Home Assistant Podcast

Translating what’s new in Home Assistant 2023.8

Jul 31, 2023
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INSIGHT

Translations for Non-English Speakers

  • Home Assistant 2023.8 features translation for non-English speakers.
  • This unlocks global automation creation and expands the user base.
INSIGHT

New Event Entity

  • A new event entity improves the representation of buttons and other event-triggered devices.
  • This allows for better automation and logbook filtering based on specific events.
ADVICE

Event Entity Use Cases

  • Use the new event entity for template-based events, like door lock status changes.
  • This allows tracking specific actions, such as who unlocked the door and when.
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