Home Assistant Podcast 2025.4 - A new areas dashboard and some big announcements (for us!)
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Apr 1, 2025 Exciting advancements are on the horizon with the introduction of a new Areas dashboard, making device organization effortless. The hosts dive into the official certification of the MATA standard, paving the way for improved smart home integrations. Listeners can look forward to enhanced voice assistant features, including customizable notification sounds. The podcast also highlights innovative automation solutions, like motion blinds, and announces a collaborative Global Home Assistant Community Day. Plus, improved troubleshooting tools and SmartThings integrations are set to elevate the user experience.
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Matter Certification
- Home Assistant is now officially Matter certified, signifying its commitment to the smart home standard.
- This certification removes the "beta" label and indicates a mature, reliable integration.
Open Home Innovation
- The Open Home Foundation, which backs Home Assistant, ranked 10th in Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies.
- This recognition highlights their work on open standards and integrations.
Podcast Updates
- The podcast is expanding with new creator and vendor mini-series.
- Listeners are encouraged to provide feedback on the new format and content.