Home Assistant Podcast

The hosts discuss the 2024.1 release, new integrations, breaking changes, iOS versions, and the Reolink Doorbell. They also talk about improving dashboards and using AI in home automation, documentation and media library enhancements, regionalization, smart garage doors, Tesla integration, device cost and breaking changes, and firmware updates and compatibility with Home Assistant.

Meet Jasper, Technical Director of a Netherlands hotel. Discover how Home Assistant integrates with the hotel's KNX system, automating the hotel and Jasper’s home life. Explore energy measurement and conservation in hotels, smart door locks, CCTV cameras, and automation in brewing beer.

Franck joins Rohan and Phil to break down the final release of 2023 for Home Assistant. They discuss funding and sustained development, progress on the Todolist feature, integration issues with IKEA Idison desk and Roborock, updates on the REST API and SMTP integration, removal of MyQ integration, and favorite features of 2023.

Ian, a Zero Trust security strategist, discusses topics such as getting started with home automation, building a DIY home security system, AI-powered coding assistance, designing a secure smart home, facial recognition technology and Azure integration, integrating smart devices, future plans and vision for the home, and cybersecurity perspective.

Unpacking Home Assistant's 2023.11 release with new features like Matter 1.2 support, to-do lists, and fresh integrations. Addressing Zigbee device issues, importance of smart smoke detectors, frustration with Amazon's fee for Echo Show 8, and upcoming State of the Open Home event transition to virtual format.

Petter's smart home journey after a life-changing accident, troubleshooting automation issues, integrating a lawnmower with Home Assistant, lawn clippings as fertilizer, designing for stability and backups

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.

Brian, a patent attorney with a love of ESPHome and hardware, joins the hosts to discuss their experience with different smart home systems. They talk about setting up Home Assistant, energy monitoring, automations, creating an LED meter in the garage, automating the alarm system, and the challenges of purchasing a large quantity of lightbulbs and plugs. They also discuss the modifications made to a kettle to make it smart.

The hosts discuss the 2023.9 release, Home Assistant's 10th anniversary, and upcoming release party and birthday celebration events. They talk about improvements to setup and device configuration, including new features for tile cards and climate control. They also mention new features and updates, such as Schlage locks and Swedish traffic camera feeds, and discuss challenges with ads and plans for podcast improvement. The hosts provide advice on maintaining Zigbee network stability and share a listener's positive experience. They express gratitude to listeners and discuss a cool card collection.

John shares his smart home journey and discusses topics like building a complex home automation system, wiring the house for smart home automation, automating garage doors, setting up a sprinkler system, designing and 3D printing, favorite automations, and DIY aesthetics.