Which Integrations Got Updates This Release?

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.

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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

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