We’re kicking off our new Vendor series of episodes, and first up are Connor and Tez who are making a business of installing Home Assistant for their customersWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha183Chapters00:01:05 Background and Challenges 00:02:02 Finding Home Assistant 00:03:53 Development and Expansion 00:13:47 Client Onboarding and Integration 00:23:11 Practical Challenges and Aesthetic Considerations 00:24:36 Smart Home Technologies and Sensors 00:32:00 Client Consultations00:34:45 Hardware Recommendations and Remote Support 00:48:19 Managing Updates and Customization 00:55:54 Client Practices and Smart Home Installations 01:06:55 Security and Automation in Smart Homes 01:10:43 Product Recommendations and Home Automation Introduction01:11:04 System Integrations and Favorite Automations 01:18:15 Presence Detection and Backup Strategies 01:22:33 Design Practices and Final ThoughtsSupport the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.So for the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.comNotionNotion combines your notes, docs, and projects into one space that’s simple and beautifully designed. Try Notion for free when you go to notion.com/homeassistantHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We talk with Bob who is using Home Assistant to automate and secure his RV, as well as helping his disabled sonWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha182Chapters00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:54 Bob's Journey with Home Assistant 00:01:40 Efficient Home Automation for Families 00:24:43 Exploring Advanced Automation Systems 00:25:50 Safety in Home Automation 00:33:35 RV Home Automation Challenges 00:50:12 Integrating Node-RED with OpenHAB and MQTT 00:50:32 Lighting Solutions with WLED 00:54:08 Innovation with 3D Printing 00:55:12 Home Automation Projects Discussion 01:18:58 Conclusion and Community InsightsSupport the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.So for the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We’re kicking off our new creators special episodes by talking to one of the best out there, Travis from the YouTube channel digiblurDIY. Watch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha181digiblurDIY on YouTubedigiblur.comChapters00:00:00 Guest Introduction: Travis aka DigiBlur 00:01:32 Travis' Journey into Home Automation 00:03:10 Challenges and Achievements 00:04:05 ESPHome and Tasmota 00:08:54 Sponsorships and Content Creation 00:19:45 Family Involvement and Outro Stories 00:20:51 Inspiration and Content Creation Approach 00:22:23 Design Ethos in Home Automation 00:22:52 Origin of DigiBlur 00:25:13 Introduction to Unraid and Docker 00:25:28 Accidental Discovery of Home Assistant 00:26:04 Exploring Smart Home Automation Options 00:26:46 Home Assistant Setup and Features 00:27:41 Transition from SmartThings to Home Assistant 00:28:43 Challenges and Evolution of Home Assistant Setup 00:34:55 Smart Home Setup Discussion 00:42:44 Scene Controllers and Automation 00:47:43 Managing Node-RED for Home Automation 00:49:16 Home Automation Discussion 00:50:29 AI in Home Automation 01:01:27 Speaker and Audio Quality 01:05:32 Advice for New Creators 01:08:30 Community Engagement 01:09:34 ConclusionSupport the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.So for the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A new Areas dashboard type lands in 2024.5. Meanwhile we’ve got some announcements about the podcast to shareWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha180Chapters00:00:58 Upcoming State of the Open Home 00:02:49 Matter Certification and Open Home Innovations 00:06:06 Motion Blinds and Community Day 00:07:22 Podcast Updates and New Sponsor 00:10:23 SwitchBot Integration Update 00:11:56 Home Assistant 2025.4 Release Highlights 00:12:18 Voice Support Enhancements 00:19:10 New Areas Dashboard 00:24:51 Backup Sensors and UI Breadcrumbs 00:27:39 Home Assistant Features 00:29:48 SmartThings and Home Assistant 00:32:00 Home Connect Integration 00:32:24 Roborock and Reolink Updates 00:40:10 Breaking Changes & Updates 00:43:59 Additional Episodes & Patreon Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.So for the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.comNotionNotion combines your notes, docs, and projects into one space that’s simple and beautifully designed. Try Notion for free when you go to notion.com/homeassistantHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeroen is a software developer from The Netherlands with a passion for saving money by saving energy. In this episode Jeroen shares his energy dashboard and e-ink calendar display.Watch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha179Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.HostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rohan and Phil are here to break down the 2025.3 release, which brings more dashboard improvements, and discuss the latest “voice chapter” update. Meanwhile SmartThings collaborates with Home Assistant to ensure their integration keeps working for Home Assistant users'Watch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha178Chapters00:00:16 Welcome and Introduction 00:00:59 Excitement for Speech-to-Phrase 00:03:15 Hive API Changes and Updates 00:05:01 Dashboard and UI Enhancements 00:07:43 Tile Card and UI Improvements 00:13:20 OpenAI and Streaming Capabilities 00:18:52 SmartThings Collaboration 00:22:52 Media Player and Music Assistant Updates 00:27:54 Discussion on Different Voice Assistants 00:29:07 Amazon Echo Feature Discussion 00:29:55 Internet and Upload Speed Talk 00:30:20 Amazon Echo's AI-Powered Version 00:34:39 Home Assistant and Voice Assistant 00:38:39 Home Assistant New Integrations 00:42:48 Backward Incompatible ChangesSupport the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.HostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rohan and Phil go to CES 2025 in Las Vegas. In this episode they give an outline of some of the things they experienced from an open source and Home Assistant perspective.Watch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha175Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.HostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsBlueSky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gavin from the Home Tech Podcast stops by to talk about his smart home journey with Home Assistant. From automating the pool to soil sensors and cameras, Gavin has tackled a lotWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha174Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.HostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2025 is here and Home Assistant is kicking it off with a new cloud-ready backup solution, and a bunch of updates that have been making peoples heads scratch for a whileWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha173Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.HostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You may not know her, but you have most likely seen or read her work. Missy is the social media and community manager for Nabu Casa, and a home assistant user. Chapters00:00:52 - Meet Missy 00:01:28 - Role of Community Manager 00:02:09 - Nabucasa Developments 00:03:02 - Community Engagement 00:06:46 - Discord Restructuring 00:13:18 - Social Media Management 00:15:58 - Reddit Influence 00:17:54 - Home Automation Projects 00:22:36 - RoboVac Insights 00:25:03 - Office Automation Challenges 00:26:53 - Family and Cleaning Routine 00:29:42 - Light and Smart Plug Automations 00:31:03 - Dog Mode and Dashboard Buttons 00:33:08 - Discussion on Tracking Technologies 00:37:01 - Working at Nabu Casa 00:37:54 - Nabu Casa Culture and Work Environment00:48:05 - Community Engagement and HiringWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha172/Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.Special thanks to today's guest Missy Quarry.HostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeOur Sponsors:* Visit kinsta.com to get your first month free when you sign up today!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For the final release episode of 2024, Frenck decides to turn the microphone and questions back on to Rohan and PhilChapters00:00:17 - Introduction00:01:51 - Origin of the Home Assistant Podcast00:03:18 - Changes and Evolution of the Podcast00:06:10 - Motivations and Inspirations00:11:28 - Phil and Rohan's Smart Home Experiences00:22:30 - Future Smart Home Technologies00:25:24 - Introduction to Home Automation00:25:30 - Energy and Sustainability Discussion00:26:24 - The Influence of Podcast on Smart Homes00:28:02 - Smart Home Advice for Beginners00:29:38 - Approach to Smart Home Development00:32:13 - Memorable Moments in Podcast Journey00:36:17 - Community and Contribution in Home Automation00:37:17 - Conclusion and FarewellLinksPhil’s AI Calendar ToolPhil's "Not So Binary Presence" SensorFor complete show notes and more information about the topics discussed in this episode, be sure to check the notes athttps://hasspodcast.io/ha171Watch this episode on YouTubeSupport Rohan and Phil on PatreonGet early access to episodes and an ad-free feed exclusive to our patreon supporters.Hosted ByFranck NijofWebsiteTwitter: @frenckSupport Franck on PatreonGuestsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeOur Sponsors:* Visit kinsta.com to get your first month free when you sign up today!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For the final release of the year, Frenck is here to reflect on the year and his recent GitHub Universe experience. Watch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha170Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ExpressVPNSecure your digital life and get an extra three months freeHello FreshWith HelloFresh, you get farm-fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and seasonal recipes delivered right to your doorstep. Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordableHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeOur Sponsors:* Visit kinsta.com to get your first month free when you sign up today!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy