Home Assistant Podcast Home Assistant 2025.7 has a question for you
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Jul 1, 2025 Discover the exciting updates in Home Assistant 2025.7, featuring voice assistants that can now ask you questions! The discussion touches on innovative improvements like sub-entity management and a Z-Wave onboarding wizard. Explore how AI enhances productivity, particularly in personal calendar management. Device integration challenges are addressed, focusing on new 'Matter' features. The conversation even dives into automating home lighting based on gaming activities and charitable donations. Don't miss updates on Plex media server and upcoming tech highlights!
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Newcomer Joshua's Automation Journey
- Joshua started Home Assistant just two months ago and quickly automated his lights and notifications with community and AI help.
- He finds the experience addicting and encourages others to join the Home Assistant community.
Use Zen 55 for Smoke Detection
- Consider the Zen 55 sensor for integrating wired interconnect smoke detectors with Home Assistant.
- It's a cost-effective way to detect smoke alarms via wired signals when smart battery smoke alarms are limited.
Voice PE Asks Questions Now
- Home Assistant Voice PE can now ask users questions and handle predefined response phrases for interactive automation.
- This feature offers an advantage over devices like Amazon Echo that can't ask follow-up questions natively.