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

    Chapters

    00:00:52 - Meet Missy

    00:01:28 - Role of Community Manager

    00:02:09 - Nabucasa Developments

    00:03:02 - Community Engagement

    00:06:46 - Discord Restructuring

    00:13:18 - Social Media Management

    00:15:58 - Reddit Influence

    00:17:54 - Home Automation Projects

    00:22:36 - RoboVac Insights

    00:25:03 - Office Automation Challenges

    00:26:53 - Family and Cleaning Routine

    00:29:42 - Light and Smart Plug Automations

    00:31:03 - Dog Mode and Dashboard Buttons

    00:33:08 - Discussion on Tracking Technologies

    00:37:01 - Working at Nabu Casa

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

    00:48:05 - Community Engagement and Hiring

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    Special thanks to today's guest Missy Quarry.

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

    Chapters

    00:00:17 - Introduction

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

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

    00:06:10 - Motivations and Inspirations

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

    00:22:30 - Future Smart Home Technologies

    00:25:24 - Introduction to Home Automation

    00:25:30 - Energy and Sustainability Discussion

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

    00:28:02 - Smart Home Advice for Beginners

    00:29:38 - Approach to Smart Home Development

    00:32:13 - Memorable Moments in Podcast Journey

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

    00:37:17 - Conclusion and Farewell

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

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    Hello Fresh

    With HelloFresh, you get farm-fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and seasonal recipes delivered right to your doorstep. Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable

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

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    Chapters

    00:00:15 Introduction

    00:00:50 Meet Tim

    00:01:07 Home Automation Beginnings

    00:03:13 Challenges in Home Automation

    00:05:33 Zigbee and IKEA Devices

    00:12:27 ZHA and Zigbee to MQTT

    00:31:35 Network Stability and Hardware Flexibility

    00:33:39 Home Automation Planning

    00:34:06 AI and Task Management

    00:36:24 Smart Lighting Features and Security Concerns

    00:38:53 Media Integration in Home Automation

    00:40:33 Garden Automation with Sprinkler Systems

    00:46:54 Exploring Zigbee and Hardware Segmentation

    00:53:34 Energy Monitoring and Home Efficiency

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

    01:03:05 Introduction

    01:03:16 IKEA Lighting Experiences

    01:05:21 AliExpress Adventures

    01:10:13 Automating Home Lighting

    01:11:46 Challenges with TV Automation

    01:15:05 Future Plans for Home Automation

    01:17:14 Conclusion

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

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

    Timestamps:

    00:00:16 - Introduction00:01:13 - Benjamin's Journey with Home Automation00:04:05 - Challenges and Solutions in Home Automation00:10:55 - Dashboard Design and Usability00:22:24 - Voice Assistants in Smart Homes00:30:44 - Project Highlights and Innovations00:31:37 - Introduction to Software00:31:46 - Clock Running Issue00:32:08 - ESP Home Flexibility00:33:55 - Mechanical Wristwatch Explanation00:34:35 - DIY Watch Solutions00:36:40 - ESP Home Projects00:41:15 - Home Network Setup00:45:06 - Home Automation Projects00:46:35 - Shopping List Automation00:53:18 - Weekly Wrap and Maintenance Tasks01:00:19 - Smart Home Management01:02:38 - Introduction to Home Security and AI Challenges01:03:39 - Leveraging AI for Home Automation and Cost Management01:05:09 - Practical Use Cases for AI in Household Management01:09:51 - Advanced Home Assistant Integrations01:12:35 - Collaborative Projects and Data Sharing01:14:35 - Potential of AI and Home Automation

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    Special thanks to today's guest Benjamin Ulstein.

    https://www.smarthusbloggen.no/

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


    Chapters

    00:01:23 - Background in Tech and Smart Homes

    00:02:04 - Discussion on Home Assistant Setups

    00:04:12 - Synology and NAS Performance

    00:05:27 - Exploring Efficient Tech Solutions

    00:11:21 - Innovative South African Technology Solutions

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

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

    00:25:40 - Introduction to Home Automation

    00:29:02 - Samsung Smart Tags and Security

    00:37:20 - Getting Started with Home Assistant

    00:41:20 - Advanced Home Automation Setup

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

    00:47:40 - Innovative Uses of Smart Devices

    00:51:41 - Vacation Mode and Convenience Features

    00:52:22 - Accessibility and Family Considerations

    00:54:43 - Smart Alarm System Integration

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

    00:57:05 - Importance of Consistency and Reliability

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

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

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

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

    01:17:42 - Discussion on Consumer Standpoint

    01:18:13 - Cloud Frustrations for Consumers

    01:18:22 - Recommendation for Local Servers

    01:18:44 - Corporate Struggle with Costs

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

    Key Takeaways:

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

    Timestamps:

    00:15 - Introduction00:55 - Overview of Home Assistant 2024.10 Release01:47 - New Dashboard Features - Heading Style04:34 - Limitations of the New Heading Card07:01 - Long-term Statistics Repairs07:25 - Using SQLite vs MySQL for Data Storage10:53 - YAML Updates - Pluralized Top-Level Items14:37 - Automation UI vs YAML for Creating Automation18:44 - Wish for Auto-Tagging YAML Automation22:10 - Phil’s Experience with Matter Devices24:00 - Phil’s Matter Integration with Amazon Echo31:04 - Ring Device Updates - Motion Detection35:59 - Assist Satellite for Upcoming Hardware38:34 - YAML Editor Enhancements45:46 - Limiting Template Render Output

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

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

    Key Takeaways:

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

    Chapters:

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

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

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

    Key Takeaways:

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

    Chapters:

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

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

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

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

    Key Takeaways:

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

    Chapters:

    00:00:00 - Introduction & Sponsorship

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

    00:02:01 - Early Smart Home Experiments

    00:05:21 - Challenges with Smart Lighting

    00:09:24- Smart Home Projects

    00:10:51 - Smart Speakers

    00:18:54- Automating the Roborock S7

    00:24:10- Security Setup

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

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

    00:39:26- Presence Detection & Sensor Utilization

    00:43:50- Challenges with Smart Home Dashboards

    00:45:48- Redundancy in Smart Home Systems

    00:54:28- Favorite Automation & Lighting Projects

    00:56:38- Frigate and Camera Integration

    01:01:16- Conclusion

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

    Key Highlights:

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

    00:00:15 Introduction and Sponsor Mention

    00:01:30 Telstra TV Discussion Begins

    00:03:35 Telstra TV Discontinuation

    00:04:24 Environmental Concerns with E-Waste

    00:07:00 Nike Self-Lacing Shoes

    00:07:58 Frustration Over Discontinued Products

    00:11:30 Home Assistant Yellow and Green

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

    00:20:07 2024.8 Home Assistant Update

    00:22:30 Transition from Services to Actions

    00:26:30 Introduction of Local LLaMA AI

    00:37:30 New UI for KNX Integration

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

    00:52:00 Wake Word Collective Announcement

    00:55:55 Episode Conclusion and Closing Remarks

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

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

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

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

    Key Takeaways:

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

    00:16 Introduction

    00:47 Guest Introduction

    01:24 Consumer vs. Commercial Automation

    03:03 Jason's Home Automation Journey

    05:59 Lighting Automation and Christmas Decorations

    09:58 Physical Setup and Cable Management

    12:50 Weather Automation

    15:20 LED Longevity and Replacement

    17:36 Sequence Programming for Lights

    22:06 Lighting Effects and Home Assistant Integration

    28:01 Future Plans for Lighting Automation

    31:56 ESP Home Projects

    35:26 Leak Detection and Mitigation

    49:55 Energy Monitoring

    57:39 Daily Use of Automation

    01:12:16 Closing Remarks

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

    Chapters

    00:44 ESPHome Update Entities

    05:16 Year of the voice chapter 7

    18:49 2204.7

    20:11 Home Assistant Roadmap

    29:05 20247 Continued

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

    Chapters

    00:56 Getting started with Home Assistant

    12:23 Design Considerations for a smart home

    17:00 Protocols in the smart home

    19:17 100 Devices on Zigbee

    27:40 Home Assistant Hardware

    29:27 Favourite Automations

    34:03 Outdoor Irrigation

    40:24 Other Life Automations

    44:51 Room Presence

    48:47 Future plans for automations

    50:51 Automating Solar Consumption Output

    58:40 Dashboards and UI

    01:00:06 Zigbee Smoke Detectors

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

    Chapters

    01:04 LLM AI Support for Home Assistant

    09:52 Assust Room Awareness

    10:58 Section Layout Control

    13:28 Blueprint Collapsible Sections

    14:23 Grouping Actions

    17:04 Matter Matters

    18:24 Disabling Expired Login Tokens in 20246

    21:16 Tag Entities

    23:14 Teslemetry

    26:56 New Integrations

    33:25 Azure Data Explorer

    37:42 Backward-incompatible Changes

    48:05 A subscription price for Alexa

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

    Chapters

    01:03 Getting started with Home Automation

    02:51 Building a smart home

    09:36 Partner Acceptance Rules for a Smart House

    12:15 Smart Home Module Life Cycles

    16:27 ESPHome

    22:08 Water and Energy Monitoring

    30:45 Irrigation

    45:56 Reolink Cameras

    54:01 Favourite Automations

    58:02 Netgear Meural

    01:13:03 Driving Automations

    01:19:44 Home Assistant Hardware

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

    Chapters

    01:10 State of the Open Home

    03:47 New Owner of Home Assistant

    05:40 Home Assistant Foundation

    10:56 How many homes use Home Assistant

    13:35 Home Assistant Hardware Updates

    17:18 Cloud New Features

    18:04 Home Assistant Longterm New Features

    22:53 2024.5 New Features

    50:20 20245 New Integrations

    54:45 Backwards Incompatible Changes

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

    Chapters

    02:05 Getting started with Home Automation

    10:10 Smart Locks

    14:35 Solving the smart home for non tech people

    15:53 Driving Automations

    20:40 AI for the smart home

    24:13 Favourite Automations

    28:36 Sleep Detection

    31:35 Phil's Zwave Network Offline

    37:47 Robot Vacuums

    42:33 Presence Detection

    45:13 Powering Automations

    48:29 Car Log Book Automation

    50:07 Putting Home Assistant in Schools

    53:28 Family feature requests

    55:41 Driving Home Assistant

    01:01:28 Failsafes for Home Automation

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

    Chapters

    00:00 Intro

    00:47 State of the Open Home

    02:06 Voice Assistant Community Awards

    10:03 2024.4

    29:52 Maps and Webpage Dashboards

    32:15 Section Layout

    33:51 Related Items

    34:41 Repairs and Spook

    37:18 Matter Controllers

    39:21 Opening Doors

    43:24 New Integrations

    45:21 Breaking Changes

    47:21 Shoutouts

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