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  Adrian’s High Availability Home Assistant 15.09.2026 59min

  How do you make Home Assistant resilient when an update fails or your primary server goes offline? Phil and Rohan talk with Adrian from Western Australia about his dual Home Assistant setup, webhook heartbeat failover, Git-based YAML configuration, and a 12V battery-backed home network.Adrian has shared some notes on his setup here:  https://docs.na.id.au/ Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA250Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe 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.Chapters00:00:00 Intro00:02:00 Adrian's Home Assistant origin00:05:00 12V battery-backed infrastructure00:08:00 Presence and smart-light logic00:13:00 Wi-Fi scale and interference00:16:00 Matter, LIFX and 433MHz00:21:00 Alarm integrations and appliances00:29:00 Home Assistant high availability00:34:00 Zigbee, MQTT and Matter00:39:00 Git, YAML and device naming00:44:00 DHCP reservations and static IPs00:47:00 EV charging and roller shutters00:51:00 Upgrades and family installations00:55:00 Local AI and language learning00:59:00 Wrap-upThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily 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.comZoozIf 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.comApollo AutomationApollo 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.Clean My MacGet Tidy Today! Get 7 days free and use our code ASSISTANT for 20% offWant Phil to help with your smart home?You’ve heard him troubleshoot Home Assistant on the podcast. Now you can book him to troubleshoot yours. From broken automations and confusing YAML to dashboards, devices, and complete smart home setups: https://smarthomecto.comProducts we RecommendHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis 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
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  Rob went from 15 Apps to One Smart Home With Home Assistant 08.09.2026 1t 3min

  Rob joins Phil and Rohan from New Zealand to share how he replaced 15 smart-home apps with Home Assistant. Discover his AI-assisted workflow using VS Code, Claude Code, Codex, Git, YAML documentation, solar optimisation, camera-powered number plate recognition, and a resilient smart-home network.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA249Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe 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.Chapters00:00:00 Intro00:02:00 Escaping the app overload00:07:00 First automations and Wi-Fi devices00:10:00 Batteries, presence sensors and vacuums00:17:00 UniFi network and Home Assistant upgrade00:20:00 Solar, Modbus and energy optimisation00:23:00 AI coding workflow with VS Code00:33:00 OpenCode, MCP and custom workflows00:37:00 AI documentation and automation intent00:42:00 Fail-safe smart home design00:45:00 AI camera gate recognition00:50:00 Security, modes and alarm integration00:54:00 Backup power and future projects01:01:00 Advice for a new setupThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily 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.comZoozIf 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.comApollo AutomationApollo 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.Want Phil to help with your smart home?You’ve heard him troubleshoot Home Assistant on the podcast. Now you can book him to troubleshoot yours. From broken automations and confusing YAML to dashboards, devices, and complete smart home setups: https://smarthomecto.comProducts DiscussedAirGradient air-quality sensor: https://www.airgradient.com/Home Assistant Connect ZWA2 (Z‑Wave radio): https://amzn.to/3MfPzsPAqara FP300 presence sensor: https://amzn.to/3LpkZ02Products we RecommendHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis 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
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  Home Assistant 2026.9 improves Modbus integrations, and a better activity history 01.09.2026 49min

  Home Assistant 2026.9 is here. Maps suffer an unexpected turn of events and easier Modbus integrations arrive. Activity history gets some love. Nabu Casa subscribers can start testing a new and improved speech to text provider via Labs.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA248Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe 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.Chapters00:00:00 Intro00:01:46 Home Assistant map outage00:05:57 Community Day, Apollo and iOS00:10:19 Mailbag: locks, pools and moving00:18:13 AI assistants versus closed ecosystems00:23:43 Proxmox upgrade compatibility warning00:29:04 Home Assistant Cloud and Modbus00:35:04 Dashboard updates00:38:12 History, accessibility and Matter maps00:43:39 New integrations and release wrap-upThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily 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.comZoozIf 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.comApollo AutomationApollo 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.Want Phil to help with your smart home?You’ve heard him troubleshoot Home Assistant on the podcast. Now you can book him to troubleshoot yours. From broken automations and confusing YAML to dashboards, devices, and complete smart home setups: https://smarthomecto.comProducts DiscussedApollo Automation ESPHome Starter Kit: https://esphome.io/starter-kit/Apollo Automation Cast 1: https://apolloautomation.com/products/cast-1-audio-casting-deviceHome Assistant Connect ZWA2 (Z‑Wave radio): https://amzn.to/3MfPzsPProducts we RecommendHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis 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
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  Living With Home Assistant: The Other Side of the Smart Home 18.08.2026 37min

  Sofia lives in a Home Assistant smart home, but she didn’t install it. We’re breaking down what its like on the other side of the fence and how open communication and involvement make for a happier smart home.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA247Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe 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.Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:02:00 Home Assistant origins00:04:00 Philips Hue beginnings00:06:30 Building automations together00:09:00 Sensors and safety alerts00:12:00 Magic mirror project00:15:00 Apple Home scenes00:18:00 Home Assistant usability00:21:00 Privacy and stability00:24:30 Voice control and wrap-upThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsApollo AutomationApollo 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.Home Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily 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.comZoozIf 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.comWant Phil to help with your smart home?You’ve heard him troubleshoot Home Assistant on the podcast. Now you can book him to troubleshoot yours. From broken automations and confusing YAML to dashboards, devices, and complete smart home setups: https://smarthomecto.comProducts we RecommendHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on this link 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
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  Rohan is Packing Up his Smart Home and Starting Over 11.08.2026 59min

  Rohan is moving house! Phil and Rohan dive into the realities of selling a Home Assistant-powered home and moving into a new property. They discuss what smart home gear is worth leaving behind, how to keep a house buyer-friendly, and why removable devices are often the safest choice. Plus, Rohan shares his plan to rebuild his smart home from scratch in a new house with a pool, septic, a generator, and plenty of new automation opportunities.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA246Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe 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.Chapters00:00:00: Intro00:01:45: Moving House Update00:04:41: Leaving Smart Gear00:08:51: Selling Smart Homes00:14:40: Lockbox Troubles00:17:31: Open House Modes00:19:59: Preparing The Yard00:23:43: Packing The Tech00:25:48: Home Assistant Move00:28:50: Server Rack Plans00:31:14: Doorbell And Locks00:34:09: Irrigation Controller00:35:19: New House Criteria00:39:00: Pool And Irrigation00:43:19: Fresh Home Assistant00:48:03: New UI Features00:51:26: Well Septic And Generator00:55:09: Move Planning ToolsThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsApollo AutomationApollo 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.ZoozIf 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.comHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily 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.comClean My MacGet Tidy Today! Get 7 days free and use our code ASSISTANT for 20% offWant Phil to help with your smart home?You’ve heard him troubleshoot Home Assistant on the podcast. Now you can book him to troubleshoot yours. From broken automations and confusing YAML to dashboards, devices, and complete smart home setups: https://smarthomecto.comProducts we RecommendHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis 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
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  Home Assistant 2026.8 says goodbye to 8123, while SmartThings goes behind a paywall 05.08.2026 1t 3min

  Home Assistant 2026.8 is here, we unpack the biggest changes. From port 8123 to port 80 for new Home Assistant OS installs, customizable entity ID formats, moon and vibration automation triggers, and the device-registry separation that may affect merged devices.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA245Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe 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.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:01:47 - Perth meetup and SmartThings API00:07:47 - Battery charging and leak sensors00:14:52 - Port 80 and HTTP settings00:18:03 - UI wording and entity IDs00:22:49 - Moon and vibration automations00:24:23 - Device registry separation00:30:00 - Template editor00:32:21 - Dashboards and integration updates00:36:37 - New Home Assistant integrations00:44:48 - Breaking changes and upgrade advice00:46:34 - Rohan's house move00:48:14 - Proxmox migration and Zigbee00:51:02 - Z-Wave migration and lock codes00:55:31 - AI agent automations00:57:36 - Network troubleshooting with Hermes00:59:48 - Picture frame project and closingThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily 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.comZoozIf 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.comApollo AutomationApollo 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.Want Phil to help with your smart home?You’ve heard him troubleshoot Home Assistant on the podcast. Now you can book him to troubleshoot yours. From broken automations and confusing YAML to dashboards, devices, and complete smart home setups: https://smarthomecto.comProducts DiscussedSwitchBot Candle Warmer Lamp: https://amzn.to/45plQEtRoborock Q10 robot vacuum: https://amzn.to/4fVu105Harbor Sleep Baby Monitor: https://amzn.to/3Rt73VVProducts we RecommendHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis 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
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  How Eugene Built a .NET Home Assistant Brain for his Smart Home 28.07.2026 51min

  Phil and Rohan chat with Eugene about how he built a deeply automated smart home using Home Assistant, Raspberry Pi, Zigbee, Shelly devices, Aqara sensors, and even C#/.NET with NetDaemon. They explore practical automations for alarms, presence, notifications, kid management, and more.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA244Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe 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.Chapters00:00:00: Intro00:02:00: Getting Into Automation00:04:15: Choosing Hardware Wisely00:06:30: Network Lessons Learned00:10:30: Current Home Setup00:15:00: Presence And Notifications00:20:30: Actionable Alerts00:27:55: Chores And Screen Time00:34:20: Morning Summaries00:39:00: .NET Automations00:46:50: School DatesThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily 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.comZoozIf 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.comApollo AutomationApollo 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 DiscussedShelly One relay: https://amzn.to/4wUFxj6CC2531 Zigbee controller: https://amzn.to/3RFhwgSAmazon Echo Dot: https://amzn.to/44DIBUBAqara contact sensor: https://amzn.to/4vIfUkyAqara passive infrared motion sensor: https://amzn.to/4wWJ3tnProducts we RecommendHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis 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
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  Khaled - The dentist with a Kubernetes Cluster and Home Assistant 21.07.2026 1t 9min

  Phil and Rohan chat with Khaled, a periodontist who turned Home Assistant into the central brain of his home. From Roomba integrations and Soma shades to barcode-driven dog treat tracking, e-ink dashboards, and local AI workflows, this conversation is packed with practical smart home ideas. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The Home Assistant Smart Home That Reminds, Nudges, and almost Pours Tea 14.07.2026 1t 7min

  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. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Omri Peretz the creator of QuickBars for Android TV 07.07.2026 49min

  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.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA241Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe 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.Chapters00:00:00 Intro00:02:26 QuickBars overview00:03:07 Broken smart home origin00:05:58 Rebuilding with Home Assistant00:10:04 Running two Home Assistant homes00:14:51 House automations and cameras00:18:57 Building QuickBars00:28:29 App development lessons00:31:34 Community response and use cases00:35:04 Notification and camera features00:38:40 Open source and AI coding00:42:13 Apartment automations and alerts00:48:39 Wrapping up QuickBarsThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily 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.comZoozIf 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.comApollo AutomationApollo 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 DiscussedGoogle Coral: https://amzn.to/4b44TCmNvidia Shield: https://amzn.to/4eCreYHHomePod: https://amzn.to/4uWeu5AProducts we RecommendHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis 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
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  Home Assistant 2026.7 Brings The Biggest Automation Upgrade Yet 01.07.2026 55min

  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.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA240Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe 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.Chapters00:00:00 Intro00:02:10 Unify 2026 recap00:10:45 Listener feedback and Yoto00:28:40 E-Ink project update00:32:43 Home Assistant 2026.700:40:52 Updates and integrations00:50:40 Breaking changes and wrap-upThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily 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.comZoozIf 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.comApollo AutomationApollo 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 we RecommendHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis 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
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  Neil takes us through how he is using AI to build his ultimate smart home with Home Assistant 23.06.2026 1t

  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 cottageWatch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA239Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe 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.Chapters00:00:00 - Welcome00:01:21 - Neil’s background00:03:33 - Starting with Google Home00:04:53 - Lutron and motion sensors00:06:06 - Complex HVAC challenge00:08:52 - DIY manifold control00:10:52 - Radiant cooling by dew point00:13:23 - Gas vs electrification debate00:15:51 - Coding with AI tools00:19:59 - Sauna and smart blinds00:24:21 - Cottage winter automation00:31:20 - Remote access choices00:33:55 - Multi-building MQTT design00:40:41 - Plant care automation00:44:54 - Device health monitoring00:49:59 - Zigbee vs Z-Wave talk00:55:06 - Future plans and tools00:59:38 - Wrap-upThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily 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.comZoozIf 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.comApollo AutomationApollo 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 we RecommendHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeePrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  From an Orange Bulb to a Smart Home: Claudia’s Home Assistant Journey 16.06.2026 1t 5min

  Claudia joins Phil and Rohan to share how an orange Philips Hue bulb sparked a full-blown smart home powered by Home Assistant.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA238Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe 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.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:03:35 - Early lights to Apple Home00:06:24 - Why local-first and fewer subs00:07:59 - Server closet hardware and UDM00:10:24 - Magic lights with mmWave00:15:12 - Nap-time button and scenes00:19:22 - Local voice, Music Assistant00:27:03 - Protocols: Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread00:31:00 - Door sensors and recessed mods00:34:40 - Climate data and ESPHome AC00:38:30 - Ceiling fans and canopy modules00:41:30 - Partner approval and tweaks00:44:30 - Cats: Litter-Robot and cameras00:45:15 - Robot vacuums and Valetudo00:48:30 - Dashboards that are simple00:52:10 - YAML, AI helpers, and costs00:56:20 - Cloud-optional philosophy01:01:06 - Robot mowers and real limits01:01:06 - Humanoid robots chat and wrapThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily 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.comZoozIf 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.comApollo AutomationApollo 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.Clean My MacGet Tidy Today! Get 7 days free and use our code ASSISTANT for 20% offProducts DiscussedUnifi Dream Machine (UDM) router: https://amzn.to/4wPeLJGAqara FP1E mmWave presence sensor (Zigbee): https://amzn.to/4wLIrXYProducts we RecommendHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis 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
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  From Tuya to Home Assistant: A Kiwi’s Smart Home Journey 09.06.2026 1t 7min

  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 interfaceWatch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA237Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe 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.Chapters00:00:00 Intro00:03:00 Steve’s Kiwi smart home origin00:10:15 First Home Assistant wins and fails00:16:00 Garage door saga and ESPHome00:23:50 Access control00:28:01 From tinkerer to creator00:41:00 Apple Home as UI00:46:30 Ambient alerts: plants, leaks00:55:10 Appliances, HACS, lock‑in01:04:00 Cameras and continuous video01:07:30 Wrap‑up and linksThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf 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.comApollo AutomationApollo 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 we RecommendHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeePrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Home Assistant 2026.6, E‑Ink Unboxing, Yoto, and Smarter Automations 03.06.2026 1t 1min

  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.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA236Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe 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.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:04:30 - New Works With HA gear00:06:30 - Open Display collab, e‑ink00:12:00 - E‑ink uses and costs00:16:30 - OHF privacy paper00:18:30 - RF and plugs00:26:00 - JetKVM and PiKVM talk00:29:30 - 2026.6: IR receivers00:34:30 - Dashboards and Matter BLE00:36:32 - Cards and automations00:42:30 - Z‑Wave, Sonos, Reolink, Tuya00:47:30 - New integrations roundup00:54:30 - Breaking changes00:56:30 - Fresh HA vs restore01:00:00 - UniFi hiccup resilience01:02:00 - Wrap‑up and calloutsThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf 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.comApollo AutomationApollo 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 DiscussedJetKVM IP KVM: https://amzn.to/4wU1bEOYale Z‑Wave smart locks: https://amzn.to/4visNSlMyPropane tank monitor: https://amzn.to/3QjJZbnYoto audio player: https://amzn.to/4xlZhNJProducts we RecommendHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis 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
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  MiciMike will turn your Google Home Mini into a Home Assistant Voice Satellite 26.05.2026 58min

  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 SatelliteWatch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA235Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe 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.Chapters00:00:00 - Welcome & sponsors00:02:30 - Imi’s smart home origin00:05:00 - Lights first, then sensors00:07:30 - Heating logic in Node-RED00:10:00 - Room presence tactics00:12:30 - Millimeter wave realities00:15:00 - Cameras, alarms, UniFi00:17:30 - Notifications via Telegram00:20:00 - AI greetings at the door00:22:30 - Protocols: Zigbee to Matter00:25:00 - Wi‑Fi at scale pitfalls00:28:30 - Voice stack & languages00:31:30 - MickiMic: project intro00:35:00 - Drop‑in PCB details00:38:00 - HA Voice compatibility00:41:00 - Gen2 plans & audio00:44:00 - Echo future & limits00:47:00 - Firmware hurdles00:49:30 - Crowdsupply journey00:53:00 - Pricing & sustainability00:56:00 - What’s next & thanksThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf 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.comApollo AutomationApollo 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 DiscussedMiciMic PCB (Google Home Mini drop-in board): https://www.crowdsupply.com/micimike-rev-devices/micimike-home-mini-drop-in-pcb#productsGoogle Home Mini (Gen 1): https://amzn.to/3RtvxxGProducts we RecommendHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis 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
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  Giovanni’s Self-Hosted Home 19.05.2026 58min

  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.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA234Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe 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.Chapters00:00:00 Intro00:05:00 Local-only gear and protocols00:12:00 Lighting, presence, and pets00:18:00 Cameras, Frigate and automations00:27:20 Media servers00:33:00 Plex vs Jellyfin00:41:00 Nextcloud and Immich photos00:47:00 Backups and offsite strategy00:53:00 Security, reverse proxy, wrap-upThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf 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.comApollo AutomationApollo 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.Clean My MacGet Tidy Today! Get 7 days free and use our code ASSISTANT for 20% offProducts DiscussedIntel N100 mini PC: https://amzn.to/3OP00FINVIDIA Shield TV: https://amzn.to/4w9E2OkGoogle Coral USB TPU accelerator: https://amzn.to/4cNVot1Products we RecommendHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis 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
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  Mark's Home Assistant Setup: The Good, The Bad, The Exploded Server 12.05.2026 52min

  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.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA233Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe 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.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:02:00 - SmartThings beginnings and first automations00:06:00 - Old timers to cameras after a theft00:09:30 - Discovering Home Assistant and server build00:16:00 - From Node-RED to cleaner HA automations00:19:50 - Reolink AI triggers outside lighting00:23:30 - Server failure and Proxmox migration00:28:30 - UPS woes and garage door backup issue00:38:00 - Presence, Ecobee, salt and propane projects00:44:00 - Matter locks, long-range Z-Wave ideas00:49:00 - New Overview, Alarmo plans, wrap-upThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf 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.comApollo AutomationApollo 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 DiscussedAladdin garage door openers (with battery backup): https://amzn.to/4mxGfPlProducts we RecommendHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis 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
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  Home Assistant 2026.5 introduces RF and RS-232 Control 06.05.2026 1t 5min

  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.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA232Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe 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.Chapters00:00:00 Intro00:10:30 Roadmap deep-dive and HTTP 8000:15:30 Easter eggs, Project BLAST, merch00:19:30 IR databases and Z-Wave spectrum00:23:00 2026.5: RS-232 and RF proxies00:28:30 RF rolling codes and SDR hopes00:31:30 Dashboards: strategies and shortcuts00:36:00 Vacuums chat and power strip ad00:41:00 Purpose-specific triggers (Labs)00:44:00 MQTT, Matter, ESPHome updates00:46:30 Shelly, Sonos, groups, and S1/S200:50:30 Apple TV typing, WLED, notifications00:54:00 Immich photos, Subaru, and UniFi00:57:00 New integrations roundup01:00:00 Breaking changes: Ring, webhooks01:01:30 Template docs overhaul01:02:30 Network outage story and resilience01:05:30 Wrap-up and sign-offThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf 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.comApollo AutomationApollo 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 DiscussedBroadlink RM4 Pro (433 MHz IR/RF blaster): https://amzn.to/4tesZk8UniFi Protect PoE Smart Siren: https://amzn.to/4w4ZWChProducts we RecommendHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis 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
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  How FireAvert wants to prevent house fires with a smart home twist 21.04.2026 47min

  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 AssistantWatch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA231Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe 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.Chapters00:00:00 Intro and Sponsors00:04:00 What FireAvert Does00:08:00 Technical Challenges and Detection00:12:00 Form Factor and Installation00:16:00 Accuracy, ML, and Notifications00:20:00 Smart Automations and Control00:24:00 Product Evolution and Z-Wave/LoRa00:31:00 Risk Areas: Kitchens, EVs, Dryers00:35:00 Water Leaks and Mitigation00:39:00 Startup Lessons and Team00:43:00 Home Assistant Dev and Roadmap00:46:00 Global Availability and Wrap-upThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf 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.comApollo AutomationApollo 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 DiscussedFireAvert Gas Auto Shut-Off: https://amzn.to/4vLz0rlProducts we RecommendHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis 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