Home Assistant Podcast

Garage Doors, E‑Ink Dashboards, and Entity Chaos with the Evil Genius Dave Slusher Oct 30, 2025

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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Chapters

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

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 thesmartesthouse.com

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Hosts

Phil Hawthorne

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Smart Home Products

Twitter: @philhawthorne

Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com

Rohan Karamandi

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The Reluctant Home Assistant Guy: From Hue Chaos to Hour‑of‑Power Wins Oct 23, 2025

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.

Watch this episode on YouTube

https://hasspodcast.io/ha207

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Chapters

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

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 thesmartesthouse.com

Hosts

Phil Hawthorne

Website

Smart Home Products

Twitter: @philhawthorne

Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com

Rohan Karamandi

Twitter: @rohank9

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AirGradient: From Thai Wildfires to Open Source Hardware feat Achim Haug Oct 14, 2025

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

Watch this episode on YouTube

https://hasspodcast.io/ha206

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Chapters

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

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 thesmartesthouse.com

Hosts

Phil Hawthorne

Website

Smart Home Products

Twitter: @philhawthorne

Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com

Rohan Karamandi

Twitter: @rohank9

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Philips Hue's New Bridge and the Cat Automation Problem with Josh Burg Oct 07, 2025

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

Watch this episode on YouTube

https://hasspodcast.io/ha205

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Chapters

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

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 thesmartesthouse.com

Hosts

Phil Hawthorne

Website

Smart Home Products

Twitter: @philhawthorne

Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com

Rohan Karamandi

Twitter: @rohank9

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Voice goes bilingual with Home Assistant 2025.10 Sep 30, 2025

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

Watch this episode on YouTube

https://hasspodcast.io/ha204

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Chapters

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

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 thesmartesthouse.com

Hosts

Phil Hawthorne

Website

Smart Home Products

Twitter: @philhawthorne

Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com

Rohan Karamandi

Twitter: @rohank9

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Beyond the Bulb: Gimmy Chu Talks Nanoleaf, Smart Homes & Community Integration Sep 23, 2025

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.

Watch the full episode on YouTube

https://hasspodcast.io/ha203

Chapters

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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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.

So for the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.com

Hosts

Phil Hawthorne

Website

Smart Home Products

Twitter: @philhawthorne

Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com

Rohan Karamandi

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Smart Home Automation for Accessibility with Thomas Sep 16, 2025

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.

Watch the full episode on YouTube

https://hasspodcast.io/ha202

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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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.

So for the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.com

Hosts

Phil Hawthorne

Website

Smart Home Products

Twitter: @philhawthorne

Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com

Rohan Karamandi

Twitter: @rohank9

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Tsvi Mostovicz on creating the Jewish Calendar component Sep 09, 2025

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.

Watch the full episode on YouTube

https://hasspodcast.io/ha201

Special thanks to today's guest Tsvi

Tsvi's Github: https://github.com/tsvi

Tsvi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tsvim

Chapters

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

Support the Podcast

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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.

So for the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.com

Hosts

Phil Hawthorne

Website

Smart Home Products

Twitter: @philhawthorne

Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com

Rohan Karamandi

Twitter: @rohank9

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A new Z-wave radio launches, and a new home screen on the horizon with Home Assistant 2025.9 Sep 02, 2025

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

Watch the full episode on YouTube

https://hasspodcast.io/ha200

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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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.

So for the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.com

Hosts

Phil Hawthorne

Website

Smart Home Products

Twitter: @philhawthorne

Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com

Rohan Karamandi

Twitter: @rohank9

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Doug Roberson from Shelly USA Aug 26, 2025

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

Watch the full episode on YouTube

https://hasspodcast.io/ha199

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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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.

So for the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.com

Hosts

Phil Hawthorne

Website

Smart Home Products

Twitter: @philhawthorne

Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com

Rohan Karamandi

Twitter: @rohank9

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An empty-nester sparky’s Home Automation journey Aug 19, 2025

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

Watch the full episode on YouTube

https://hasspodcast.io/ha198

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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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.

So for the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.com

Hosts

Phil Hawthorne

Website

Smart Home Products

Twitter: @philhawthorne

Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com

Rohan Karamandi

Twitter: @rohank9

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TJ Huddleston from HomeTech.fm Aug 12, 2025

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.

Watch the full episode on YouTube

https://hasspodcast.io/ha197

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 is here with Home Assistant 2025.8 Aug 06, 2025

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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Jürgen Pansy, co-founder of Nuki Jul 22, 2025

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

00:01:00 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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Paul thinks Home Assistant is "Better Than Fixing Cars" Jul 15, 2025

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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Home Assistant, 3D Printing & Tuya Escapes — With Mark Watt Tech Jul 08, 2025

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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Chapters

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 has a question for you Jul 01, 2025

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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Chapters

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 Jun 24, 2025

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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Chapters

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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Andrej’s smart home journey and designing PokyPow Jun 17, 2025

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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Chapters

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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Trying to convince Pete the DIY Smart Home Guy to embrace Home Assistant Jun 10, 2025

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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2025.6 delayed, IKEA and Sonos respectfully breakup Jun 03, 2025

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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The evolution of Zooz with Agnes Lorenz May 27, 2025

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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Chapters

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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How Alfredo, Developer Relations at Google uses and teaches Home Assistant May 20, 2025

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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Talking with Jimmy Hawkins from Automated House May 13, 2025

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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https://hasspodcast.io/ha185

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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Paulus joins us to break down 2025.5 and the State of the Open Home May 06, 2025

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

Watch the full episode on YouTube

https://hasspodcast.io/ha184

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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From music theatre to Home Assistant installers with Connor and Tez Apr 21, 2025

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

Watch the full episode on YouTube

https://hasspodcast.io/ha183

Chapters

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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Notion

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How Bob automates an RV and a smart home with Home Assistant Apr 15, 2025

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

Watch the full episode on YouTube

https://hasspodcast.io/ha182

Chapters

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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Zooz

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So for the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.com

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Catching up with Travis aka digiblurDIY to talk Home Assistant Apr 08, 2025

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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2025.4 - A new areas dashboard and some big announcements (for us!) Apr 01, 2025

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

Watch the full episode on YouTube

https://hasspodcast.io/ha180

Chapters

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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Zooz

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So for the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.com

Notion

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Jeroen’s energy dashboard and e-ink calendar display Mar 18, 2025

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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Home Assistant 2025.3 lands with more dashboard improvements Mar 04, 2025

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'

Watch the full episode on YouTube

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Chapters

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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How Damien Uses Home Assistant to Simplify Life Feb 18, 2025

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 - Broadcasting our backups to OneDrive and Google Drive Feb 05, 2025

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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CES 2025 Debrief Jan 21, 2025

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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Automating the pool pump started Gavin’s smart home journey Jan 14, 2025

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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2025.1 - Backups, Voice and What The Heck?! Jan 03, 2025

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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Meet Missy - Community Manager for Nabu Casa Dec 17, 2024

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.

Chapters

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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Frenck Takes over the Podcast w/ Phil & Rohan Dec 10, 2024

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

Chapters

00:00:17 - 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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Phil's "Not So Binary Presence" Sensor

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2024.12 - Frenck breaks down the final release for 2024 with us Dec 03, 2024

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’s Aussie rental automated with Zigbee and Home Assistant Nov 19, 2024

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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Chapters

00:00:15 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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Sections and LG ThinQ go official in 2024.11 Nov 05, 2024

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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Using AI to help with your household admin w/ Benjamin Oct 29, 2024

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

Timestamps:

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 Hinds on his smart home journey with Home Assistant Oct 17, 2024

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

Chapters

00:01:23 - 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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Phil Hawthorne

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Google Photos Integration and Energy Usage Monitoring in Home Assistant 2024.10 Oct 02, 2024

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:

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.
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.
Dashboard Improvements: The new heading style for Home Assistant dashboards allows for better organization and customization, with support for subheadings and sensor data integration.
YAML Updates: Changes to YAML formatting now allow for easier readability and section collapsibility, making automation scripting more intuitive.
Long-Term Statistics Repair: Home Assistant now offers better visibility and repair options for long-term statistics, helping users maintain accurate data tracking.
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
07:25 - 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 Automation
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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From Slopes to Smart Homes: Using Home Assistant for Ski Conditions and Traffic Tracking w/ Nick Dawson Sep 18, 2024

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:

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.
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.
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.
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.
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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HACS 2.0 and New Integration Features in Home Assistant 2024.9 Sep 04, 2024

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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Integrating and Advancing Smart Home Technologies with Nir Lavi Aug 21, 2024

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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Local LLM Integration and UI Updates in 2024.8 Aug 07, 2024

In this episode of the Home Assistant Podcast, hosts Phil Hawthorne and Rohan Karamandi provide the latest updates and features of Home Assistant version 2024.8 and more! They discuss various topics, including the discontinuation of Telstra TV and Nike's self-lacing shoes, environmental concerns related to e-waste, and notable updates in the Home Assistant ecosystem, including new local LLM integrations, updates to the Home Assistant Yellow and Green devices, and enhancements to the user interface.

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.

Chapters

00:00:15 Introduction and Sponsor Mention

00:01:30 Telstra TV Discussion Begins

00:03:35 Telstra TV Discontinuation

00:04:24 Environmental Concerns with E-Waste

00:07:00 Nike Self-Lacing Shoes

00:07:58 Frustration Over Discontinued Products

00:11:30 Home Assistant Yellow and Green

00:17:27 Wave JS and Home Assistant Green Performance

00:20:07 2024.8 Home Assistant Update

00:22:30 Transition from Services to Actions

00:26:30 Introduction of Local LLaMA AI

00:37:30 New UI for KNX Integration

00:42:00 YAML-Based Integrations Now Visible in UI

00:52:00 Wake Word Collective Announcement

00:55:55 Episode Conclusion and Closing Remarks

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Customize Your Home with Advanced Automation with Jason Shearer Jul 19, 2024

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.

Chapters

00:16 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

To learn more about Jason and his home automation projects, connect with him through the Home Assistant community.

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Taking control of Blueprints, Voice gets smarter in 2024.7 Jul 03, 2024

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.

Chapters

00:44 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’s 100+ device ZigBee Network Jun 20, 2024

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.

Chapters

00:56 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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Letting AI take control of our home with 2024.6 Jun 04, 2024

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

Chapters

01:04 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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Exploring Daniel’s Home Assistant powered smart home May 21, 2024

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

Chapters

01:03 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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Talking the Open Home Foundation and 2024.5 with Frenck May 01, 2024

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

Chapters

01:10 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

54:45 Backwards Incompatible Changes

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Automating all the things with Kurt Apr 16, 2024

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

Chapters

02:05 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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Categorising and Labelling everything with 2024.4 Apr 03, 2024

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

Chapters

00:00 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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Using Home Assistant as a second brain with Brian Mar 20, 2024

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

Chapters

00:00 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 - Features we wanted, and some we didn’t know we needed Mar 05, 2024

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

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:00 2024.3 New Features

27:01 Vacuum Smells

31:15 Template Translation Helper

36:22 New Integrations

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Talking Nabu Casa, Future Plans and so much more with Paulus Feb 22, 2024

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

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00:00 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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2024.2 and Apple Car Play Feb 11, 2024

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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Automating a rental with an existing alarm control panel with Simon Jan 23, 2024

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

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00:00 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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Home Assistant brings in 2024 with a fresh take on the automation UI builder Jan 04, 2024

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

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00:00 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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Jasper’s Automated Hotel with Home Assistant Dec 19, 2023

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

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00:00 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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Frenck joins us to see out 2023 and break down Home Assistant 2023.12 Dec 06, 2023

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

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00:00 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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A Zero Trust Smart Home with Ian Nov 24, 2023

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

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01:44 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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Home Assistant 2023.11: Exploring Matter 1.2 and To-Do Lists Oct 31, 2023

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.

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01:04 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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Automating Independence: Petter's Smart Home Journey with Home Assistant Oct 17, 2023

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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Private Bluetooth Device tracking with Home Assistant 2023.10 + Philips Hue forces the cloud Oct 02, 2023

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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Buying 1,000 lightbulbs with Brian Sep 20, 2023

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

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Mowing the lawn with Home Assistant 2023.9 Sep 05, 2023

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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How John made a Saturn V Rocket Launch Pad with ESPHome Aug 28, 2023

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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Making an automated heated bed for the cat with Christian Kilvington Aug 15, 2023

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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Translating what’s new in Home Assistant 2023.8 Jul 31, 2023

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

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Michael Hansen on the year of the voice 2023 and what’s next Jul 09, 2023

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 – Home Assistant…Returns? Responds back? Jul 03, 2023

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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Tracking the tides of the River Thames with Rian Jun 24, 2023

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 – Network Storage and a brand new Integrations Page Jun 07, 2023

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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Philip’s KNX Powered Smart Home May 19, 2023

Rohan and Phil talk to Philip from Germany, who has an extensive smart home powered by KNX and Home Assistant

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Let’s Talk About 2023.5 May 04, 2023

The year of the voice chapter 2 brings some new goodies landing in Home Assistant 2023.5

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Remembering the bike is attached to the car with Guy Apr 21, 2023

Guy Petersen from Newcastle joins Rohan and Phil to talk about his smart home. From gluing ecosystems together to automations built from past mistakes.

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2023.4 – Template Macros and Windows 11 (sort of) Apr 04, 2023

Rohan and Phil break down the 2023.4 release and 2023.3 Android app update

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Alastair’s Home Assistant Journey Mar 21, 2023

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.

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2023.3 – A new restart button and better entity dialogs Feb 28, 2023

2023.3 lands with an easier restart button and an overhaul to the entity dialogs. Rohan and Phil discuss flashing robot vacuum cleaners.

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Automating Sprinklers with Corey Edwards Feb 15, 2023

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-call

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A new Assistant launches with Home Assistant 2023.2 Feb 01, 2023

The year of the voice is well underway. Rohan and Phil break down the 2023.2 release, including the new Assistant feature

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Getting Started with Home Assistant in 2023 Jan 18, 2023

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 questions

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2023.1: The year of voice; new features, and our home automation goals for 2023 Jan 04, 2023

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 2023

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Using Uptime Kuma to monitor the smart home with Jan Dec 18, 2022

Rohan and Phil are talking with Jan from Sweden and how he is using self hosted tools like Uptime Kuma to monitor his smart home

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Home Assistant 2022.12 launches Matter with 2023 “the year of the voice” Dec 07, 2022

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 2022

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KPI’s for your smart home with Danny Tsang Nov 16, 2022

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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What the Heck is new in 2022.11?! Nov 02, 2022

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

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Automating a house for twins and the family with Mike Oct 19, 2022

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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2022.10 – Active Bluetooth, Hacktoberfest and Subviews Oct 05, 2022

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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Tracking cars and automating everything with Ryan Holland Sep 21, 2022

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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2022.9 – Automation UI Overhaul, Bluetooth Proxies and Rohan’s Camera Plans Sep 07, 2022

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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Checking the rain tank water levels with Simon Aug 17, 2022

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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2022.8 – Repairs, Hive creates e-waste to help climate change and Home Assistant Yellow starts shipping Aug 03, 2022

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 and her HomeKit smart home hacks Jul 20, 2022

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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2022.7 – Getting louder with speed improvements and Python 3.10 Jul 06, 2022

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

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Keir and his automated spray gun to ward off his cats Jun 27, 2022

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

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2022.6 – Energy Comparisons, Logbook Upgrades and oAuth Onboarding Jun 01, 2022

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

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How Erwin used Home Assistant as proof of innocence May 18, 2022

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

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2022.5 – Another configuration menu change and Insteon rolls its shutters May 04, 2022

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

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Talking smart climbing walls and automating fireplaces with Luke Apr 20, 2022

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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2022.4 – Managing groups from the UI, backups and a rant from Rohan Apr 10, 2022

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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Gene’s automated “on air” light Mar 23, 2022

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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2022.3 – New Media Selector and waving goodbye to OpenZwave Mar 02, 2022

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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Alexa, who’s turn is it to shower first? Feb 17, 2022

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

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2022.2 – Streamlining Experiences and over 2.5k contributions Feb 02, 2022

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

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Brett and his passive aggressive automations Jan 10, 2022

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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Spotlight – Material Design Icons & Home Assistant Dec 17, 2021

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

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2021.12 – Updated configuration panel and a new button entity Dec 09, 2021

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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How Joshua is automating the “I got home safely” message and powering smart blinds by ethernet Nov 17, 2021

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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2021.11 – Configuring devices on the network with ease, and entity categories Nov 03, 2021

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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Integrating MySensors devices into Home Assistant with Dan Oct 20, 2021

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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2021.10 – Tuya integrates officially, and we announce the winner of our competition Oct 06, 2021

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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Measuring how much beer is in the fridge with Alan Sep 22, 2021

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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2021.9 – USB Devices, Batteries and Gas Meters Sep 01, 2021

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

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Spotlight – Using Home Assistant to sequence COVID-19 Aug 18, 2021

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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2021.8 – New Energy dashboard and a new venture for us Aug 04, 2021

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

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Keyless Locks, Panic Buttons and automating Electric Fireplaces with Marlon Jul 24, 2021

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

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2021.7 – Adding ID’s to our automation triggers, and provisioning ESP devices with ease Jul 07, 2021

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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Using Home Assistant to help sick family around the home with Keiran Jun 23, 2021

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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2021.6 – Faster Philips Hue, and a little bit of everything Jun 02, 2021

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

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Creating the ultimate environmental board gaming experience with Anthony May 19, 2021

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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2021.5 – A better integrations dashboard and getting the status of remote services May 05, 2021

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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Bridging ecosystems for better home media control with Luke Apr 21, 2021

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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2021.4 – Debugging our automations, experimenting with Node-RED and getting future plans from Paulus Apr 07, 2021

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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Talking the ESPHome Acquisition with Paulus Mar 23, 2021

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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2021.3, TP-Link Backflip, Using NFC Tags for Chores Mar 03, 2021

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

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Chatting to Marc about using Home Assistant for reminders and nudges around the house Feb 17, 2021

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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2021.2, vulnerabilities in custom components and a new Z-wave integration Feb 03, 2021

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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Keeping the kids comfortable and occupancy sensors for cats with Liam Jan 26, 2021

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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2021.1, ESPHome for Flower Sensors, Tracking Deliveries with DeepStack Jan 06, 2021

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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Home Assistant Podcast Live from the 2020 Conference Dec 15, 2020

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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Home Assistant Podcast 76 – 0.118, PSA for TP-Link smart switch owners and using ZoneMinder with Sean Nov 18, 2020

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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Home Assistant Podcast 75 – 0.117 and softening hard water with Glenn Oct 28, 2020

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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Home Assistant Podcast 74 – 0.116, Hacktoberfest and tracking cars with Vinçon Oct 07, 2020

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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Home Assistant Podcast 73 – Paulus joins us to talk 0.115, Media Browser, Tags, IFTTT Pro + more Sep 17, 2020

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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Home Assistant Podcast 72 – What the Heck there’s no release today! So we’re talking with Pete instead Sep 02, 2020

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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Spotlight – “Seeing” Home Assistant from a different perspective Aug 25, 2020

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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Home Assistant Podcast 71 – 0.114, Home Assistant goes dark and talking to Glen Aug 12, 2020

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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Home Assistant Podcast 70 – 0.113, Inovelli Switches and automating batteries with Billy Jul 22, 2020

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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Home Assistant Podcast 69 – 0.112 and talking to Adrian Jul 01, 2020

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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Home Assistant Podcast 68 – 0.111, Belkin Wemo, Automatic and Nathan Jun 10, 2020

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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Home Assistant Podcast 67 – Wink & Belkin do a number on smart home users and we discuss 0.110 May 20, 2020

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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Home Assistant Podcast 66 – 0.109 and monitoring industrial machines with Mat Apr 29, 2020

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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Home Assistant Podcast – Talking #YAMLGate with Paulus Apr 20, 2020

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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Home Assistant Podcast 65 – 0.108, The Dark Sky Goes Dark and Jayden Apr 08, 2020

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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Home Assistant Podcast 64 – 0.107, we bid adieu to Lightify and say hello to Quentin Mar 18, 2020

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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Home Assistant Podcast 63 – 0.106 and automating the bathtub with James Feb 26, 2020

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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Home Assistant Podcast 62 – 0.105 and Home Assistant as a solar controller with John Feb 05, 2020

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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Spotlight – Self Hosting Jan 29, 2020

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

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Home Assistant Podcast 61 – 0.104 and bringing in 2020 with Alex from SelfHosted Jan 15, 2020

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

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Home Assistant Podcast 60 – 0.103, Sonos takes over Snips and ending the year with Frenck Dec 15, 2019

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

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Home Assistant Podcast 59 – 0.102, State of the Union 2019 and getting holiday ready with Florin Nov 20, 2019

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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Home Assistant Podcast 58 – 0.101, Switchbot Curtain and talking to Stephan Oct 30, 2019

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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Home Assistant Podcast 57 – 0.100, Hacktoberfest 2019 and wireless technologies with Tony Oct 09, 2019

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

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Spotlight – Planning a Home Assistant install for a smart tiny house Sep 27, 2019

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

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Home Assistant Podcast 56 – 0.99, Home Assistant turns 6 and mining crypto with Eric Sep 18, 2019

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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Home Assistant Podcast 55 – 0.98, a new Docker base and venturing to South Africa with Cliff Aug 28, 2019

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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Home Assistant Podcast 54 – 0.97 and making beer with Brandon Aug 07, 2019

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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Home Assistant Podcast HASS.IO Birthday Special with Pascal and Paulus Jul 24, 2019

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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Home Assistant Podcast 53 – 0.96, Climate Overhaul and e-ink weather displays with Jon Jul 17, 2019

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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Spotlight – Custom Components Jul 07, 2019

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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Home Assistant Podcast 52 – 0.95, Alexa Entities, Dynamically blocking ads and Brendon Jun 26, 2019

Brendon joins Rohan and Phil to discuss Home Assistant 0.95 and Alexa entity management

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Home Assistant Podcast 51 – 0.94, Configuration without YAML and Zack Jun 05, 2019

Rohan and Phil are joined by Zack to discuss 0,94 and sprinklers

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Home Assistant Podcast 50 – 0.93, Nest and Hue breaking integrations and talking to Peter May 15, 2019

Rohan and Phil are joined by Peter to talk about Google Nest and Philips Hue making changes which affect smart home users.

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Home Assistant Podcast 49 – 0.92 (again!) and Hass.io with Pascal May 01, 2019

Rohan and Phil are joined by Pascal to re-discuss 0.92, and everything about hass.io

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Home Assistant Podcast 48 – Searching for 0.92 on a boat with Adam Apr 17, 2019

Rohan and Phil attempt to break down the yet to be released Home Assistant 0.92, and talk to Adam who lives on a boat.

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Home Assistant Podcast 47 – 0.91 and streaming cameras everywhere with Jason Apr 03, 2019

Rohan and Phil are joined by Jason, contributor of TensorFlow and the new camera streaming capabilities.

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Home Assistant Podcast 46 – 0.90, Remote access, area targeting and Twitter questions with Paulus Mar 20, 2019

Paulus joins Rohan and Phil to discuss the 0.90 release, which includes remote access support for Nabu Casa users.

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Home Assistant Podcast 45 – 0.89, Nissan Leaf, Reddit and #BalanceforBetter with Courtenay Mar 06, 2019

Rohan and Phil are joined by Courtenay to discuss 0.89, International Womens Day 2019 and Courtenay's Home Assistant setup.

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Home Assistant Podcast 44 – 0.88, People entities and Max drops by to chat hass-cli Feb 20, 2019

Rohan and Phil are joined by Max to talk about Logitech, the new People entities in 0.88 and the new hass-cli tool

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Home Assistant Podcast 43 – 0.87, Lowes closing their Iris, SmartThings and Areas with James Feb 06, 2019

Rohan and Phil are joined by James aka jimpower to discuss 0.87, and the various unique automations James has running in his smart home

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Home Assistant Podcast 42 – 0.86 and getting to know Lovelace with Zack Jan 23, 2019

Rohan and Phil are joined by Zack to discuss Lovelace, the new default user interface for Home Assistant

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Home Assistant Podcast 41 – 0.85, Logitech and becoming Data Scientists with Robin Jan 09, 2019

Phil and Rohan return for 2019 to discuss Logitech, the 0.85 release and Robin stops by for a brief overview of the Home Assistant Data Portal

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Home Assistant Podcast 40 – finishing out 2018 with the 0.84 release Dec 12, 2018

Rohan and Phil go through the highlights of 0.84 which is the final Home Assistant release and Podcast for 2018.

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Home Assistant Podcast 39 – 0.83 and giving more automation ideas to Sean Dec 03, 2018

Rohan and Phil talk 0.83, and workshop some solutions and improvements for Seans smart home

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State of the Union Special Nov 24, 2018

Listen to Paulus tease some exciting new features, from his talk in Amsterdam

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Home Assistant Podcast 38 – 0.82 and making bread with Magnus Nov 14, 2018

Rohan and Phil talk 0.82, and get an idea to automate a bread maker from Magnus

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Home Assistant Podcast 37 – Taking a hot shower with 0.81 Oct 28, 2018

Rohan and Phil break down some of the great new features Hacktoberfest has given Home Assistant in 0.81

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Home Assistant Podcast 36 – 0.80 and talking Home Assistant with Nikiya Oct 13, 2018

Phil and Rohan talk Hacktoberfest, break down the 0.80 release and chat to Nikiya

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Home Assistant Podcast 35 – 0.79 and the future of the iOS App with Robbie and Stephen Sep 30, 2018

Robbie and Stephen come on to chat about the sweet new features coming soon to the iOS App for Home Assistant.

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Spotlight: Presence Detection Sep 22, 2018

Phil and Rohan break down Presence Detection in the smart home

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Home Assistant Podcast 34 – 0.78 and breaking down Nabu Casa with Paulus Sep 17, 2018

Paulus joins Rohan and Phil to celebrate the 5th birthday of Home Assistant, and to explain Nabu Casa.

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Home Assistant Podcast 33 – 0.77 and the new Authentication with Paulus Sep 01, 2018

Paulus joins Phil and Rohan to break down the new authentication feature introduced with 0.77.

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Spotlight: Developing for Home Assistant Aug 26, 2018

Join hosts Rohan and Phil as they're joined by Aaron (bachya) to deep-dive into the world of developing for Home Assistant.

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Home Assistant Podcast 32 – 0.76 and Home Assistant as a Service Aug 18, 2018

Rohan and Phil are joined by Aaron (bachya) to discuss 0.76, and Aaron's Home Assistant as a Service.

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Home Assistant Podcast 31 – 0.75, Sisyphus Kinetic Art Table and Lovelace Love with Marius Aug 05, 2018

Marius joins Rohan and Phil to talk about 0.75, and all the changes it brings for Lovelace

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Home Assistant Podcast 30 – 0.74, Multi-user Support, HassOS, Lovelace Cards, Ring and Multiple Instances Jul 20, 2018

Rohan and Phil talk about 0.74, the new multi-user support, HassOS, Lovelace Cards, Ring Video Doorbells and running multiple instances of Home Assistant.

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Home Assistant Podcast 29 – 0.73, Lovelace Enhancements and Jared joins us Jul 07, 2018

Rohan and Phil are joined by Jared to talk about 0.73 and the enhancements already made to Lovelace, as well as Jareds unique Home Assistant setup.

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Home Assistant Podcast 28 – 0.72, Lovelace, Alexa TTS and esphomelib Jun 24, 2018

Otto joins Rohan and Phil to talk about 0.72, Lovelace, Alexa text to speech and esphomelib

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Home Assistant Podcast 27 – 0.71 and Aaron (geekofweek) drops in for a chat Jun 10, 2018

Phil and Rohan talk with Aaron (geekofweek) about 0.71, and all the cool things Aaron uses Home Assistant for

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Happy Birthday Home Assistant Podcast Jun 01, 2018

A special thank you message to all our listeners on our first birthday

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Home Assistant Podcast 26 – 0.70, Custom UI and Aaron (bachya) joins us May 26, 2018

Rohan and Phil are joined by Aaron (bachya) to discuss 0.70, and Aaron's various uses of Home Assistant.

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Home Assistant Podcast 25 – 0.69, Google Maps and Isabella Joins us May 14, 2018

Rohan and Phil talk 0.69 and the billing changes with Google Maps, then Isabella joins to talk Home Assistant

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Home Assistant Podcast 24 – 0.68 and all the goodies it brings Apr 28, 2018

Rohan and Phil discuss Google Home and all the other goodies that come with 0.68

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Home Assistant Podcast 23 – 0.67 and Paulus joins us to talk Ubiquiti Apr 13, 2018

Rohan and Phil talk to Paulus, the founder of Home Assistant about his move to Ubiquiti and what it means for Home Assistant.

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Home Assistant Podcast 22 – 0.66, New Release Schedule and Carlo Mar 30, 2018

Carlo joins Rohan and Phil to discuss 0.66, and the new Home Assistant release schedule

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Home Assistant Podcast 21 – 0.65, Awards, Podcast Updates and more Mar 18, 2018

Rohan and Phil discuss all the new goodies introduced in the 0.65 release

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Home Assistant Podcast 20 – 0.64, 1,000 Integrations and Goodbye Dan! Mar 07, 2018

We talk about the latest features in Home Assistant 0.64 and say goodbye to Dan

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Home Assistant Podcast 19 – 0.63, Disqus removal and Python 3.4 Deprecation Feb 24, 2018

Phil and Rohan talk about the 0.63 release, Disqus being removed from the website and the deprecation of Python 3.4.

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Home Assistant Podcast 18 – 0.62 and ryanm101 Feb 04, 2018

Dan and Phil talk with Ryan (ryanm101) about the 0.62 release and what Ryan is doing with Home Assistant and Hass.io.

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Home Assistant Podcast 17 – 0.61 Jan 20, 2018

Dan, Rohan and Phil talk about the 0.61 release in the first episode for 2018.

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Home Assistant Podcast 16 – 0.60 and Frenck Dec 28, 2017

Frenck joins Dan and Rohan to talk about his contributions to the community and the release of 0.60

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Home Assistant Podcast 15 – Cloud and 2017 Recap Dec 16, 2017

Paulus joins Dan and Phil to launch the new Home Assistant Cloud and celebrate the major feature releases of 2017

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Home Assistant Podcast 14 – 0.59 and dale3h Dec 10, 2017

Dan, Rohan and Dale talk about the 0.59 release and catch up.

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Home Assistant Podcast 13 – 0.58 and skalavala (Suresh) Nov 25, 2017

Dan and Phil are joined by Suresh to talk about 0.58, and his use of Home Assistant.

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Home Assistant Podcast 12 – 0.57, 0.58 and Remote Access Nov 11, 2017

Dan, Rohan and Phil talk about 0.56, 0.57 and remote access. Also covered is Logitech bricking Harmony Link Hubs and translation!

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Home Assistant Podcast 11 – 0.56, 0.57 upcoming and feedback! Nov 06, 2017

What's new in 0.56, a sneak preview of 0.57 and some community updates.

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Home Assistant Podcast 10 – 0.55 and bye bye Python 3.4 Oct 18, 2017

Phil returns from holiday to discuss his new toys, the 0.54 release and the deprecation of Python 3.4

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Home Assistant Podcast 9 – dale3h and 0.54 Sep 30, 2017

Dale (dale3h) joins Rohan and Dan to talk about Dale's involvement in the project as a community leader and his contributions. Dale and Rohan also cover off the 0.54 release.

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Home Assistant Podcast 8 – 0.53 and Presence Detection Sep 21, 2017

Dan and Rohan talk about 0.53 and presence detection. Happy Birthday HASS!

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Home Assistant Podcast 7 – 0.52, Blogs and a user story Sep 02, 2017

Dan and Rohan talk 0.52 and home automation blogs, and then Dan talks with Tim about his use of Home Assistant.

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Home Assistant Podcast 6 – Intents, 0.50 and 0.51 Aug 16, 2017

Paulus joins Dan and Phil to talk about the exciting new Intents functionality, version numbers and the 0.50 & 0.51 releases.

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Home Assistant Podcast 5 – AppDaemon/HADashboard, 0.49 and 0.50 Aug 01, 2017

Andrew joins us to talk about AppDaemon and HADashboard (which Dan deploys during the recording!) and we talk about 0.49 & 0.50. Paulus will be on episode 6 to talk about voice intents.

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Home Assistant Podcast 4 – Community update, 0.48 and interview with Carlo Jul 15, 2017

We quickly cover off a few community items including the move to Discord and Carlo talks with Phil about his use of Floorplan

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Home Assistant Podcast 3 – Stats, Floorplan and 0.47 Jul 01, 2017

Paulus joins us to talk about some stats and the release of 0.47 and Petar tells us all about his Floorplan project for Home Assistant

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Home Assistant Podcast 2 – 0.46, 0.47 and Bluetooth Presence Jun 15, 2017

We talk about the release of 0.46 and upcoming features in 0.47. The feature topic was Bluetooth Presence.

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Home Assistant Podcast 1 – Introduction and 0.45 Jun 01, 2017

An introduction to some of the community involved and coverage of Home Assistant 0.45

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