Intro

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

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Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:04 Professional vs. DIY Automation

00:03:19 Home Automation Tools

00:04:42 Automation in TJ's Home

00:06:52 Role of Home Assistant

00:17:10 Podcasting Experience

00:24:16 E-Waste and Gadgets

00:24:52 Innovative Devices

00:26:15 Enthusiast Discussion

00:27:42 Smart Locks & Security

00:28:25 Zigbee vs. Z-Wave

00:32:48 Smart Home Tech Future

00:42:28 Managing Automation

00:46:41 Automation Introduction

00:47:10 Sonos Integration

00:49:30 Video & HDMI Setup

00:52:52 Media Consumption

00:53:59 Smart Home Automations

00:54:10 Gardening Automation

01:04:24 Garden Lighting

01:10:05 Smart Home Tech Introduction

01:10:15 Implementing Home Tech

01:10:29 Design & User Experience

01:10:45 Flexibility & Control

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