Home Assistant Podcast

Private Bluetooth Device tracking with Home Assistant 2023.10 + Philips Hue forces the cloud

Oct 2, 2023

The podcast discusses the release of Home Assistant Green and the 10th anniversary of Home Assistant. They talk about new hardware devices, including a $99 device compatible with Home Assistant and the announcement of Raspberry Pi 5. They also mention the release of Home Assistant 2023.10 version with a new logo and an upcoming live stream event. The integration of IKEA motorized desk with Home Assistant, using a 433 Megahertz Sniffer for weather data and water usage, and the frustrations with Philips Hue's new requirement and privacy concerns are also discussed.

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Quick takeaways

The Home Assistant Green is a new entry-level hardware in the Home Assistant ecosystem, providing a self-contained unit without the need for SD cards and positioned as a beginner-friendly option.

Philips Hue now requires users to create an account, sparking concerns about data privacy and security, as users question the need for personal information and increased reliance on a cloud service for improved security.

Home Assistant now supports Bluetooth for tracking Apple devices with changing MAC addresses, enabling better device tracking and automation possibilities within the Home Assistant ecosystem.

Deep dives

New Home Assistant Hardware: Home Assistant Green

The Home Assistant Green, a new hardware with a 1.0 gigahertz quad-core ARM processor, 4GB RAM, and 32GB of EMMC storage, has been introduced as an entry-level device to the Home Assistant ecosystem. Priced at $99 USD, it provides a self-contained unit with no SD cards to worry about and is positioned as a good starting point for those new to Home Assistant or for gifting to friends.

Introduction

3min

New Hardware Device and Raspberry Pi 5

12min

Home Assistant Update: New Logo and Live Stream Event

9min

New Integrations for Home Assistant: RainBird, Life 360, Apple Weather Kit, and Eco Forest

3min

Integration of IKEA motorized desk with Home Assistant using Bluetooth

8min

Using a 433 Megahertz Sniffer for Weather Data and Water Usage

3min

Philips Hue's New Requirement and Privacy Concerns

22min

If you’ve got an iPhone or Apple Watch, you’ll know how frustrating it is when they change their MAC address. 2023.10 fixes that, meanwhile Philips Hue starts requiring a connection to their cloud to use their hubs

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