Best Jimmy Roberson Podcasts (2025)

Rohan and Phil are breaking down the 2025.10 release, which includes bilingual support for assistants. Meanwhile Sonos finds a new partner, and we answer some listener questions Watch this episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha204 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan and…

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Beyond the Bulb: Gimmy Chu Talks Nanoleaf, Smart Homes & Community Integration 1:03:09

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Phil and Rohan talk to Gimmy Chu, CEO of Nanoleaf, about the Nanoleaf smart lighting ecosystem, their open API vision, and how Nanoleaf got its start in the world of innovative lighting technology. Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha203 Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:27 Home Assistant and IoT 00:06:43 AI and IoT Integr…

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Smart Home Automation for Accessibility with Thomas 1:02:06

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Phil and Rohan chat with Thomas about his journey building an accessible smart home with Home Assistant. From experimenting with bulbs and voice assistants to creating cutting-edge automations like occupancy sensors and even a ChatGPT-powered smart mirror, Thomas shares how he tailors his setup to support his lifestyle and family. Watch the full ep…

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Tsvi Mostovicz on creating the Jewish Calendar component 53:12

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Join us for a fascinating conversation with Tsvi Mostovicz, the visionary behind Home Assistant's Jewish calendar component, which he developed to enable crucial Sabbath-compliant automations. Discover his pragmatic approach to smart home harmony, seamlessly integrating Zigbee, Z-Wave, and Wi-Fi devices for everything from privacy-focused voice con…

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A new Z-wave radio launches, and a new home screen on the horizon with Home Assistant 2025.9 57:05

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Home Assistant has launched their own Z-wave radio. 2025.9 lands with a new experimental home screen. Meanwhile Rohan and Phil discuss LLM Vision and some of its use cases Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha200 Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:14 Home Assistant Connect ZWA2 00:03:01 Z-Wave Network Challenges and Migratio…

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Doug Roberson from Shelly USA 1:10:53

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Curious about Shelly? COO Doug Roberson explains their local control philosophy, versatile products, and commitment to empowering your Home Assistant experience Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha199 Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:54 Intro to Doug from Shelly 00:03:04 Shelly's Product Offerings 00:03:41 Privacy and Loc…

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An empty-nester sparky’s Home Automation journey 1:23:41

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Join us as we talk with Scott, a licensed Electrician with a deep IT background who's been bouncing between code and conduit for years. Discover how this empty-nester crafts ingenious automations, from power monitoring with custom solutions to integrating nine pinball machines Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha198 Chapters …

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TJ Huddleston from HomeTech.fm 1:12:27

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Phil and Rohan sit down with Jürgen, co-founder of Nuki - a smart lock provider from Europe who has just joined the Works with Home Assistant program. Jürgen shares insights into Nuki's vision, emphasizing their commitment to user-friendly solutions that integrate seamlessly with Home Assistant. Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast…

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Home Assistant AI is here with Home Assistant 2025.8 50:23

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Home Assistant AI Tasks can now help you name and tag your automations, meanwhile the cloud strikes again thanks to Belkin and FutureHome Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha196 Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:38 Episode Overview and Topics 00:01:21 Belkin Wemo Disruption 00:06:00 FutureHome Bankruptcy 00:07:59 Home Assi…

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Jürgen Pansy, co-founder of Nuki 1:04:27

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Phil and Rohan sit down with Jürgen, co-founder of Nuki - a smart lock provider from Europe who has just joined the Works with Home Assistant program. Jürgen shares insights into Nuki's vision, emphasizing their commitment to user-friendly solutions that integrate seamlessly with Home Assistant. Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast…

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Paul thinks Home Assistant is "Better Than Fixing Cars" 1:04:32

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Join us as Paul Riley, an engineer with a background in rocket fuel systems, shares his journey into smart home automation. Discover how he leverages Home Assistant to tackle practical "little things" like a demisting mirror and even automate his boat. Paul also discusses his passion for ESPHome, exploring local AI applications, and fostering the n…

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Home Assistant, 3D Printing & Tuya Escapes — With Mark Watt Tech 1:00:05

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We sit down with Mark Watt from Mark Watt Tech — the high-fiving hero of Home Assistant tutorials — to chat all things smart home, AI, and turning 3D printing into a side hustle. We dive into how AI is reshaping home automation, the evolution of the Home Assistant project, and Mark’s creative journey from software tinkerer to YouTuber… to running a…

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Home Assistant 2025.7 has a question for you 47:15

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Home Assistant 2025.7 is here, with a much-requested feature, the ability for Voice PE to ask you questions. Rohan and Phil discuss the possibilities and break down some other new features that have been packed into this release Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha192 Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:08 Home Assistant Voi…

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Justin and Trevor from Apollo Automation 1:03:28

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Justin and Trevor from Apollo Automation stop by to share their journey of turning a hobby project into a thriving customer-focussed home automation manufacturer Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha191 Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:02 Apollo Automation's Origin 00:02:02 Company Growth and Operations 00:02:23 In-house M…

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Andrej’s smart home journey and designing PokyPow 56:01

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Rohan and Phil chat with Andrej, a passionate Home Assistant user with some truly creative automations—from a relationship point system to a cat doorbell! He’s also developing PokyPow, an ESP-based device that lets you control your PC with Home Assistant. Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha190 Chapters 00:00:35 Guest Introdu…

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Trying to convince Pete the DIY Smart Home Guy to embrace Home Assistant 58:59

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Pete Borchers is one-third of the Technical Difficulties Podcast, host of the DIY Smart Home Guy YouTube channel, and he doesn’t think Home Assistant is the bees-knees. Rohan and Phil try to see Pete’s point-of-view and to point him towards to right path Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha189 Chapters 00:01:02 Guest Introduc…

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2025.6 delayed, IKEA and Sonos respectfully breakup 46:53

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While the Home Assistant core team are off to Dublin for the Open Home Foundation summit, Rohan and Phil are breaking down the 2025.6 release that will ship a week later. Meanwhile we discuss some self-hosted apps we love, and the IKEA and Sonos breakup. Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha188 Chapters 00:00:04 Introduction 0…

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The evolution of Zooz with Agnes Lorenz 1:09:22

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We’re back with another vendors episode, this time talking with Agnes from Zooz about the evolution of Zooz, and the challenges being a smart home company Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha187 Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:15 Background and Evolution of Zooz 00:03:49 Certifications and Challenges in Manufacturing 00:…

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How Alfredo, Developer Relations at Google uses and teaches Home Assistant 1:20:11

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Alfredo shares his journey into home automation, explaining how his exploration aligned with his personal values of privacy, choice, and sustainability, which he found mirrored in Home Assistant's philosophy Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha186 Chapters 00:00:51 Alfredo's Journey into Home Automation 00:01:59 Building the …

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Talking with Jimmy Hawkins from Automated House 1:07:27

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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 customers Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha185 Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:48 Jimmy's Journey into Digital Creation 00:01:43 Discussion on CES and Content Creation 0…

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Paulus joins us to break down 2025.5 and the State of the Open Home 1:13:50

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A new Areas dashboard type lands in 2024.5. Meanwhile we’ve got some announcements about the podcast to share Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha184 Chapters 00:02:18 Open Home Foundation Transition 00:05:17 Leadership and Organizational Changes 00:06:52 Non-profit Status and Challenges 00:11:41 Commercial Partnerships and G…

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From music theatre to Home Assistant installers with Connor and Tez 1:25:36

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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 customers Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha183 Chapters 00:01:05 Background and Challenges 00:02:02 Finding Home Assistant 00:03:53 Development and Expansion 00:13:47 Client …

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How Bob automates an RV and a smart home with Home Assistant 1:19:48

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We talk with Bob who is using Home Assistant to automate and secure his RV, as well as helping his disabled son Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha182 Chapters 00:00:00 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:…

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Catching up with Travis aka digiblurDIY to talk Home Assistant 1:10:38

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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 YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha181 digiblurDIY on YouTube digiblur.com Chapters 00:00:00 Guest Introduction: Travis aka DigiBlur 00:01:32 Travis' Journey into Home Automation 00:03:10 …

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2025.4 - A new areas dashboard and some big announcements (for us!) 44:52

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A new Areas dashboard type lands in 2025.4. Meanwhile we’ve got some announcements about the podcast to share Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha180 Chapters 00:00:58 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 N…

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Jeroen’s energy dashboard and e-ink calendar display 1:03:36

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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 YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha179 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Ro…

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Home Assistant 2025.3 lands with more dashboard improvements 45:38

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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 YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha178 Chapters 00:00:16…

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How Damien Uses Home Assistant to Simplify Life 56:05

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See what happens when a tech-savvy teacher turned police officer dives deep into the world of Home Assistant. Phil and Rohan chat with Damien about his automation setup, the coolest integrations he's built, and how he's making his home truly intelligent. Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha177 Support the Podcast Get early-ac…

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2025.2 - Broadcasting our backups to OneDrive and Google Drive 28:41

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2025.2 is here with a bunch of new updates to the backups feature, and the Home Assistant voice assistant gets some long awaited new skills. Meanwhile Rohan and Phil discuss a new office occupancy sensor from Logitech, and an issue with HACS Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha176 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episo…

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CES 2025 Debrief 46:09

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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 YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha175 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan and P…

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Automating the pool pump started Gavin’s smart home journey 1:08:35

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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 lot Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha174 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan…

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2025.1 - Backups, Voice and What The Heck?! 46:45

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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 while Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha173 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. Support Rohan and Phil…

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Meet Missy - Community Manager for Nabu Casa 51:44

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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. Chapters 00:00:52 - 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 …

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Frenck Takes over the Podcast w/ Phil & Rohan 37:39

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For the final release episode of 2024, Frenck decides to turn the microphone and questions back on to Rohan and Phil Chapters 00:00:17 - Introduction 00:01:51 - Origin of the Home Assistant Podcast 00:03:18 - Changes and Evolution of the Podcast 00:06:10 - Motivations and Inspirations 00:11:28 - Phil and Rohan's Smart Home Experiences 00:22:30 - Fu…

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2024.12 - Frenck breaks down the final release for 2024 with us 1:04:45

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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 YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha170 Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors Home Assistant Cloud by Nabu Casa Easily connect to Google and Amazon voice assista…

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Tim’s Aussie rental automated with Zigbee and Home Assistant 1:16:13

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Tim is starting out with his Home Assistant journey like many of us did, in a rental with limited options for changing fixtures. Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha169 Support the Podcast Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon Patreon supporters get access to an ad-free feed and early episode drops! Chapters 00:00:15 Introduction…

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Sections and LG ThinQ go official in 2024.11 44:25

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Section dashboard layouts are now official. LG comes to the party creating an official LG ThinQ integration. Phil and Rohan discuss the modern cord cutter dilemma Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha168 Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors Home Assistant Cloud by Nabu Casa Ea…

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Using AI to help with your household admin w/ Benjamin 1:16:17

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Learn how Benjamin is using AI integrations with Home Assistant to help organise and manage some of those mundane tasks we all have to do Timestamps: 00:00:16 - Introduction 00:01:13 - Benjamin's Journey with Home Automation 00:04:05 - Challenges and Solutions in Home Automation 00:10:55 - Dashboard Design and Usability 00:22:24 - Voice Assistants …

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Grant Hinds on his smart home journey with Home Assistant 1:19:39

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Grant is a South African tech enthusiast and content creator, who joins Rohan and Phil to discuss his joy of using Home Assistant in his smart home Chapters 00:01:23 - Background in Tech and Smart Homes 00:02:04 - Discussion on Home Assistant Setups 00:04:12 - Synology and NAS Performance 00:05:27 - Exploring Efficient Tech Solutions 00:11:21 - Inn…

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Google Photos Integration and Energy Usage Monitoring in Home Assistant 2024.10 48:24

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In this episode 2024.10 of the Home Assistant Podcast, hosts Rohan Karamandi and Phil Hawthorne discuss many exciting updates which extend from YAML updates to Tesla Fleet and EV integration. From new Matter integration surprises to advanced dashboard customization features, this episode breaks down the key improvements you’ll want to implement in …

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From Slopes to Smart Homes: Using Home Assistant for Ski Conditions and Traffic Tracking w/ Nick Dawson 1:15:28

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In this episode of the Home Assistant Podcast, hosts Rohan Karamandi and Phil Hawthorne are joined by Nick Dawson, a ski instructor, mountain guide, and passionate home automation enthusiast. The conversation takes a deep dive into Nick's unique approach to home automation, particularly how he integrates smart technology into his life both on and o…

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HACS 2.0 and New Integration Features in Home Assistant 2024.9 1:03:37

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In this episode of the Home Assistant Podcast, hosts Phil Hawthorne and Rohan Karamandi, discuss the recent appointment of Paulus on the Z-Wave Alliance board, and dive into the improvements with HACS 2.0 and energy management discrepancies. The hosts also highlight innovative use cases for technologies like LoRa and the integration of Claude LLM i…

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Integrating and Advancing Smart Home Technologies with Nir Lavi 1:02:14

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In this episode of the Home Assistant Podcast, hosts Rohan Karamandi and Phil Hawthorne have a fascinating discussion with Nir Lavi, an enthusiast and active contributor to the home automation community. The conversation delves deep into Nir’s journey with home automation, focusing on the practical aspects and challenges of integrating advanced sma…

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Local LLM Integration and UI Updates in 2024.8 58:34

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In this episode of the Home Assistant Podcast, hosts Phil Hawthorne and Rohan Karamandi provide the latest updates and features of Home Assistant version 2024.8 and more! They discuss various topics, including the discontinuation of Telstra TV and Nike's self-lacing shoes, environmental concerns related to e-waste, and notable updates in the Home A…

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Customize Your Home with Advanced Automation with Jason Shearer 1:12:53

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In this episode of the Home Assistant Podcast, Rohan Karamandi and Phil Hawthorne have an engaging conversation with Jason Shearer, a long-time listener and an engineering leader in the technology industry. Jason shares his fascinating journey from experimenting with home automation in his first condo to integrating advanced technologies into his c…

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Taking control of Blueprints, Voice gets smarter in 2024.7 1:01:43

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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 For complete show notes and more information about the topics discussed in this e…

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Florian’s 100+ device ZigBee Network 1:01:22

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Florian from The Netherlands joins Rohan and Phil to break down his smart home journey, and some of the decisions made when designing his families smart home. Chapters 00:56 Getting started with Home Assistant 12:23 Design Considerations for a smart home 17:00 Protocols in the smart home 19:17 100 Devices on Zigbee 27:40 Home Assistant Hardware 29:…

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Letting AI take control of our home with 2024.6 1:01:18

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From digital photo frames, irrigation and (almost) his children, Daniel has automated a lot with Home Assistant and ESPHome Chapters 01:04 LLM AI Support for Home Assistant 09:52 Assust Room Awareness 10:58 Section Layout Control 13:28 Blueprint Collapsible Sections 14:23 Grouping Actions 17:04 Matter Matters 18:24 Disabling Expired Login Tokens in…

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Exploring Daniel’s Home Assistant powered smart home 1:23:04

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From digital photo frames, irrigation and (almost) his children, Daniel has automated a lot with Home Assistant and ESPHome Chapters 01:03 Getting started with Home Automation 02:51 Building a smart home 09:36 Partner Acceptance Rules for a Smart House 12:15 Smart Home Module Life Cycles 16:27 ESPHome 22:08 Water and Energy Monitoring 30:45 Irrigat…