:01:49] – New Dashboard Features – Heading Style
[00:04:46] – Limitations of the New Heading Card
[00:07:30] – Long-term Statistics Repairs
[00:07:55] – Using SQLite vs MySQL for Data Storage
[00:11:45] – YAML Updates – Pluralized Top-Level Items
[00:15:29] – Automation UI vs YAML for Creating Automation
[00:19:36] – Wish for Auto-Tagging YAML Automation
[00:23:02] – Phil’s Experience with Matter Devices
[00:24:52] – Phil’s Matter Integration with Amazon Echo
[00:31:56] – Ring Device Updates – Motion Detection
[00:36:51] – Assist Satellite for Upcoming Hardware
[00:39:25] – YAML Editor Enhancements
[00:46:38] – Limiting Template Render Output

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In this episode 2024.10 of the Home Assistant Podcast, hosts Rohan Karamandi and Phil Hawthorne discuss many exciting updates which extend from YAML updates to Tesla Fleet and EV integration. From new Matter integration surprises to advanced dashboard customization features, this episode breaks down the key improvements you’ll want to implement in your home setup. Phil shares his hands-on experience with a Matter presence sensor, while Rohan discusses the latest support for button and valve entities, smart devices, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned automation enthusiast or just getting started, this episode offers plenty of insights to help you optimize your smart home.

Key Takeaways:

1. Home Assistant 2024.10 Release Overview: A comprehensive breakdown of the latest updates, including the new heading style card, Matter integration updates, and the introduction of button and valve entities.
2. Matter Integration Experiences: Phil's firsthand experience with a Matter-enabled presence sensor, from setup surprises to the challenges of managing devices through Amazon Echo.
3. Dashboard Improvements: The new heading style for Home Assistant dashboards allows for better organization and customization, with support for subheadings and sensor data integration.
4. YAML Updates: Changes to YAML formatting now allow for easier readability and section collapsibility, making automation scripting more intuitive.
5. Long-Term Statistics Repair: Home Assistant now offers better visibility and repair options for long-term statistics, helping users maintain accurate data tracking.
6. Tesla Fleet and EV Integration: Expanded support for Tesla vehicles, offering more control over climate, media players, and other essential features within the Home Assistant ecosystem.

Timestamps:

• 00:15 - Introduction
• 00:55- Overview of Home Assistant 2024.10 Release
• 01:47 - New Dashboard Features - Heading Style
• 04:34- Limitations of the New Heading Card
• 07:01- Long-term Statistics Repairs
• 7:25- Using SQLite vs MySQL for Data Storage
• 10:53- YAML Updates - Pluralized Top-Level Items
• 14:37- Automation UI vs YAML for Creating Automation
• 18:44- Wish for Auto-Tagging YAML Automations
• 22:10- Phil’s Experience with Matter Devices
• 24:00- Phil’s Matter Integration with Amazon Echo
• 31:04- Ring Device Updates - Motion Detection
• 35:59- Assist Satellite for Upcoming Hardware
• 38:34- YAML Editor Enhancements
• 45:46- Limiting Template Render Output

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In this episode of the Home Assistant Podcast, hosts Rohan Karamandi and Phil Hawthorne are joined by Nick Dawson, a ski instructor, mountain guide, and passionate home automation enthusiast. The conversation takes a deep dive into Nick's unique approach to home automation, particularly how he integrates smart technology into his life both on and off the ski slopes. From automating his morning routine to ensuring his dog's safety while he's away, Nick's insights provide a wealth of practical advice for those looking to enhance their home automation setups.

Nick Dawson shares his journey of balancing a dual life as a ski instructor in the winter and a designer in the summer. His home automation setup reflects this balance, focusing on reducing cognitive load and ensuring safety, especially when he's an hour away on a ski mountain. Nick discusses how he began with simple smart devices and eventually embraced Home Assistant, despite initially finding it overwhelming. The episode explores a wide range of automation projects, including heating the garage on cold Montana mornings, scraping ski condition data to plan his day, and even using Frigate to detect his dog's barking. Nick also delves into the challenges and successes of room-level presence detection and his continuous quest to design a seamless, automated home experience.

Key Takeaways:

1. Reducing Cognitive Load: Nick's primary goal with home automation is to reduce cognitive load by automating tasks like adjusting thermostats and managing morning routines, allowing him to focus on more important aspects of his day.
2. Advanced Ski Automation: Nick discusses how he automates his ski-related tasks, including scraping data from weather stations and managing his drive to the ski resort, ensuring he has all the necessary information for a safe and efficient day on the slopes.
3. Innovative Dog Safety Measures: Nick uses various technologies, including Frigate and a whistle tracker, to ensure his dog's safety while he's away, showcasing how automation can provide peace of mind.
4. Home Automation as a Design Challenge: As a designer by trade, Nick approaches home automation as a design problem, aiming to create solutions that are not only functional but also intuitive and user-friendly.
5. The Struggles with Room-Level Presence Detection: Despite his best efforts, Nick has found room-level presence detection to be unreliable in his setup, highlighting the challenges many face with this advanced automation feature.

Chapters:

• [00:00:00] - Introduction of Nick Dawson
• [00:02:56] - How Nick Got Into Home Automation
• [00:04:48] - Automating Tasks for Convenience
• [00:14:47] - Automation and Reducing Cognitive Load
• [00:21:59] - Home Assistant Dashboard
• [00:32:23] - Home Automation Focused on Safety
• [00:42:18] - Designing Home Automation Systems
• [00:50:57] - Dashboard Design and User Experience
• [01:08:09] - Room-Level Presence Detection Challenges
• [01:12:18] - Future Projects and Home Automation Exploration
• [01:14:17] - Conclusion

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In this episode of the Home Assistant Podcast, hosts Phil Hawthorne and Rohan Karamandi, discuss the recent appointment of Paulus on the Z-Wave Alliance board, and dive into the improvements with HACS 2.0 and energy management discrepancies.

The hosts also highlight innovative use cases for technologies like LoRa and the integration of Claude LLM into Home Assistant. This episode is packed with insights, technical discussions, and a few fun anecdotes about their personal experiences with home automation setups.

Key Takeaways:

• Z-Wave Alliance Board Appointment: Paulus joins the Z-Wave Alliance board, bringing a voice for open-source and home automation users.
• HACS 2.0 Release: A major update to HACS has been released, providing a more integrated experience with Home Assistant and reducing API requests to GitHub.
• Energy Management Improvements: New features in Home Assistant’s energy dashboard help users identify discrepancies in energy usage, providing a more accurate understanding of household energy consumption.
• Yale Smart Lock Integration: Updates to the Yale Smart Lock integration for European users now include a WebSocket for real-time updates, reducing server strain and improving response times.
• New Integrations: Introduction of Claude LLM, a new LLM model, and other new integrations such as Nice Geo and Fujitsu HVAC control, expanding Home Assistant's capabilities.
• LoRa Technology in Home Automation: Discussion on the potential of LoRa technology for low-power, long-range communication in home automation, including experimental use cases like creating mesh networks for offline messaging.

Chapters:

• Introduction to the Episode - (00:00:12)
• Z-Wave Alliance Board Appointment (00:02:44)
• Discussion on HACS 2.0 Update (00:06:34)
• New iOS Widgets (00:11:15)
• The headline feature for 2024.9 - The Dashboards (00:12:28)
• Energy Management and Discrepancies (00:15:40)
• Yale Smart Lock Integration Update (00:24:07)
• KNX Integration Updates (00:30:56)
• New Integrations and Features (00:31:13)
• LoRa Technology Exploration (00:43:03)
• Technical Discussion on LoRa Implementations (00:47:44)
• Exploring Further Uses of LoRa Technology (00:53:30)
• Potential Home Automation Applications for LoRa (00:57:32)
• Conclusion (01:02:36)

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In this episode of the Home Assistant Podcast, hosts Rohan Karamandi and Phil Hawthorne have a fascinating discussion with Nir Lavi, an enthusiast and active contributor to the home automation community. The conversation delves deep into Nir’s journey with home automation, focusing on the practical aspects and challenges of integrating advanced smart technologies into everyday life.

Nir shares his experiences, from early experimentation with home automation to the sophisticated systems he uses today. The discussion covers a wide range of topics including lighting, security, energy management, and redundancy in smart home setups. Nir’s insights provide valuable lessons for both beginners and seasoned home automation enthusiasts, making this episode a treasure trove of practical advice and innovative ideas.

Nir’s innovative projects include setting up a ring keypad, using millimeter wave sensors for presence detection, integrating a fingerprint scanner for secure home entry, and developing a OneDrive backup add-on for Home Assistant. His approach to automating routine tasks and enhancing the smart home experience highlights the importance of balancing technology with convenience and reliability.

Key Takeaways:

• Predictive Maintenance: Utilizing energy consumption data to identify anomalies and predict potential failures in home appliances.
• Touchless Automation: Implementing presence-based automation with millimeter wave sensors for a more intuitive and convenient smart home experience.
• Voice Assistant Integration: The importance of local, cloud-independent voice assistants for enhanced privacy and reliability in smart home control.
• Sensor Utilization: Maximizing the use of various sensors, such as air quality, CO2 levels, and water leak detectors, for a healthier and safer living environment.
• Redundancy and Reliability: Ensuring the smart home remains functional even if the primary systems go down, highlighting the importance of failover mechanisms and backup plans.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction & Sponsorship

00:01:12 - Nir’s Background in Technology

00:02:01 - Early Smart Home Experiments

00:05:21 - Challenges with Smart Lighting

00:09:24- Smart Home Projects

00:10:51 - Smart Speakers

00:18:54- Automating the Roborock S7

00:24:10- Security Setup

00:26:37- Challenges with Redundancy & System Reliability on Home Security

00:35:23- Contributing to the Home Assistant Community

00:39:26- Presence Detection & Sensor Utilization

00:43:50- Challenges with Smart Home Dashboards

00:45:48- Redundancy in Smart Home Systems

00:54:28- Favorite Automation & Lighting Projects

00:56:38- Frigate and Camera Integration

01:01:16- Conclusion

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In this episode of the Home Assistant Podcast, hosts Phil Hawthorne and Rohan Karamandi discuss the latest Home Assistant update for 2024.8, along with various tech-related topics. They dive into the details of the new features, improvements, and breaking changes that come with this release. Additionally, Phil and Rohan share their thoughts on the future of smart home automation, AI integration, and much more.

Key Highlights:

• Background Discussion: Phil and Rohan go over the key features of the Home Assistant 2024.8 release, including updates to the dashboard, service calls, and new integrations.
• Cloud Strikes Again: A lighthearted segment where Phil shares his experiences with tech products that have been rendered obsolete due to cloud service shutdowns, including the Telstra TV box and Nike's self-lacing shoes.
• Home Assistant Yellow Update: Rohan provides insights into the latest updates for Home Assistant Yellow and Green, discussing their functionalities and the ease of use for beginners and advanced users. Home Assistant Blog Link: https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2024/08/01/streamlining-the-home-assistant-yellow-lineup/
• New Integrations: A detailed discussion on the new integrations added in this release, including Otarco, Bright Evolution, Iron OS, and Tesla Fleet API.
• Breaking Changes: An overview of the breaking changes introduced in this update, focusing on the impact on users and how to navigate them.

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In this episode of the Home Assistant Podcast, Rohan Karamandi and Phil Hawthorne have an engaging conversation with Jason Shearer, a long-time listener and an engineering leader in the technology industry.

Jason shares his fascinating journey from experimenting with home automation in his first condo to integrating advanced technologies into his current home. His expertise spans various domains, including lighting, irrigation, security, and energy management.

Jason's story is filled with intriguing projects, such as transitioning from SmartThings to Home Assistant, automating a sit-stand desk, and creating elaborate holiday light displays using individually addressable LEDs.

He delves into the importance of understanding energy consumption, leveraging predictive maintenance, and the integration of various protocols for a seamless smart home experience. Jason's innovative approaches and practical solutions provide valuable insights for both novice and experienced home automation enthusiasts.

Key Takeaways:

• Predictive Maintenance: Using energy consumption data to identify anomalies and predict potential failures in home appliances.
• Touchless Automation: Implementing presence-based automation with millimeter wave sensors for a more intuitive and convenient smart home experience.
• Holiday Lighting Automation: Combining physical and software skills to create impressive holiday light displays, controlled via Home Assistant and MQTT.
• Voice Assistant Integration: The importance of local, cloud-independent voice assistants for enhanced privacy and reliability in smart home control.
• Sensor Utilization: Maximizing the use of various sensors, such as air quality, CO2 levels, and water leak detectors, for a healthier and safer living environment.

Chapters00:16 Introduction

00:47 Guest Introduction

01:24 Consumer vs. Commercial Automation

03:03 Jason's Home Automation Journey

05:59 Lighting Automation and Christmas Decorations

09:58 Physical Setup and Cable Management

12:50 Weather Automation

15:20 LED Longevity and Replacement

17:36 Sequence Programming for Lights

22:06 Lighting Effects and Home Assistant Integration

28:01 Future Plans for Lighting Automation

31:56 ESP Home Projects

35:26 Leak Detection and Mitigation

49:55 Energy Monitoring

57:39 Daily Use of Automation

01:12:16 Closing Remarks

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2024.7, Year of the voice chapter 7, and an amazing ESPHome update are just some of the goodies released Rohan and Phil break down.

Chapters00:44 ESPHome Update Entities

05:16 Year of the voice chapter 7

18:49 2204.7

20:11 Home Assistant Roadmap

29:05 20247 Continued

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Florian from The Netherlands joins Rohan and Phil to break down his smart home journey, and some of the decisions made when designing his families smart home.

Chapters00:56 Getting started with Home Assistant

12:23 Design Considerations for a smart home

17:00 Protocols in the smart home

19:17 100 Devices on Zigbee

27:40 Home Assistant Hardware

29:27 Favourite Automations

34:03 Outdoor Irrigation

40:24 Other Life Automations

44:51 Room Presence

48:47 Future plans for automations

50:51 Automating Solar Consumption Output

58:40 Dashboards and UI

01:00:06 Zigbee Smoke Detectors

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From digital photo frames, irrigation and (almost) his children, Daniel has automated a lot with Home Assistant and ESPHome

Chapters01:04 LLM AI Support for Home Assistant

09:52 Assust Room Awareness

10:58 Section Layout Control

13:28 Blueprint Collapsible Sections

14:23 Grouping Actions

17:04 Matter Matters

18:24 Disabling Expired Login Tokens in 20246

21:16 Tag Entities

23:14 Teslemetry

26:56 New Integrations

33:25 Azure Data Explorer

37:42 Backward-incompatible Changes

48:05 A subscription price for Alexa

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From digital photo frames, irrigation and (almost) his children, Daniel has automated a lot with Home Assistant and ESPHome

Chapters01:03 Getting started with Home Automation

02:51 Building a smart home

09:36 Partner Acceptance Rules for a Smart House

12:15 Smart Home Module Life Cycles

16:27 ESPHome

22:08 Water and Energy Monitoring

30:45 Irrigation

45:56 Reolink Cameras

54:01 Favourite Automations

58:02 Netgear Meural

01:13:03 Driving Automations

01:19:44 Home Assistant Hardware

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The State of the Open Home live stream had some big announcements for Home Assistant and its future. Frenck fills in for Rohan to go behind the scenes and break down the announcements, and the latest Home Assistant release

Chapters01:10 State of the Open Home

03:47 New Owner of Home Assistant

05:40 Home Assistant Foundation

10:56 How many homes use Home Assistant

13:35 Home Assistant Hardware Updates

17:18 Cloud New Features

18:04 Home Assistant Longterm New Features

22:53 2024.5 New Features

50:20 20245 New Integrations

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Kurt from Belgium loves everything to do with technology. So there’s little surprise as Kurt shares with us all the ways he is using Home Assistant to make his life smarter

Chapters02:05 Getting started with Home Automation

10:10 Smart Locks

14:35 Solving the smart home for non tech people

15:53 Driving Automations

20:40 AI for the smart home

24:13 Favourite Automations

28:36 Sleep Detection

31:35 Phil's Zwave Network Offline

37:47 Robot Vacuums

42:33 Presence Detection

45:13 Powering Automations

48:29 Car Log Book Automation

50:07 Putting Home Assistant in Schools

53:28 Family feature requests

55:41 Driving Home Assistant

01:01:28 Failsafes for Home Automation

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2024.4 lands with a much requested feature - an ability to organise our automations, scripts and devices. Rohan and Phil break down the 2024.4 release and the Voice Assistant community content winners

Chapters00:00 Intro

00:47 State of the Open Home

02:06 Voice Assistant Community Awards

10:03 2024.4

29:52 Maps and Webpage Dashboards

32:15 Section Layout

33:51 Related Items

34:41 Repairs and Spook

37:18 Matter Controllers

39:21 Opening Doors

43:24 New Integrations

45:21 Breaking Changes

47:21 Shoutouts

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Brian is a spacecraft systems engineer, who uses Home Assistant to automate his house, and help him remember some of the earthly world problems in his day-to-day life

Chapters00:00 Intro

03:25 Getting started with Home Assistant

05:59 Who's in the house

08:39 Protocols Used in the House

10:24 Driving Automations

13:48 Hardware used for Home Assistant

15:02 Using Frigate

16:56 Using Home Assistant for Memory

23:05 Night Time Automations

34:15 Leak Sensors

45:30 Zigbee

48:50 Presence Detection

55:48 To Do Lists and Battery Automation

01:03:25 Automating a Pool

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2024.3 lands with exciting updates, with some features which are sure to please everyone. Phil shares a tip for owners with robot vacuums with mopping capabilities

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01:00 2024.3 New Features

27:01 Vacuum Smells

31:15 Template Translation Helper

36:22 New Integrations

39:33 Breaking Changes

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Paulus joins Rohan and Phil to catch up on what’s been happening with Home Assistant and Nabu Casa. From working with smart home alliances to the future of Home Assistant and Nabu Casa, this chat covered a lot of ground

Chapters00:00 Intro

01:26 What is Nabu Casa up to

05:48 How is Nabu Casa going

09:44 Nabu Casa vs Open Source

14:07 Working with Smart Home Alliances

21:36 Open Source vs Closed Alliances

28:49 Paulus at CES

31:52 Was the Year of the Voice a Success

34:57 Local Wake Word Detection

38:56 Reflecting on the Year of the Voice

40:14 Raspberry 5 Support

42:31 AI For Home Assistant

47:55 Roadmap for Home Assistant

50:56 More Hardware for Nabu Casa

56:23 The Home Assistant Community

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Rohan and Phil sit down with Simon from Australia. From smart integration with alarm panels to automating garage doors

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00:49 Cloud Strikes Again

13:46 Apple Car Play

18:51 2024.2

45:15 Breaking Changes

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Rohan and Phil sit down with Simon from Australia. From smart integration with alarm panels to automating garage doors

Chapters00:00 Intro

01:23 Getting in to Home Automation

07:09 Australia's Device Limitations

10:05 Smart Home Setup

15:14 Automating the garage door

19:26 mmWave Sensors

21:37 Driving Home Assistant Tablets

23:00 Wireless Speaker Planning

24:31 Wireless Speaker Interface

28:23 Voice Assistants

35:05 House Alarm Modes

40:50 Room Presence

43:47 Garbage Bins

48:34 Away mode heating/cooling

51:14 Tracking data with Grafana

54:15 Energy Monitoring

56:22 End Goals for Home Automation

01:00:09 Smart Irrigation

01:01:10 Internet Down Alert

01:01:56 Phil Zigbee Issues

01:04:24 Simons End Goals

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Rohan and Phil break down the 2024.1 release, which brings in some new updates to the automation UI

Chapters00:00 Intro

01:12 2024 Wishes

14:07 2024.1

26:22 2024.1 New Integrations

34:09 2024.1 Breaking Changes

39:03 iOS versions

43:39 Reolink Doorbell

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Meet Jasper, Technical Director of a Netherlands hotel. Discover how Home Assistant integrates with the hotel's KNX system, helping manage the hotel and Jasper’s home life

Chapters00:00 Intro

01:47 Getting started wth Home Automation

04:52 Custom Brewery

05:44 Automating a Hotel with Home Assitant

14:48 Future plans for the Hotel

16:18 Beta Testing for the Home

19:07 Hardware for Home Assistant

23:48 Tracking Guests energy usage

25:20 Presence Sensors

34:28 NVR for the Hotel

35:25 Home Energy Monitoring

37:59 What powers these automations

38:56 Natural Gas Replacements

43:38 Voice Control

46:05 Technology Stack

49:33 Brewery Automations

54:32 GPT Flavoured Beer

56:21 To Do Lists

01:01:00 Battery Management

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The final release of 2023 is here, and Franck joins Rohan and Phil to break it down and ponder what 2024 will bring.

Chapters00:00 Intro

02:54 Another "year of"

04:49 30 Employees at Nabu Casa

11:20 GitHub Security Audit

14:15 2023.12

01:00:12 2023 Wish List - Cameras

01:02:26 2024 Wish List

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Rohan and Phil sit down with Ian, a Zero Trust security strategist, to unravel the intersection of security and smart homes. Ian shares insights on how he is fortifying his home with Home Assistant

Chapters01:44 Getting started with Home Automation

09:55 First Security Automations

22:23 Cyber Security Career

25:43 Automations around the house

30:05 Voice Automations

34:13 How does telemetry power your home

40:35 Geothermal Heating

42:40 Heat Pump

45:01 Long Term Statistic Storage

49:02 TimeRole Based Accounts

57:42 Future plans for the smart home

01:02:59 Smart home ideas for kids

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Join Rohan and Phil as they unpack Home Assistant's 2023.11 release. They discuss new features like Matter 1.2 support, to-do lists, and other significant updates, along with fresh integrations.

Chapters01:04 New Subscribers

04:18 Year of the voice Chapter 4

05:28 2023.11

28:40 New Integrations

33:05 Mazda's Takedown

38:00 Phil's Zigbee Issues

42:22 Rohan's Yellow

47:21 New Website

48:31 Smoke Alarms

57:44 Amazon to charge to use the Echo Show

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Life was going great for Petter, until a tragic accident on his mountain bike changed his life forever. With the need of a wheelchair, Petter uses Home Assistant everyday in his home to make things we take for granted everyday easier.

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00:45 Getting in to Home Automation

07:13 The day that changed Petters life

11:57 Getting serious about the smart home

21:22 Device naming conventions

25:43 Changing batteries

28:20 Changing blinds, motion sensor batteries

31:11 A calibration helper?

33:27 Automating temperature

34:57 Most Useful Automation

38:08 Link to automators podcast

39:32 The cat box

40:10 Lawn Mowing

47:34 Design Principals

53:45 Vacuums

54:59 Voice Assistants

59:25 If you could design from scratch today?

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If you’ve got an iPhone or Apple Watch, you’ll know how frustrating it is when they change their MAC address. 2023.10 fixes that, meanwhile Philips Hue starts requiring a connection to their cloud to use their hubs

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Brian is a patent attorney by day, with a love of ESPHome and hardware.

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Rohan and Phil break down the 2023.9 release, Home Assistant turns 10, and Phil has an update on his Zigbee devices going offline

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From automating the sprinklers to creating an ESPHome Saturn V model, John shares his stories of his smart home journey with Rohan and Phil

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Christian joins Rohan and Phil to talk about his smart home journey. From object detection with cameras, to a smart heated bed for his new cat

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Generating images with AI, a new event entity type and more translations hit Home Assistant

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With 2023 the year of the voice, Rohan and Phil talk with Mike Hansen about what’s being worked on, and what the future may hold

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2023.7 brings in the biggest change to Home Assistant in 10 years. Rohan and Phil break it down along with all the other goodies

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Rohan and Phil talk with Rian about his Home Assistant setup, including arduinos, NFC tags and a bunch more

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2023.6 lands with a brand new integration page layout, and for OS users network storage support. Meanwhile Rohan and Phil discuss their vacuum cleaners and gadgets

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Rohan and Phil talk to Philip from Germany, who has an extensive smart home powered by KNX and Home AssistantFor complete show notes and more information about the topics discussed in this episode, be sure to check the notes at https://hasspodcast.io/ha132/Watch this episode on YouTubeSupport Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS or YAML.Special thanks to todays guestPhilip Rösler-----Hosts-----Phil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a Coffee

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The year of the voice chapter 2 brings some new goodies landing in Home Assistant 2023.5For complete show notes and more information about the topics discussed in this episode, be sure to check the notes at https://hasspodcast.io/ha131/Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS or YAML.-----Hosts-----Phil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a Coffee

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Guy Petersen from Newcastle joins Rohan and Phil to talk about his smart home. From gluing ecosystems together to automations built from past mistakes.For complete show notes and more information about the topics discussed in this episode, be sure to check the notes at https://hasspodcast.io/ha130/Watch this episode on YouTubeSupport Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS or YAML.Special thanks to todays guestGuy Petersen-----Hosts-----Phil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a Coffee

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Rohan and Phil break down the 2023.4 release and 2023.3 Android app updateFor complete show notes and more information about the topics discussed in this episode, be sure to check the notes at https://hasspodcast.io/ha129/Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS or YAML.-----Hosts-----Phil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a Coffee

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From ESPHome wireless speakers to automating the irrigation, Alastair has covered a lot in his smart home. A wealth of knowledge is ready and waiting for you in this episode.For complete show notes and more information about the topics discussed in this episode, be sure to check the notes at https://hasspodcast.io/ha128/Want to see even more of this episode? We've got some bonus clips on our YouTube channel.ArrayArrayArrayArraySupport Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS or YAML.Special thanks to todays guestAlastair DickTwitter: @alastaid-----Hosts-----Phil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a Coffee

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2023.3 lands with an easier restart button and an overhaul to the entity dialogs. Rohan and Phil discuss flashing robot vacuum cleaners.For complete show notes and more information about the topics discussed in this episode, be sure to check the notes at https://hasspodcast.io/ha127/Watch this episode on YouTubeSupport Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS or YAML.-----Hosts-----Phil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a Coffee

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Rohan and Phil are joined by Corey Edwards who tells us about his automated sprinklers, fun things around the house, and some useful automations he’s been able to do for when being on-callFor complete show notes and more information about the topics discussed in this episode, be sure to check the notes at https://hasspodcast.io/ha126/Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS or YAML.Special thanks to todays guestCorey EdwardsWebsite: https://www.zmonkey.orgTwitter: @heytensai-----Hosts-----Phil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a Coffee

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The year of the voice is well underway. Rohan and Phil break down the 2023.2 release, including the new Assistant featureFor complete show notes and more information about the topics discussed in this episode, be sure to check the notes at https://hasspodcast.io/ha125/Watch this episode on YouTubeSupport Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS or YAML.-----Hosts-----Phil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a Coffee

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If you were just starting out with Home Assistant, what would you want to know? Dean Mancini from the US is just starting out with Home Assistant, and joins Rohan and Phil to discuss his journey, ask some newbie questionsFor complete show notes and more information about the topics discussed in this episode, be sure to check the notes at https://hasspodcast.io/getting-started-with-home-assistant-in-2023/Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS or YAML.Special thanks to todays guestDean ManciniWebsite: www.spirozvisuals.com (My Photography)Twitter: @deanspiroz-----Hosts-----Phil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a Coffee

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Rohan and Phil bring in 2023 with a breakdown of the new features in Home Assistant this month, and discuss some of their goals for 2023For complete show notes and more information about the topics discussed in this episode, be sure to check the notes at https://hasspodcast.io/ha123/Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS or YAML.-----Hosts-----Phil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a Coffee

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Rohan and Phil are talking with Jan from Sweden and how he is using self hosted tools like Uptime Kuma to monitor his smart homeFor complete show notes and more information about the topics discussed in this episode, be sure to check the notes at https://hasspodcast.io/ha122/Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS or YAML.Special thanks to todays guestJan-----Hosts-----Phil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a Coffee

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2022.12 is out with official support for the next generation smart home protocol Matter. While Rohan is away on holiday Frenck is here to help break down the final release for 2022For complete show notes and more information about the topics discussed in this episode, be sure to check the notes at https://hasspodcast.io/ha121/Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonSpecial thanks to todays guestFranck NijhofWebsite: https://www.frenck.nl/Home Assistant Config: https://github.com/frenck/home-assistant-configTwitter: @frenck-----Hosts-----Phil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBuy Phil a Coffee

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Rohan and Phil are joined by Danny Tsang from the UK. Danny shares some of his smart home ideas including bed sensors, solar power and ESPHome’s Bluetooth Proxy

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Rohan and Phil are breaking down the 2022.11 release. They also discuss energy monitoring, tracking toothbrushes and pressure sensors.

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Mike was a runner up in our 2021 competition, and he joins Rohan and Phil to talk about his smart home and how it helps with his family life

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Mike was a runner up in our 2021 competition, and he joins Rohan and Phil to talk about his smart home and how it helps with his family life

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Rohan and Phil break down the 2022.10 release, which brings Active Bluetooth via ESPHome devices, and subview dashboards. Plus we hear some feedback from our previous episodes.

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Rohan and Phil break down the 2022.10 release, which brings Active Bluetooth via ESPHome devices, and subview dashboards. Plus we hear some feedback from our previous episodes.

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Rohan and Phil talk to fellow YouTuber Ryan Holland, who is using Home Assistant to track his car, and is using various ESP devices around the home to make it smarter

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Rohan and Phil talk to fellow YouTuber Ryan Holland, who is using Home Assistant to track his car, and is using various ESP devices around the home to make it smarter

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The UI builder gets a massive overhaul in 2022.9, with weekly schedules and more Bluetooth support. Meanwhile Rohan has started his journey’s with cameras

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The UI builder gets a massive overhaul in 2022.9, with weekly schedules and more Bluetooth support. Meanwhile Rohan has started his journey’s with cameras

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Simon joins Rohan and Phil to talk about his journey with Home Assistant, and some of his grand plans he wants to achieve.

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Simon Cator

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Rohan and Phil break down the 2022.8 release, Phil discusses a new custom component he’s found in HACS for energy dashboard users

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Rosemary Orchard (Automators, iOS Today, Nested Folders) joins Rohan and Phil to talk about the Home Assistant rabbit hole Phil started her down.

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A new month brings a new Home Assistant release, and 2022.7 is probably the most snappiest release this year

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Rohan and Phil talk to Keir, who shares his Home Assistant mobile dashboard, and some of his ESP projects.

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Keir Stiegler

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Rohan and Phil break down the 2022.6 release and celebrate 5 years of the Home Assistant Podcast

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Rohan and Phil talk to Erwin from Belgium, who explains how Home Assistant saved him from paying a speeding ticket

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Erwin Sprengers

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2022.5 lands with another new configuration menu update, and the cloud strikes again with Insteon abruptly closing down

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Rohan and Phil talk to Luke from Canada, who tells us one of his created a smart climbing wall to keep his children entertained throughout the pandemic

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Luke Kroeker

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan gets home from vacation to help Phil break down the 2022.4 release. Rohan describes the issues he's been having with his Bluetooth smart lock

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Rohan and Phil talk to Gene, who tells us about his automated "on zoom" light lets his family know when he's in a meeting

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Rohan and Phil take a look at the 2022.3 release, with some great new additions and the migration of OpenZwave to ZwaveJS.

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Rohan and Phil talk to Dan from the USA about some of his interesting uses of Home Assistant.

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Dan McCabe

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Rohan and Phil break down the first Home Assistant release for 2022, and its a big one!

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From locking people in the toilet, to hacking hover boards. Rohan and Phil talk to Brett about his use of Home Assistant

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Brett White

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil talk to Michael, a core contributor to the Material Design Icons project.

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Michael Irigoyen

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil break down the final release of 2021, talk about Dark Sky replacements, and how many automations they have in their smart homes

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Joshua joins Rohan and Phil to give a breakdown of his smart home, including automating a safety message when someone gets home

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Joshua Garrison

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil take a look at the 2021.11 release. Phil discusses his use of Heimdall, which is similar to the new feature Home Assistant just released.

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Rohan and Phil chat with Dan from the USA to learn about MySensors and how they can be used with Home Assistant

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Dan Carter

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Rohan and Phil break down the 2021.10 release, and announce the winner of their competition celebrating 100 episodes of the Home Assistant Podcast.

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Rohan and Phil talk to Alan from Australia, where he explains how he's using Arduino's to measure how much beer is in the fridge, amongst other things.

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Alan Arthur

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Rohan and Phil break down the 2021.9 release and share some entries to the Nabu Casa Cloud giveaway competition

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Will, Assistant Professor of Microbiology & Immunology at Drexel University College of Medicine joins Rohan and Phil to talk about how he's using Home Assistant to streamline the sequencing of COVID-19

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Will Dampier

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Phil Hawthorne

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2021.8 brings a new energy dashboard to Home Assistant, while we announce a competition and a new show.

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Marlon joins Rohan and Phil, author of The Smart Home Manual about his home automation journey with Home Assistant

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Marlon Buchanan

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil break down the goodies coming in with 2021.7. Phil discusses his experience setting up an ESP32 device for the first time with the ESP web tools.

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Rohan and Phil talk to Keiran on how he uses Home Assistant around the home, and how he was able to use it to assist his girlfriend after surgery.

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Keiran Sweet

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil break down the 2021.6 release, and Rohan talks about the outdoor smart plug from Lutron.

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Rohan and Phil talk with Anthony about how he uses Home Assistant to bring a more immersive experience for his board games

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Anthony Jestin

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil break down the 2021.5 release and Rohan’s status page in Lovelace. Phil shares some of his sensors for monitoring various services and containers on his network.

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil are joined by Luke from Western Australia, who explains how he uses Home Assistant to make the ultimate home media controller.

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Luke Foulger

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil break down the 2021.4 release. Rohan talks about his experience making the switch to Node-RED, and Paulus talks about future plans for Home Assistant.

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MoreBeer!

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Phil Hawthorne

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In this special episode we dig a bit deeper into Nabu Casa's acquisition of the ESPHome project with Home Assistant founder Paulus.

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Paulus Schoutsen

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Phil Hawthorne

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TP-Link does a back-flip on their local API, Rohan and Phil break down the 2021.3 release

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MoreBeer!

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil talk to Marc from the UK about his use of Home Assistant around the house, automating reminders and requests for items across his home

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Marc Alexander

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil discuss the 2021.2 release, the security vulnerabilities announced in January 2021, and the new Z-wave JS integration

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MoreBeer!

Since 1995, MoreBeer! has offered the largest selection of brewing supplies to home brewers across the country. What started in a 150 square foot shed in a backyard has now expanded to two warehouses, a manufacturing metal shop, and four homebrew stores, all while remaining under the same passionate ownership.

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil talk with Liam from the UK about his use of Home Assistant to keep the childrens rooms comfortable, a 3D printed Juke Box and using Deep Stack to detect the state of outdoor items

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Liam Matthews

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Rohan and Phil are back for 2021 to break down the first monthly release of Home Assistant, and what's going on in their smart homes.

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Recorded live from the 2020 Home Assistant Conference. Rohan, Phil and James break down all the announcements and Home Assistant 1.0!

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James Callaghan

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Phil Hawthorne

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Sean from the UK joins Rohan and Phil where we discuss a breaking firmware update issued by TP-Link for their Wifi smart switches, and how Sean uses ZoneMinder in his smart home for security.

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Sean Buckley

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil are joined by Glenn from Belgium to break down the 0.117 release. We say goodbye to the Custom Header component, and learn about Glenn’s uses of Home Assistant.

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Special thanks to todays guest

Glenn Versweyveld

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil are joined by Vinçon to talk about Hacktoberfest 2020, 0.116 and how Vinçon uses Home Assistant to track his cars.

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Vinçon Estourgie

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Phil Hawthorne

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One of the biggest Home Assistant releases means we've got one of our longest episodes. Paulus joins us to celebrate the 7th birthday of Home Assistant and to break down 0.115.

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Special thanks to todays guest

Paulus Schoutsen

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Phil Hawthorne

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With the next Home Assistant release delayed, Rohan and Phil deep dive into the world of Pete from New Zealand and his smart home setup.

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Pete Stothers

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil talk to Keith, a blind user of Home Assistant about the unique challenges of accessibility within Home Assistant and Home Automation in general.

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Keith Watson

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil break down the 0.114 release and the new features in the mobile apps. Glen joins us to talk Home Automation

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Special thanks to todays guest

Glen Verran

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil are joined by Billy to break down the 0.113 release and talk to Billy from Montana about how he uses Home Assistant.

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Special thanks to todays guest

Billy Neuburger

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil are joined by Adrian from the UK to break down the 0.112 Home Assistant release, and talk Home Automation

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Special thanks to todays guest

Adrian Merwood

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil break down the 0.111 release, Belkin forces wemo devices on the cloud, and we talk with Nathan and learn how he is automating his life with Home Assistant

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Special thanks to todays guest

Nathan Li

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Phil Hawthorne

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James joins Rohan and Phil to break down the mega 0.110 release and we discuss Wink and Belkin’s efforts to drive smart home users away from their brands.

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Special thanks to todays guest

James Petersen

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil discuss the new features in 0.109, and Mat shares how he used Home Assistant to monitor industrial machines.

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Special thanks to todays guest

Mat Barry

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Phil Hawthorne

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Paulus comes to talk with Rohan and Phil about what's new with Home Assistant, and we discuss the recent announcements regarding YAML support.

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Special thanks to todays guest

Paulus Schoutsen

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Phil Hawthorne

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Apple acquires The Dark Sky weather service, Rohan and Phil break down 0.108 and Jayden comes on for a chat

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Lightify from Osram set to close their cloud smart home offering in 2021. We chat with Quentin about Home Assistant 0.107

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Quentin Stafford-Fraser

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil are joined by James from Manchester UK to discuss the 0.106 release and James interesting uses of Home Assistant.

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James Callaghan

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil are joined by John to discuss the 0.105 release and how John is using Home Assistant in a commercial use for solar energy.

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John Cromer

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil are joined by Alex from Self Hosted to deep dive into everything self hosting

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Alex Kretzschmar

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil are joined by Alex from the Self Hosted Podcast to talk 0.104 and bring in 2020

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Alex Kretzschmar

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil are joined by Frenck to discuss the Sonos takeover of Snips, and the final release of 2019

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Franck Nijhof

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil are joined by Florin from Romania to discuss the awesome goodies from the State of the Union 2019 and Florin's smart home

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Florin Voicu

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil and joined by Stephan from New Zealand to talk 0.101, the Switchbot Curtain Kickstarter and Stephans use of Home Assistant

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Stephan McKillen

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil are joined by Tony to talk 0.100, Hacktoberfest and learn about Tony’s smart home

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Tony Lamont

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Phil Hawthorne

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Bryan joins Rohan and Phil to ask for advice on planning out a smart home for a tiny house

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Bryan Smith

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil break down 0.99 and talk to Eric who has over 400 smart home devices migrating to Home Assistant

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Eric Vitale

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil talk Home Assistant 0.98 and venture to South Africa to see how Cliff is using Home Assistant.

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Cliff de Wit

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil talk 0.97, and catch up with Brandon to see how he monitors his Beer with Home Assistant.

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Brandon Gulla

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Phil Hawthorne

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Rohan and Phil are joined by Pascal and Paulus to celebrate the birthday of Hass.io, and talk meetups, Home Assistant Cast and Home Assistant 1.0

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Special thanks to todays guests

Pascal Vizeli

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Paulus Schoutsen

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Phil Hawthorne

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Jon joins Rohan and Phil to discuss the 0.96 release, and shares his cool e-ink weather display integrated with Home Assistant.

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Jon

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Phil Hawthorne

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Phil and Rohan take a quick opportunity to explain custom components, lovelace cards, themes and the Home Assistant Community Store (HACS)

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