Home Assistant Podcast
2024.2 and Apple Car Play
Feb 11, 2024
Discussion about the removal of Life 360 integration. Benefits of self-hosting and Home Assistant updates with Python 3.12. Managing tokens and upcoming integrations. Integration with Two Year devices simplifies linking process. New weather platform and availability of Lamasoko espresso machines. Availability of Rainforest Raven, TD Smart, and Tesla Metric devices.
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- The removal of the Life 360 integration highlights the significance of finding alternative tracking solutions for family members' locations in Home Assistant.
- The controversial actions of the higher brand emphasize the importance of supporting open integration for smart home products in the open-source community.
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Removal of Life 360 integration
In Home Assistant version 2024.2, the Life 360 integration has been removed. This integration allowed users to track the location of family members through the Life 360 app and bring that data into Home Assistant. With the removal of this integration, users are recommended to use the Home Assistant companion app or their own remote access solution for tracking family members' locations.
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