Home Assistant Podcast

Taking control of Blueprints, Voice gets smarter in 2024.7

Jul 3, 2024

The podcast discusses an ESPHome update, voice control enhancements, and the debate between cloud vs local processing for smart home devices. It also covers the customization of data tables in Home Assistant, user profile consistency, and new features like Android TV integration and monitoring water consumption. The episode explores a Nokia smart device for home automation and technological changes like the removal of legacy API passwords.

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New integrations like AquaCell and Ista Eco-Trend enhance Home Assistant functionalities.

Removal of legacy API support and forecast sensor updates improve Home Assistant reliability.

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The podcast episode discusses new integrations, updates, and changes in Home Assistant version 2024.7. It covers various integrations such as AquaCell for water softeners, Ista Eco-Trend for monitoring consumption, Unify Protect for animal detection, and more. The episode highlights the expansion of functionalities like Miele for recipe management and Nokia remote control integration for triggering automations by tapping surfaces. Notable changes include the removal of legacy API password support, obsolete forecast sensors in OpenWeatherMap, and the update from 'get forecast' to 'get forecasts' for improved reliability.

Intro

2min

ESPHome Update Entities and Voice Control Integration

12min

Debating Cloud vs Local Processing for Smart Home Devices

16min

Enhancements and Customization in Home Assistant Data Tables

3min

Enhanced User Experience and Flexibility in Home Assistant

24min

Exploring the Nokia Smart Device for Home Automation

3min

Technology Updates and System Changes

3min

2024.7, Year of the voice chapter 7, and an amazing ESPHome update are just some of the goodies released Rohan and Phil break down.

Chapters

00:44 ESPHome Update Entities

05:16 Year of the voice chapter 7

18:49 2204.7

20:11 Home Assistant Roadmap

29:05 20247 Continued

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