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| The Home Assistant Smart Home That Reminds, Nudges, and almost Pours Tea | 14 Jul 2026 | 01:07:47 | |
Phil and Rohan chat with Jason from the UK about building a truly proactive smart home with Home Assistant. From room-aware dashboards and presence detection to Alexa routines, Google Calendar, Todoist, Zigbee, ESP32s, and AI-powered driveway monitoring, Jason shares how he turned automations into a daily life assistant. Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA242 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:06 Jason’s smart home journey 00:05:19 Voice, automations, and helpers 00:12:00 Car, tea, and problem solving 00:18:45 Presence detection and room dashboards 00:26:50 Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and Matter choices 00:34:35 Todoist and calendar automation 00:44:30 Doorbells, garages, and briefings 00:52:40 Driveway security and Gemini 00:58:03 Sports dashboards and future plans 01:05:07 Getting started with smarter automations 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. Sign up for your free trial in your Home Assistant system: https://my.home-assistant.io/redirect/cloud/ or visit https://nabucasa.com If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box. Get Tidy Today! Get 7 days free and use our code ASSISTANT for 20% off Products Discussed LinknLink presence sensor and IR blaster: https://amzn.to/4oXjLIF Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Omri Peretz the creator of QuickBars for Android TV | 07 Jul 2026 | 00:49:55 | |
In this episode Phil and Rohan chat with Omri, the creator of QuickBars, an Android TV and Google TV app for controlling Home Assistant from the couch. They dig into his smart home journey, how he replaced a slow proprietary Zigbee setup, and how Home Assistant became the central brain for his parents' house and his own apartment. Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA241 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:26 QuickBars overview 00:03:07 Broken smart home origin 00:05:58 Rebuilding with Home Assistant 00:10:04 Running two Home Assistant homes 00:14:51 House automations and cameras 00:18:57 Building QuickBars 00:28:29 App development lessons 00:31:34 Community response and use cases 00:35:04 Notification and camera features 00:38:40 Open source and AI coding 00:42:13 Apartment automations and alerts 00:48:39 Wrapping up QuickBars 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. Sign up for your free trial in your Home Assistant system: https://my.home-assistant.io/redirect/cloud/ or visit https://nabucasa.com If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box. Products Discussed Google Coral: https://amzn.to/4b44TCm Nvidia Shield: https://amzn.to/4eCreYH HomePod: https://amzn.to/4uWeu5A Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Home Assistant 2026.7 Brings The Biggest Automation Upgrade Yet | 01 Jul 2026 | 00:55:56 | |
Phil and Rohan unpack the massive 2026.7 release, including purpose-specific triggers and conditions graduating from Labs, the move to Matter.js, faster templates, improved dashboards, and better debugging tools. They also discuss mailbag comments and Rohan’s progress on his e-ink display. Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA240 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:10 Unify 2026 recap 00:10:45 Listener feedback and Yoto 00:28:40 E-Ink project update 00:32:43 Home Assistant 2026.7 00:40:52 Updates and integrations 00:50:40 Breaking changes and wrap-up 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. Sign up for your free trial in your Home Assistant system: https://my.home-assistant.io/redirect/cloud/ or visit https://nabucasa.com If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box. Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This video contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Neil takes us through how he is using AI to build his ultimate smart home with Home Assistant | 23 Jun 2026 | 01:00:48 | |
Neil walks us through how he has managed to leverage AI tools to create his dream smart home with Home Assistant. From automating blinds to automating a winter cottage Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA239 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 - Welcome 00:01:21 - Neil’s background 00:03:33 - Starting with Google Home 00:04:53 - Lutron and motion sensors 00:06:06 - Complex HVAC challenge 00:08:52 - DIY manifold control 00:10:52 - Radiant cooling by dew point 00:13:23 - Gas vs electrification debate 00:15:51 - Coding with AI tools 00:19:59 - Sauna and smart blinds 00:24:21 - Cottage winter automation 00:31:20 - Remote access choices 00:33:55 - Multi-building MQTT design 00:40:41 - Plant care automation 00:44:54 - Device health monitoring 00:49:59 - Zigbee vs Z-Wave talk 00:55:06 - Future plans and tools 00:59:38 - Wrap-up 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. Sign up for your free trial in your Home Assistant system: https://my.home-assistant.io/redirect/cloud/ or visit https://nabucasa.com If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box. Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| From an Orange Bulb to a Smart Home: Claudia’s Home Assistant Journey | 16 Jun 2026 | 01:05:28 | |
Claudia joins Phil and Rohan to share how an orange Philips Hue bulb sparked a full-blown smart home powered by Home Assistant. Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA238 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:35 - Early lights to Apple Home 00:06:24 - Why local-first and fewer subs 00:07:59 - Server closet hardware and UDM 00:10:24 - Magic lights with mmWave 00:15:12 - Nap-time button and scenes 00:19:22 - Local voice, Music Assistant 00:27:03 - Protocols: Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread 00:31:00 - Door sensors and recessed mods 00:34:40 - Climate data and ESPHome AC 00:38:30 - Ceiling fans and canopy modules 00:41:30 - Partner approval and tweaks 00:44:30 - Cats: Litter-Robot and cameras 00:45:15 - Robot vacuums and Valetudo 00:48:30 - Dashboards that are simple 00:52:10 - YAML, AI helpers, and costs 00:56:20 - Cloud-optional philosophy 01:01:06 - Robot mowers and real limits 01:01:06 - Humanoid robots chat and wrap 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. Sign up for your free trial in your Home Assistant system: https://my.home-assistant.io/redirect/cloud/ or visit https://nabucasa.com If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box. Get Tidy Today! Get 7 days free and use our code ASSISTANT for 20% off Products Discussed Unifi Dream Machine (UDM) router: https://amzn.to/4wPeLJG Aqara FP1E mmWave presence sensor (Zigbee): https://amzn.to/4wLIrXY Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This episode contains affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| From Tuya to Home Assistant: A Kiwi’s Smart Home Journey | 09 Jun 2026 | 01:07:53 | |
Steve from New Zealand (Kiwi Smart Tech) shares his journey from Tuya bulbs to a powerful Home Assistant setup. We dig into garage door woes and wins, cross‑protocol sensors, mmWave presence, and why Apple Home is his go‑to interface Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA237 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:00 Steve’s Kiwi smart home origin 00:10:15 First Home Assistant wins and fails 00:16:00 Garage door saga and ESPHome 00:23:50 Access control 00:28:01 From tinkerer to creator 00:41:00 Apple Home as UI 00:46:30 Ambient alerts: plants, leaks 00:55:10 Appliances, HACS, lock‑in 01:04:00 Cameras and continuous video 01:07:30 Wrap‑up and links 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box. Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Home Assistant 2026.6, E‑Ink Unboxing, Yoto, and Smarter Automations | 03 Jun 2026 | 01:01:48 | |
Rohan and Phil are breaking down the 2026.6 release, which features updates for Infrared, Purpose specific triggers and conditions. Plus we talk KVM’s, eInk displays and starting from scratch in 2026. Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA236 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:30 - New Works With HA gear 00:06:30 - Open Display collab, e‑ink 00:12:00 - E‑ink uses and costs 00:16:30 - OHF privacy paper 00:18:30 - RF and plugs 00:26:00 - JetKVM and PiKVM talk 00:29:30 - 2026.6: IR receivers 00:34:30 - Dashboards and Matter BLE 00:36:32 - Cards and automations 00:42:30 - Z‑Wave, Sonos, Reolink, Tuya 00:47:30 - New integrations roundup 00:54:30 - Breaking changes 00:56:30 - Fresh HA vs restore 01:00:00 - UniFi hiccup resilience 01:02:00 - Wrap‑up and callouts 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box. Products Discussed JetKVM IP KVM: https://amzn.to/4wU1bEO Yale Z‑Wave smart locks: https://amzn.to/4visNSl MyPropane tank monitor: https://amzn.to/3QjJZbn Yoto audio player: https://amzn.to/4xlZhNJ Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| MiciMike will turn your Google Home Mini into a Home Assistant Voice Satellite | 26 May 2026 | 00:58:54 | |
Imre is a Home Assistant user, who was frustrated with his Google Home mini, so he created a PCB that can turn your Google Home Mini into a Home Assistant Voice Satellite Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA235 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 - Welcome & sponsors 00:02:30 - Imi’s smart home origin 00:05:00 - Lights first, then sensors 00:07:30 - Heating logic in Node-RED 00:10:00 - Room presence tactics 00:12:30 - Millimeter wave realities 00:15:00 - Cameras, alarms, UniFi 00:17:30 - Notifications via Telegram 00:20:00 - AI greetings at the door 00:22:30 - Protocols: Zigbee to Matter 00:25:00 - Wi‑Fi at scale pitfalls 00:28:30 - Voice stack & languages 00:31:30 - MickiMic: project intro 00:35:00 - Drop‑in PCB details 00:38:00 - HA Voice compatibility 00:41:00 - Gen2 plans & audio 00:44:00 - Echo future & limits 00:47:00 - Firmware hurdles 00:49:30 - Crowdsupply journey 00:53:00 - Pricing & sustainability 00:56:00 - What’s next & thanks This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box. Products Discussed MiciMic PCB (Google Home Mini drop-in board): https://www.crowdsupply.com/micimike-rev-devices/micimike-home-mini-drop-in-pcb#products Google Home Mini (Gen 1): https://amzn.to/3RtvxxG Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Giovanni’s Self-Hosted Home | 19 May 2026 | 00:58:28 | |
Giovanni joins Rohan and Phil to dive into a fully local, privacy-first smart home. We cover Home Assistant on an Intel N100, Shelly devices, Zigbee vs Wi‑Fi, ESP32 Bluetooth proxies, Frigate with a Coral TPU, Reolink cams, and smart lighting with pets. Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA234 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:05:00 Local-only gear and protocols 00:12:00 Lighting, presence, and pets 00:18:00 Cameras, Frigate and automations 00:27:20 Media servers 00:33:00 Plex vs Jellyfin 00:41:00 Nextcloud and Immich photos 00:47:00 Backups and offsite strategy 00:53:00 Security, reverse proxy, wrap-up This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors Home Assistant Cloud by Nabu Casa Easily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box. Get Tidy Today! Get 7 days free and use our code ASSISTANT for 20% off Products Discussed Intel N100 mini PC: https://amzn.to/3OP00FI NVIDIA Shield TV: https://amzn.to/4w9E2Ok Google Coral USB TPU accelerator: https://amzn.to/4cNVot1 Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Mark's Home Assistant Setup: The Good, The Bad, The Exploded Server | 12 May 2026 | 00:52:55 | |
Mark went from a rocky SmartThings world to a rock-solid Home Assistant install. He shares his tails of disaster and recovery, as well as his journey from Tasmota to ESPHome. Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA233 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:00 - SmartThings beginnings and first automations 00:06:00 - Old timers to cameras after a theft 00:09:30 - Discovering Home Assistant and server build 00:16:00 - From Node-RED to cleaner HA automations 00:19:50 - Reolink AI triggers outside lighting 00:23:30 - Server failure and Proxmox migration 00:28:30 - UPS woes and garage door backup issue 00:38:00 - Presence, Ecobee, salt and propane projects 00:44:00 - Matter locks, long-range Z-Wave ideas 00:49:00 - New Overview, Alarmo plans, wrap-up This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors Home Assistant Cloud by Nabu Casa Easily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box. Products Discussed Aladdin garage door openers (with battery backup): https://amzn.to/4mxGfPl Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This video contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Home Assistant 2026.5 introduces RF and RS-232 Control | 06 May 2026 | 01:05:37 | |
We’re diving into Home Assistant 2026.5 and re-capping the highlights from State of the Open Home 2026. There’s new RS-232 serial control, dashboard strategies, and more purpose-specific triggers. Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA232 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:10:30 Roadmap deep-dive and HTTP 80 00:15:30 Easter eggs, Project BLAST, merch 00:19:30 IR databases and Z-Wave spectrum 00:23:00 2026.5: RS-232 and RF proxies 00:28:30 RF rolling codes and SDR hopes 00:31:30 Dashboards: strategies and shortcuts 00:36:00 Vacuums chat and power strip ad 00:41:00 Purpose-specific triggers (Labs) 00:44:00 MQTT, Matter, ESPHome updates 00:46:30 Shelly, Sonos, groups, and S1/S2 00:50:30 Apple TV typing, WLED, notifications 00:54:00 Immich photos, Subaru, and UniFi 00:57:00 New integrations roundup 01:00:00 Breaking changes: Ring, webhooks 01:01:30 Template docs overhaul 01:02:30 Network outage story and resilience 01:05:30 Wrap-up and sign-off 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box. Products Discussed Broadlink RM4 Pro (433 MHz IR/RF blaster): https://amzn.to/4tesZk8 UniFi Protect PoE Smart Siren: https://amzn.to/4w4ZWCh Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| How FireAvert wants to prevent house fires with a smart home twist | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:47:51 | |
We’re sitting down with Nick and Larsen from FireAvert to talk about how FireAvert aims to stop house fires, and how they can tie into smart home systems like Home Assistant Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA231 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro and Sponsors 00:04:00 What FireAvert Does 00:08:00 Technical Challenges and Detection 00:12:00 Form Factor and Installation 00:16:00 Accuracy, ML, and Notifications 00:20:00 Smart Automations and Control 00:24:00 Product Evolution and Z-Wave/LoRa 00:31:00 Risk Areas: Kitchens, EVs, Dryers 00:35:00 Water Leaks and Mitigation 00:39:00 Startup Lessons and Team 00:43:00 Home Assistant Dev and Roadmap 00:46:00 Global Availability and Wrap-up 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box. Products Discussed FireAvert Gas Auto Shut-Off: https://amzn.to/4vLz0rl Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| How Mike is making heating smarter with Home Assistant | 14 Apr 2026 | 01:10:27 | |
Industrial data pro Mike joins Phil and Rohan to unpack his Home Assistant setup. We dive deep into Node‑RED flows, mmWave presence, actionable dashboards, and AI‑assisted automations—including recognizing his own cat and verifying the right bin is curbside. Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA230 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:28 - Mike’s background and location 00:03:43 - From OpenHAB to Home Assistant 00:06:11 - Cloud vs local pragmatism 00:09:40 - Zigbee, Thread and Matter lessons 00:12:17 - Distributed hardware and Docker setup 00:16:08 - Family UX and presence ethos 00:20:26 - PIR, mmWave and context signals 00:24:41 - Automations with Node‑RED 00:29:50 - AI‑assisted automation building 00:34:44 - Dashboards and notifications 00:43:42 - Cameras, AI and the cat 00:50:59 - Smarter heating and preheating 01:03:33 - Actionable notifications philosophy 01:05:40 - Evangelizing at work and wrap‑up 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box. Get Tidy Today! Get 7 days free and use our code ASSISTANT for 20% off Products Discussed Aqara Cube: https://amzn.to/47C7YIm Intel N100 Mini PC: https://amzn.to/4v13dC8 Oral‑B Electric Toothbrush: https://amzn.to/4tfVoGV Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Braden’s Reliable, Low-Cost Home Automation System With Zero YAML Powered by Home Assistant | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:59:44 | |
Electrical engineer Braden joins Phil and Rohan to share practical Home Assistant wins. From migrating to Zigbee2MQTT, taming a Whirlpool ice maker with ESPHome, building a garage door opener, and planning a sensor-packed greenhouse lab. Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA229 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:23 - Meet Brayden in Windy Indiana 00:03:35 - From Hue to Home Assistant 00:08:50 - Greenhouse Lab Plans 00:12:45 - Nursery Voice and Motion Tactics 00:18:20 - RFID Cards for Kids’ Media 00:29:00 - Zigbee2MQTT, Aqara, Litter Box Hack 00:36:40 - ESPHome: Ice Maker and Garage 00:43:40 - Power Monitoring and Breakers 00:47:00 - Unifi, Cameras, and ZBT-2 00:52:30 - Agents, Dashboards, and Presence 01:00:20 - Wrap-up and Thanks 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. Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Notion is an AI-powered, connected workspace for teams. Notion brings all your notes, docs, and projects into one space that just works. Try Custom Agents now at https://notion.com/homeassistant Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Infrared is cool again with Home Assistant 2026.4 | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:53:51 | |
Home Assistant 2026.4 is here! We break down Infrared as a first‑class feature with IR proxies, expanded purpose‑specific triggers, dashboard background colors, favorites for lights/covers, Matter lock credential management, and more. We also cover a critical HA OS/Supervisor security patch you should apply now. Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA228 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro, sponsors, housekeeping 00:02:30 2026.4 overview and event 00:05:00 Security alert and patch tips 00:07:30 New Works With partner: HeatIt 00:10:00 Feedback: Frigate and Litter‑Robot 00:12:30 Thread/Matter experiences and FP300 00:15:00 Local LLMs and home agents 00:17:30 Cat litter → RoboRock cleanup 00:20:00 Entity naming change delayed 00:23:00 Infrared goes first‑class 00:26:00 IR proxies now, RF coming 00:28:30 Purpose‑specific triggers expand 00:31:00 Dashboard background colors 00:33:30 Favorites for lights and covers 00:36:00 Matter lock credentials, locks 00:38:30 Robots: Roborock Q10, SmartThings 00:41:00 Jellyfin and Proxmox updates 00:43:30 Voice cleaning, backup progress 00:46:00 Markdown actions, LG IR nuances 00:48:30 New integrations roundup 00:51:00 E‑ink, energy, access, breaking changes 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Apollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box. Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This video contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Home Assistant On Wheels: We’re going Inside the SmartyVan | 24 Mar 2026 | 01:10:04 | |
Director-turned-vanlifer Mike from the YouTube channel SmartyVan shows how he turned a bare Mercedes Sprinter into a fully automated, off‑grid smart RV powered by Home Assistant and ESPHome. We cover DC power realities, alternator charging vs solar, Starlink on the move, Bluetooth presence, wired vs Zigbee sensors and PoE cameras with Frigate. Perfect for vanlife, RV, and tiny home builders. Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA227 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro, sponsors, Mike arrives 00:05:00 - From Sprinter shell to smart RV 00:10:00 - Power: solar, alternator, efficiency 00:16:00 - Home Assistant in a DC world 00:22:00 - Pi 4, microSD, backups 00:28:00 - Internet, Starlink, offline logic 00:35:32 - Van automations that matter 00:41:00 - Service mode and shop visits 00:47:00 - Presence without motion sensors 00:53:00 - OBD-II, WICAN, vehicle data 00:59:00 - Wired sensors vs Zigbee 01:05:00 - Cameras, Frigate, PoE control 01:09:00 - What’s next and where to find 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Notion is an AI-powered, connected workspace for teams. Notion brings all your notes, docs, and projects into one space that just works. Try Custom Agents now at https://notion.com/homeassistant Products Discussed Google Coral USB TPU accelerator: https://amzn.to/4cNVot1 Aqara contact sensors: https://amzn.to/4utywFk Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This episodes contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Kaden‘s Cat-Tracking Smart Home with Home Assistant and Frigate | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:58:23 | |
We’re diving into Kaden’s cat-first smart home: Reolink + Frigate for pet detection, PetLibro feeders, and a Litter-Robot 4 all tied together with Home Assistant and LLM-generated dashboards. Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA226 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:35 From HomeBridge to Home Assistant 00:07:20 Cat cams and Frigate detection 00:12:45 Smart feeders and litter box 00:16:40 Human presence and privacy 00:20:50 Garage automation journey 00:24:42 State models and sponsor break 00:30:50 Wall tablet dashboards 00:36:27 Water monitoring with RTL-SDR 00:40:32 Energy tracking and panel CTs 00:44:52 Cutting server power draw 00:48:06 WLED beats Govee cloud 00:51:00 BLE proxies and neighbors 00:54:00 On-call alerts and alarms 00:56:20 Wrap-up and links 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Get Tidy Today! Get 7 days free and use our code ASSISTANT for 20% off Products Discussed PetLibro automatic feeder: https://amzn.to/4bh3Nnj PetLibro water fountain: https://amzn.to/4aIDjLs Whisker Litter-Robot 4: https://amzn.to/4ch47DI Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus: https://amzn.to/4rVv0lm NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti: https://amzn.to/4tZ8Nod Google Coral AI Accelerator (referenced): https://amzn.to/4r44S6E Home Assistant Connect ZWA2 radio (ad): https://amzn.to/47jdYp3 Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Home Assistant AI Deep Dive: LLM Vision, Copilot, OpenClaw & More | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:53:20 | |
Phil and Rohan go deep on practical AI for Home Assistant. We cover LLM Vision for doorbell and perimeter alerts, HACS add‑ons like AI Agent and AI Suggester, and using GitHub Copilot to generate YAML automations. Rohan shares his Ollama + LiteLLM routing setup and why private cloud models might beat pay‑per‑token APIs. Phil battles OpenClaw (aka MoltBot/Claude Bot) to control lights via MCP Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA225 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:02 - Rohan’s AI stack today 00:09:00 - HA’s built-in AI + Copilot 00:18:00 - HACS: AI Agent & Suggester 00:26:24 - LLM Vision in practice 00:37:00 - OpenClaw, MCP, and gotchas 00:47:00 - Do we need agents? Use cases 00:51:00 - Costs, feedback, and outro 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Products Discussed Reolink AI Security Cameras: https://amzn.to/3OwwLH2 Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Home Assistant 2026.3: Vacuuming rooms, and the sky is dark again | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:55:54 | |
Breaking down Home Assistant 2026.3: map vacuum rooms to Areas for voice control, set HA as your default Android assistant with wake word support, SendSpin multi-room updates, Python 3.14 performance gains, and new integrations for Ghost, Proxmox, SwitchBot AI Art Frame, Trane HVAC, and NYC MTA. Mailbag: NFC dash buttons, Aqara FP300 presence tips, bed sensors, and listener automations for pets and babies. Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA224 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:40 - News: Partners, Event, Merch 00:03:54 - Dark Sky Returns: Acme Weather 00:08:02 - Mailbag: AI, Accessibility, Pets 00:12:56 - Gear Talk: Aqara, NFC, Bed Sensors 00:19:09 - 2026.3 Release Overview 00:21:56 - Vacuum Room-to-Area Mapping 00:27:42 - App & Voice: Python, Dashboards, Assist 00:32:15 - SendSpin Sync & Visuals 00:36:30 - Matter, Docker, AI, Energy 00:41:30 - Devices & Integration Highlights 00:44:24 - New Integrations Roundup 00:51:48 - Breaking Changes To Note 00:55:30 - Wrap-Up & What’s Next 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Products Discussed HEIMAN smoke and CO alarms (Matter over Thread): https://amzn.to/4smRtrv Open Home Foundation merch (hat, hoodie): https://store.openhomefoundation.org/ Neakasa M1 automatic litter box: https://amzn.to/3NdtiNd Petlibro RFID pet feeders: https://amzn.to/4se0XFo Owlet Dream Sock: https://amzn.to/4b0kHFI Samsung Frame TV: https://amzn.to/3N40VAW SwitchBot AI Art Frame (color e‑ink): https://amzn.to/4u0qLXr Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| How Andrew Rebuilt His Solo Smart Home When a Roommate Moved In | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:42:05 | |
Andrew joins Phil and Rohan to share how he outgrew Apple HomeKit and built a powerful multi-user smart home in Home Assistant. We cover presence detection with ESP32s and sensors, ditching MyQ for a Meross garage opener, Yale smart locks, bathroom humidity fan automations, and fun ESPN sports goal alerts. Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA223 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 - Welcome, Sponsors, Intro 00:02:00 - Andrew’s Tech Beginnings 00:05:00 - From Apple Home to HA 00:08:00 - Breaking HomeKit Limitations 00:11:00 - Hardware: Pi to Proxmox 00:14:00 - Backups, Restores, Cleanup 00:16:30 - Multi-User Automation Challenges 00:19:00 - Presence Without Phone Tracking 00:22:00 - Buttons, Switches, Voice Balance 00:25:00 - ESP32 Presence And Motion 00:29:00 - Bathroom Humidity Fan Logic 00:33:00 - Sensor Health & Batteries 00:36:00 - Lighting Philosophy & Accents 00:39:00 - WLED, TV Backlights, Aesthetics 00:41:30 - Goals For The Year, Wrap-Up 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Notion is an AI-powered, connected workspace for teams. Notion brings all your notes, docs, and projects into one space that just works. Try Custom Agents now at https://notion.com/homeassistant Products Discussed Meross Smart Garage Door Opener (with reed sensor): https://amzn.to/4ratgV5 Third Reality Smart Switch (Toggle/rocker add-on): https://amzn.to/4kupS4S Aqara Temperature & Humidity Sensor: https://amzn.to/4twysV1 Philips Hue Dimmer Switch: https://amzn.to/3MskUZN Philips Hue Lightstrips: https://amzn.to/465QhA5 Govee Floor Lamp: https://amzn.to/4rfMRDv Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| How Will Automates His Parents' Pool from 2,000 Miles Away and a Period UK Home | 17 Feb 2026 | 01:08:46 | |
Will joins Phil and Rohan to share how he tamed a period UK home and a remote Canary Islands vacation property with Home Assistant, ESPHome, and Zigbee. We dive into DIY pool chemistry control, fridge monitoring with a ‘strawtenna’, tactile dashboards, AI‑assisted heating, and why Shelly is everywhere Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA222 Special Thanks to Today's Guest Will Osborne-Kennedy Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome 00:03:30 Will’s origin story and tinkering 00:08:30 Finding Home Assistant and ESPHome 00:12:00 Hot tub and pool control projects 00:17:00 Remote Canary Islands setup 00:22:00 Zigbee vs Wi‑Fi in old homes 00:27:00 Antennas and fridge sensor hacks 00:32:00 Dashboards and tactile panels 00:37:00 AI and heating optimizations 00:42:00 Remote access: fiber and TailScale 00:46:00 Multi‑site management and ideas 00:50:00 Favorite automations and LLM Vision 00:56:00 Home lab, IPTV, and Channels DVR 01:00:00 2026 goals: energy, irrigation, WLED 01:05:00 Shelly scripts and local‑first 01:07:00 Community vendors 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Get Tidy Today! Get 7 days free and use our code ASSISTANT for 20% off Products Discussed Shelly Bluetooth button/tile: https://amzn.to/4bJcvvy Orbit B‑Hyve irrigation controller: https://amzn.to/4bJcvvy HDHomeRun TV tuner: https://amzn.to/4klnoFU Philips Hue Outdoor Motion Sensor: https://amzn.to/4cf3r1p Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Hiding Smart Tech in a 1950s Home: Mike’s Home Assistant Journey | 10 Feb 2026 | 01:01:45 | |
Mike joins Phil and Rohan to share how he hides smart tech in a 1953 mid‑century home so it looks analog but works like magic. Plus: Roborock tricks, leak sensors that turn rooms blue, HomePod TTS vs Sonos ducking, Samsung Frame art‑mode headaches, and running full HA OS in a VMware Fusion VM on a Mac mini. Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA221 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome 00:03:00 Lighting gateway and Hue hack 00:05:30 Sneaking tech and dance reveal 00:08:00 From HomeKit/HomeBridge to HA 00:10:30 Dashboards and camera setup 00:12:30 Bulbs vs switches in 50s home 00:14:30 Bathroom fan and comforts 00:16:30 Homelab and Zigbee backbone 00:19:00 LLMs and announcements 00:21:30 Laundry alerts and Mac lab 00:25:30 Presence sensing strategy 00:28:00 Leak sensors and water safety 00:31:00 Light signals around the home 00:33:00 Roborock automations and hacks 00:40:30 Bedroom presence routines 00:43:00 Bayesian sensors and design 00:49:50 Time Machine and Frame TV 00:54:30 Pool fountain control 00:56:30 Power and crawlspace cabling 00:59:10 Party trick and outro 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Products Discussed Philips Hue bulbs and lightstrips: https://amzn.to/4k7paur Aqara T2 wall switch: https://amzn.to/4jUTZm1 Samsung The Frame TV (43"): https://amzn.to/4t5mTnr Zigbee main water shutoff valve (generic): https://amzn.to/4aURldj Aqara water leak sensors: https://amzn.to/3Nest6A Aqara door/window sensors: https://amzn.to/49hmu9B Third Reality sensors: https://amzn.to/455ZR5F Ecobee thermostat with room sensors: https://amzn.to/4t4XYjO Bond Bridge (ceiling fan RF hub): https://amzn.to/3YAbHBm Aqara roller shade controllers: https://amzn.to/3O8ihwI Level Lock: https://amzn.to/3ZcU3Ug SwitchBot Lock (with keypad/fingerprint accessory): https://amzn.to/4a55H92 Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Home Assistant 2026.2: New Home Dashboard, Apps & our CES2026 wrap | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:51:57 | |
We break down Home Assistant 2026.2: the Home Dashboard is now default, the new Command‑K command palette, a dedicated Matter dashboard, and add‑ons renamed to Apps. Plus: CES 2026 highlights, the Open Home Foundation device database and a Google Home outage. Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA220 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:00 CES Highlights and Shoutouts 00:06:00 Device Database and Open Home 00:11:30 Cloud Outage and Local Control 00:13:50 Listener Feedback and Tips 00:21:20 2026.2 Release Overview 00:23:20 Home Dashboard Becomes Default 00:26:45 Command Palette and Shortcuts 00:29:40 Matter Dashboard and Apps Rename 00:32:40 Automations, Cards, and Buttons 00:37:10 Music Assistant, Media, Sponsor Break 00:41:10 New Integrations Roundup 00:46:25 Breaking Changes: Groups, Tuya 00:49:38 Closing Thoughts and Predictions 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Inside the Works With Home Assistant program with Miranda Bishop | 27 Jan 2026 | 01:22:31 | |
Miranda from the Open Home Foundation takes us inside the Works With Home Assistant program: how devices are tested, why the badge matters, and how vendors—from startups to big brands—can get certified. We cover Zigbee vs Z‑Wave vs Matter, badge misuse, regional device coverage, and Miranda’s own fun automations. Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA219 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:20 Miranda’s path to HA 00:08:00 CES stories and community 00:14:30 Moving program to Foundation 00:22:30 Fees, pushback, endorsement? 00:29:30 Guidance, safety, and testing 00:36:30 Zigbee, Z‑Wave, Matter realities 00:43:00 Big brands, IKEA, relationships 00:50:30 Cloud integrations, Genie 00:55:30 Miranda’s home and automations 01:03:30 Blinds, garden, robots 01:10:00 Regional coverage and filters 01:15:30 Badge misuse and enforcement 01:20:30 2026 goals and wrap‑up 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Products Discussed Home Assistant Connect ZWA2 (Z‑Wave radio): https://amzn.to/3MfPzsP Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| From SimpliSafe to Matter: We’re re-visiting Aaron | 20 Jan 2026 | 01:12:08 | |
Aaron returns to share how his Home Assistant setup evolved from endless tinkering to a rock‑solid system that runs his family life. We cover Z‑Wave provisioning, ESPHome vs off‑the‑shelf reliability, RATGDO for garage doors, HA Green/Yellow, voice‑first routines, and the rise of AI‑powered helpers. Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA218 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 - Welcome, guest intro 00:02:30 - Aaron’s Home Assistant dev journey 00:06:30 - Life change and HA evolving 00:10:30 - HA Green/Yellow setup ease 00:14:30 - Proxmox vs appliance hubs 00:18:30 - Remote radios and antennas 00:22:30 - AppDaemon to UI automations 00:26:30 - AI helpers and sensors 00:30:30 - Dashboards vs default view 00:34:30 - Voice and automation-first 00:38:30 - Community ideas and sharing 00:42:30 - Maintain vs rebuild strategy 00:46:30 - Vacuum and dishwasher flows 00:50:30 - Guest mode with Shortcuts 00:54:30 - ESPHome vs plug-and-play 00:58:30 - Z-Wave provisioning 01:02:30 - Local-first hardware wins 01:06:30 - Matter, cameras, standards 01:10:00 - Open-source continuity, advice 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Products Discussed Home Assistant Connect Z-Wave (ZWA2) antenna: https://amzn.to/48PrphT Ubiquiti Protect cameras: https://amzn.to/4asHXxt Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Artem’s Energy‑Smart Automations Without the Chaos | 13 Jan 2026 | 01:02:10 | |
By day Artem works for JetBrains, developing coding IDEs for software professionals. But today we want to learn about his smart home, and how he is using Home Assistant to make it more energy efficient Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA217 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 - Welcome, sponsors, guest intro 00:02:30 - Developer life and new home 00:06:30 - Shutters and first automations 00:12:20 - Wi‑Fi presence and WAF/PAF 00:17:30 - Cabling regrets and PoE lessons 00:21:30 - Zigbee over Ethernet; IKEA fix 00:25:58 - Dynamic tariffs, solar and battery 00:33:20 - Smart appliance scheduling 00:41:00 - mmWave presence sensors 00:45:20 - Doorbell NFC and Nuki lock 00:50:10 - Wishlist, Hue and wiring 00:53:10 - Climate tuning and valve fix 00:58:40 - Versatile thermostat and wrap‑up 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Products Discussed Ubiquiti UniFi Protect G4 Pro Doorbell: https://amzn.to/4aT1IhF Aqara FP2 mmWave presence sensor: https://amzn.to/4s4M4WM Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This podcast contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Home Assistant 2026.1: SendSpin, new Home Dashboard improvements and presence using labels | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:43:00 | |
Rohan and Phil are here to break down the 2026.1 release. We’re talking Home Dashboard improvements, a new multi-room audio protocol from Music Assistant, and of course some Zigbee quirks thrown into the mix Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA216 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 - New Year, housekeeping, sponsors 00:03:00 - SendSpin: open sync audio arrives 00:10:00 - Cross‑ecosystem sync caveats 00:14:00 - Voice PE audio and DIY speakers 00:16:00 - Listener Q&A and AI log help 00:20:00 - 2026.1 mobile Home dashboard 00:24:00 - Purpose‑specific triggers expansion 00:27:00 - New integrations 00:31:00 - Labels/templates for presence 00:37:00 - Protocol hubs, Matter, graphs, devices 00:41:00 - Breaking changes, EcoWitt PSA, CES 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Products Discussed Roborock Q7 robot vacuum: https://amzn.to/4bkyEjo EcoWitt weather station: https://amzn.to/4jBcX0M Sonos One: https://amzn.to/4pmsz9H Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 187 Automations, 300 Devices: Josh’s Smart Home Assistant Journey | 16 Dec 2025 | 01:22:24 | |
Josh from Josh’s Smart Home joins Phil and Rohan to unpack a 300-device Home Assistant setup running on Home Assistant Green. We dive into the move from SmartThings, building a reliable Zigbee mesh, energy automations with Tesla Powerwall and a smart pool pump and theatre room presence. Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA215 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:22 - Meet Josh 00:02:18 - Early smart home missteps 00:04:12 - SmartThings and Lutron 00:05:54 - WebCoRE ends, HA begins 00:09:29 - Home Assistant Green setup 00:09:34 - Zigbee mesh with Aqara 00:12:55 - Theater gear quirks 00:14:18 - Theater automation philosophy 00:22:02 - Time-of-use energy automations 00:23:00 - Powerwall + solar in HA 00:26:31 - ROI and arbitrage 00:28:28 - Tesla automations 00:32:42 - Dashboards and voice control 00:37:19 - Washer/dryer and doorbell alerts 00:40:37 - 187 automations, time saved 00:44:20 - Motion and humidity control 00:48:56 - Measuring automation impact 00:50:02 - Smart blinds convenience 00:50:19 - Yarbo mower and snowblower 00:58:43 - Security and utility uses 01:06:59 - Starting Josh’s Smart Home 01:10:27 - Automation content plans 01:12:45 - Top new-build tips 01:15:56 - Designing and building 01:21:26 - Where to find Josh 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Products Discussed Reolink Video Doorbell: https://amzn.to/4a7LIId Apple TV 4K: https://amzn.to/4prsT7n Narwal robot vacuum and mop: https://amzn.to/3KgSaSK UV insect light traps: https://amzn.to/484CNEY Yarbo robotic core with mower/snow modules: https://amzn.to/3LOtOQV Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This podcast contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| From Alexa to Assist: NetworkChuck’s Smart Home with Frigate, UniFi, and AI | 09 Dec 2025 | 01:25:18 | |
YouTuber NetworkChuck joins Phil and Rohan to break down his real-world Home Assistant setup: migrating off Alexa, building a Home Assistant voice assistant (with a Terry Crews voice clone!), wiring Frigate to Reolink cameras, and using UniFi + AI to debug Wi‑Fi chaos. We also compare Node‑RED vs n8n, talk Plex vs Jellyfin and NAS headaches, inventory with Grocy, mmWave presence, ESP32 room presence, and how local AI stacks up against GPT/Claude for home automations. Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA214 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 - Welcome 00:02:30 - Network Chuck’s background 00:06:30 - Discovering Home Assistant 00:10:30 - Toilet paper saga automation 00:14:30 - From Alexa to Home Assistant Voice 00:20:30 - Frigate cameras and Reolink lessons 00:27:30 - Face and plate recognition ideas 00:32:00 - Local AI models vs cloud 00:39:00 - Family adoption and analog rebounds 00:43:30 - Presence, phones, mmWave, ESP32 00:48:30 - Halloween thunderstorm and Plex fun 00:52:30 - Node-RED vs n8n in automations 00:58:00 - Plex vs Jellyfin and NAS woes 01:05:30 - Grocy, inventory, and shopping hacks 01:12:00 - Air quality, energy, and next steps 01:18:00 - Enterprise talk and wrap-up 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Products Discussed NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPUs (dual GPU local AI rig): https://amzn.to/4a5Lf9w Smart locks: Nuki Smart Lock: https://amzn.to/47VH6nj Smart locks: Level Lock: https://amzn.to/3XtPdBz Smart locks: August Smart Lock: https://amzn.to/4id1ovK Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Home Assistant 2025.12: Labs, Smarter Automations, Real‑Time Energy and Frenck | 02 Dec 2025 | 01:42:54 | |
We’re closing out the final Home Assistant release for 2025 with Frenck and a massive Home Assistant 2025.12. Home Assistant Labs, purpose‑specific triggers and conditions, a smarter automation UI, real‑time power flows in Energy, Android Auto/Widgets improvements, tons of new integrations, and more. Plus hardware talk: ZBT2, Zigbee 4, and Matter.js joining the Open Home Foundation. https://homeassistant.fm/HA213 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome 00:03:30 Frenck’s streaming cadence and creator burnout 00:06:45 Moving houses: keep or strip the smart home? 00:10:46 EV charger dilemma & e‑waste perspective 00:12:50 2025 recap: guests, sponsors, community 00:15:50 Home Assistant ZBT-2 launch, Zigbee 4 headlines, migrations 00:19:10 Open Home Foundation structure & focus areas 00:22:59 Matter.js joins OHF and why it matters 00:24:59 Arduino policy changes & the ESPHome angle 00:25:34 2025.12 overview and Labs introduction 00:26:44 Home Assistant Labs: opt‑in previews, backups, feedback 00:31:55 Purpose‑specific triggers & conditions explained 00:40:50 New automation UI: target‑first and context‑aware 01:03:17 Home dashboard upgrades & the new For You sidebar 01:13:21 Energy dashboard: live power flows and water devices 01:19:40 Android: Add to Widgets & Android Auto favorites 01:23:13 ESPHome entity IDs standardized for new devices 01:24:17 Pet tech: Tuya litter boxes and assorted updates 01:25:10 OpenAI model update, SQL templates, UI card tweaks 01:27:49 New integrations roundup (Hue BLE, Victron BLE, more) 01:32:18 Template helper deprecation, repairs, migration path 01:35:38 Integration removals: Domino’s & Hive alarm changes 01:36:54 32‑bit/supervised deprecation & migration guidance 01:40:25 CES plans, upcoming episodes 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Products Discussed Home Assistant ZBT2 (Zigbee radio): https://amzn.to/4pLxykT Lutron Caseta light switches: https://amzn.to/48rNmSN Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This podcast contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| From Pi to Blue, we’re revisiting Courtenay Watson | 25 Nov 2025 | 01:06:24 | |
We’re revisiting Courtenay, who was last spoke to on Episode 45 six years ago. She’s here to share six years of Home Assistant progress: moving from Raspberry Pi to Home Assistant Blue, mastering the Energy Dashboard with MQTT, surviving cloud outages on Tuya, and restoring from backups in minutes. https://homeassistant.fm/ha212 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:04 2019 setup recap 00:03:31 Hardware: Blue and N2+ 00:06:00 Real‑time energy tracking 00:12:00 Breaker chaos, disaggregation 00:16:30 Dashboards and thermostat 00:22:00 Tuya cloud lighting 00:27:30 Offline behavior, habits 00:29:30 Less YAML, more UI 00:33:30 Backups and restore 00:38:30 Z‑Wave LR range talk 00:41:30 LoRa and Meshtastic 00:42:00 Hubs, Matter/Thread woes 00:48:00 Voice assistants: then vs now 00:51:00 Everyday control patterns 00:55:00 Advice for new users 00:59:30 Recorder and data 01:03:07 Six‑year roadmap and robots 01:06:14 Wrap‑up and contact info 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. If you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers. For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.com Products Discussed Raspberry Pi 2 Model B: https://amzn.to/43Dppq4 Ecobee Thermostat: https://amzn.to/3XtOTCR Shelly energy monitoring clamps: https://amzn.to/488TjDX Sense Home Energy Monitor: https://amzn.to/4re7oss Home Assistant Connect ZWA2 (Z‑Wave radio): https://amzn.to/3MfPzsP Meshtastic LoRa nodes: https://amzn.to/4ihcSyy Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 This video contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Inside the Open Home: Darren Griffin | 18 Nov 2025 | 01:09:37 | |
Go inside the Open Home Foundation with Darren, the web developer behind Home Assistant’s sites. From keeping the various Open Home Project websites online to automating his own home, we cover a lot in this one. https://homeassistant.fm/ha211 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro, sponsors, Darren’s role 00:07:12 Community contributions beyond code 00:12:30 Remote culture at Open Home 00:20:30 Privacy, cloud devices, risks 00:27:30 Digital IDs and translation dilemmas 00:33:30 Early Home Assistant days 00:38:30 Frigate, cameras, smart automations 00:48:05 NSPanel Pro door previews 00:54:30 Zigbee, Z-Wave, and locks 01:01:00 mmWave presence and zones 01:06:30 ESPHome projects and wrap-up 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. 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 Notion brings all your notes, docs, and projects into one connected space that just works — it’s seamless, flexible, powerful, and actually fun to use. With AI built right in, you spend less time switching between tools and more time creating great work. Try Notion, now with Notion Agent, at notion.com/homeassistant Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Brewing With Home Assistant: From Modbus PIDs to ESPHome Fermentation Control with Greg Martin | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:59:24 | |
Greg joins Phil and Rohan to share how he built a brewery control system with ESPHome and Home Assistant: Modbus PID retrofits, ESP32-based temperature control with one-wire probes and 24V valves, Bluetooth gravity sensors via proxies, pressure management, and full on-site HA installs with PoE satellites. https://homeassistant.fm/ha210 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro, sponsors, and Greg’s background 00:05:30 From Modbus PIDs to ESPHome brewery control (gravity, pressure, 1‑Wire) 00:10:45 Turning it into a business: pilot installs, testbeds, and scale 00:15:45 Local-first architecture: on-site Home Assistant, PoE satellites, Bluetooth proxy 00:22:30 Hardware talk: Blue/Yellow/Green, mini PCs, RAM needs, migration plans 00:28:00 Home automations: locks, Reolink presence, candles, sump/dehumidifier monitoring 00:35:00 Water and power: AI-on-the-edge metering, overuse alerts, three-phase pumps & contactors 00:42:00 QoL automations: fish-feeding sensor, night stair lighting, backup ideas 00:49:30 Fun stuff: ESPN team goal lights, polling vs. streaming delays, event triggers 00:55:00 Data + reporting: Utility Meter, History Stats, InfluxDB, AI ideas, alerts, wrap-up 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. 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 Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Home Assistant 2025.11: Improved target picker and energy pie charts | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:57:05 | |
In this episode Phil and Rohan break down Home Assistant 2025.11. We cover the revamped Automation UI with the new target picker, naming options on dashboards, the new Energy pie chart, update progress indicators, and an upgraded Home dashboard. Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro, sponsors, livestream 00:02:30 - Open Home news, GitHub 00:06:00 - Eltako joins works with program, Yellow retired 00:12:30 - LinknLink eMotion mmWave sensors hands-on 00:23:30 - AWS outage smart beds 00:27:00 - Plex debate, privacy 00:31:00 - Smart plugs and 3D printers 00:35:00 - Energy monitoring, CT clamps 00:38:30 - 2025.11 automation updates 00:44:30 - Smoke/CO relay project 00:47:30 - New integrations roundup 00:51:30 - Breaking changes, Python 00:54:00 - Neato cloud shutdown 00:56:30 - Wrap-up and outro 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. 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 Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Garage Doors, E‑Ink Dashboards, and Entity Chaos with the Evil Genius Dave Slusher | 30 Oct 2025 | 01:24:20 | |
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. Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. 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 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. 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 Notion brings all your notes, docs, and projects into one connected space that just works — it’s seamless, flexible, powerful, and actually fun to use. With AI built right in, you spend less time switching between tools and more time creating great work. Try Notion, now with Notion Agent, at notion.com/homeassistant Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| The Reluctant Home Assistant Guy: From Hue Chaos to Hour‑of‑Power Wins | 23 Oct 2025 | 01:06:39 | |
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. Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. 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. 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 Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| AirGradient: From Thai Wildfires to Open Source Hardware feat Achim Haug | 14 Oct 2025 | 01:05:40 | |
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 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. 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. 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 Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Philips Hue's New Bridge and the Cat Automation Problem with Josh Burg | 07 Oct 2025 | 01:09:39 | |
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 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. 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. 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 Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Voice goes bilingual with Home Assistant 2025.10 | 30 Sep 2025 | 01:02:29 | |
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 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story. 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. 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 Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Beyond the Bulb: Gimmy Chu Talks Nanoleaf, Smart Homes & Community Integration | 23 Sep 2025 | 01:03:09 | |
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 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 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon 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. 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 Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Smart Home Automation for Accessibility with Thomas | 16 Sep 2025 | 01:02:06 | |
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 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 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon 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. 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 Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Tsvi Mostovicz on creating the Jewish Calendar component | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:53:12 | |
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 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 Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon 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. 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 Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| A new Z-wave radio launches, and a new home screen on the horizon with Home Assistant 2025.9 | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:57:05 | |
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 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 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon 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. 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 Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Doug Roberson from Shelly USA | 26 Aug 2025 | 01:10:53 | |
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 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 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon 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. 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 Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| An empty-nester sparky’s Home Automation journey | 19 Aug 2025 | 01:23:41 | |
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 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 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon 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. 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 Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| TJ Huddleston from HomeTech.fm | 12 Aug 2025 | 01:12:27 | |
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 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 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon 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. 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 Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Home Assistant AI is here with Home Assistant 2025.8 | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:50:23 | |
Home Assistant AI Tasks can now help you name and tag your automations, meanwhile the cloud strikes again thanks to Belkin and FutureHome Watch the full episode on YouTube 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 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon 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. 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 Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Jürgen Pansy, co-founder of Nuki | 22 Jul 2025 | 01:04:27 | |
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 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 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon 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. 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 ExpressVPN Creates a secure, encrypted tunnel between your device and the internet - so that 12 year old with Raspberry Pi can’t steal your sensitive data. Get four months extra FREE when you use our code Hosts Phil Hawthorne Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Paul thinks Home Assistant is "Better Than Fixing Cars" | 15 Jul 2025 | 01:04:32 | |
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. Watch the full episode on YouTube 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 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon 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. 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 Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Home Assistant, 3D Printing & Tuya Escapes — With Mark Watt Tech | 08 Jul 2025 | 01:00:05 | |
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. Watch the full episode on YouTube 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 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon 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. 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 Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Rohan Karamandi Twitter: @rohank9 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||