Getting Started with Home Automation and Building a DIY Home Security System

Rohan and Phil sit down with Ian, a Zero Trust security strategist, to unravel the intersection of security and smart homes. Ian shares insights on how he is fortifying his home with Home Assistant

Chapters

01:44 Getting started with Home Automation

09:55 First Security Automations

22:23 Cyber Security Career

25:43 Automations around the house

30:05 Voice Automations

34:13 How does telemetry power your home

40:35 Geothermal Heating

42:40 Heat Pump

45:01 Long Term Statistic Storage

49:02 TimeRole Based Accounts

57:42 Future plans for the smart home

01:02:59 Smart home ideas for kids

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