Home Assistant Podcast
Join hosts Phil Hawthorne and Rohan Karamandi as they explore the newest Home Assistant releases and the latest Home Automation news. Featuring guests who use or contribute to Home Assistant, the podcast aims to inspire new ways to make your home smarter.
Episodes
Home Assistant 2026.7 Brings The Biggest Automation Upgrade Yet
Phil and Rohan unpack the massive 2026.7 release, including purpose-specific triggers and conditions graduating from Labs, the move to Matter.js, faster templates, improved dashboards, and better debugging tools. They also discuss mailbag comments and Rohan’s progress on his e-ink display.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA240Suppor
Neil takes us through how he is using AI to build his ultimate smart home with Home Assistant
Neil walks us through how he has managed to leverage AI tools to create his dream smart home with Home Assistant. From automating blinds to automating a winter cottageWatch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA239Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonSha
From an Orange Bulb to a Smart Home: Claudia’s Home Assistant Journey
Claudia joins Phil and Rohan to share how an orange Philips Hue bulb sparked a full-blown smart home powered by Home Assistant.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA238Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to
From Tuya to Home Assistant: A Kiwi’s Smart Home Journey
Steve from New Zealand (Kiwi Smart Tech) shares his journey from Tuya bulbs to a powerful Home Assistant setup. We dig into garage door woes and wins, cross‑protocol sensors, mmWave presence, and why Apple Home is his go‑to interfaceWatch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA237Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free
Home Assistant 2026.6, E‑Ink Unboxing, Yoto, and Smarter Automations
Rohan and Phil are breaking down the 2026.6 release, which features updates for Infrared, Purpose specific triggers and conditions. Plus we talk KVM’s, eInk displays and starting from scratch in 2026.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA236Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.ht
MiciMike will turn your Google Home Mini into a Home Assistant Voice Satellite
Imre is a Home Assistant user, who was frustrated with his Google Home mini, so he created a PCB that can turn your Google Home Mini into a Home Assistant Voice SatelliteWatch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA235Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreon
Giovanni’s Self-Hosted Home
Giovanni joins Rohan and Phil to dive into a fully local, privacy-first smart home. We cover Home Assistant on an Intel N100, Shelly devices, Zigbee vs Wi‑Fi, ESP32 Bluetooth proxies, Frigate with a Coral TPU, Reolink cams, and smart lighting with pets.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA234Support the PodcastGet early-access to epis
Mark's Home Assistant Setup: The Good, The Bad, The Exploded Server
Mark went from a rocky SmartThings world to a rock-solid Home Assistant install. He shares his tails of disaster and recovery, as well as his journey from Tasmota to ESPHome.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA233Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/pat
Home Assistant 2026.5 introduces RF and RS-232 Control
We’re diving into Home Assistant 2026.5 and re-capping the highlights from State of the Open Home 2026. There’s new RS-232 serial control, dashboard strategies, and more purpose-specific triggers.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA232Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https:
How FireAvert wants to prevent house fires with a smart home twist
We’re sitting down with Nick and Larsen from FireAvert to talk about how FireAvert aims to stop house fires, and how they can tie into smart home systems like Home AssistantWatch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA231Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patr
How Mike is making heating smarter with Home Assistant
Industrial data pro Mike joins Phil and Rohan to unpack his Home Assistant setup. We dive deep into Node‑RED flows, mmWave presence, actionable dashboards, and AI‑assisted automations—including recognizing his own cat and verifying the right bin is curbside.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA230Support the PodcastGet early-access to
Braden’s Reliable, Low-Cost Home Automation System With Zero YAML Powered by Home Assistant
Electrical engineer Braden joins Phil and Rohan to share practical Home Assistant wins. From migrating to Zigbee2MQTT, taming a Whirlpool ice maker with ESPHome, building a garage door opener, and planning a sensor-packed greenhouse lab.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA229Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-f
Infrared is cool again with Home Assistant 2026.4
Home Assistant 2026.4 is here! We break down Infrared as a first‑class feature with IR proxies, expanded purpose‑specific triggers, dashboard background colors, favorites for lights/covers, Matter lock credential management, and more. We also cover a critical HA OS/Supervisor security patch you should apply now.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homea
Home Assistant On Wheels: We’re going Inside the SmartyVan
Director-turned-vanlifer Mike from the YouTube channel SmartyVan shows how he turned a bare Mercedes Sprinter into a fully automated, off‑grid smart RV powered by Home Assistant and ESPHome. We cover DC power realities, alternator charging vs solar, Starlink on the move, Bluetooth presence, wired vs Zigbee sensors and PoE cameras with Frigate. Perfect for vanlife, RV, and tiny home builders.Watch
Kaden‘s Cat-Tracking Smart Home with Home Assistant and Frigate
We’re diving into Kaden’s cat-first smart home: Reolink + Frigate for pet detection, PetLibro feeders, and a Litter-Robot 4 all tied together with Home Assistant and LLM-generated dashboards.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA226Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://hom
Home Assistant AI Deep Dive: LLM Vision, Copilot, OpenClaw & More
Phil and Rohan go deep on practical AI for Home Assistant. We cover LLM Vision for doorbell and perimeter alerts, HACS add‑ons like AI Agent and AI Suggester, and using GitHub Copilot to generate YAML automations. Rohan shares his Ollama + LiteLLM routing setup and why private cloud models might beat pay‑per‑token APIs. Phil battles OpenClaw (aka MoltBot/Claude Bot) to control lights via MCPWatch
Home Assistant 2026.3: Vacuuming rooms, and the sky is dark again
Breaking down Home Assistant 2026.3: map vacuum rooms to Areas for voice control, set HA as your default Android assistant with wake word support, SendSpin multi-room updates, Python 3.14 performance gains, and new integrations for Ghost, Proxmox, SwitchBot AI Art Frame, Trane HVAC, and NYC MTA.Mailbag: NFC dash buttons, Aqara FP300 presence tips, bed sensors, and listener automations for pets and
How Andrew Rebuilt His Solo Smart Home When a Roommate Moved In
Andrew joins Phil and Rohan to share how he outgrew Apple HomeKit and built a powerful multi-user smart home in Home Assistant. We cover presence detection with ESP32s and sensors, ditching MyQ for a Meross garage opener, Yale smart locks, bathroom humidity fan automations, and fun ESPN sports goal alerts.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassista
How Will Automates His Parents' Pool from 2,000 Miles Away and a Period UK Home
Will joins Phil and Rohan to share how he tamed a period UK home and a remote Canary Islands vacation property with Home Assistant, ESPHome, and Zigbee. We dive into DIY pool chemistry control, fridge monitoring with a ‘strawtenna’, tactile dashboards, AI‑assisted heating, and why Shelly is everywhereWatch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm
Hiding Smart Tech in a 1950s Home: Mike’s Home Assistant Journey
Mike joins Phil and Rohan to share how he hides smart tech in a 1953 mid‑century home so it looks analog but works like magic. Plus: Roborock tricks, leak sensors that turn rooms blue, HomePod TTS vs Sonos ducking, Samsung Frame art‑mode headaches, and running full HA OS in a VMware Fusion VM on a Mac mini.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassist
Home Assistant 2026.2: New Home Dashboard, Apps & our CES2026 wrap
We break down Home Assistant 2026.2: the Home Dashboard is now default, the new Command‑K command palette, a dedicated Matter dashboard, and add‑ons renamed to Apps. Plus: CES 2026 highlights, the Open Home Foundation device database and a Google Home outage.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA220Support the PodcastGet early-access t
Inside the Works With Home Assistant program with Miranda Bishop
Miranda from the Open Home Foundation takes us inside the Works With Home Assistant program: how devices are tested, why the badge matters, and how vendors—from startups to big brands—can get certified. We cover Zigbee vs Z‑Wave vs Matter, badge misuse, regional device coverage, and Miranda’s own fun automations.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://home
From SimpliSafe to Matter: We’re re-visiting Aaron
Aaron returns to share how his Home Assistant setup evolved from endless tinkering to a rock‑solid system that runs his family life. We cover Z‑Wave provisioning, ESPHome vs off‑the‑shelf reliability, RATGDO for garage doors, HA Green/Yellow, voice‑first routines, and the rise of AI‑powered helpers.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/H
Artem’s Energy‑Smart Automations Without the Chaos
By day Artem works for JetBrains, developing coding IDEs for software professionals. But today we want to learn about his smart home, and how he is using Home Assistant to make it more energy efficientWatch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA217Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.h
Home Assistant 2026.1: SendSpin, new Home Dashboard improvements and presence using labels
Rohan and Phil are here to break down the 2026.1 release. We’re talking Home Dashboard improvements, a new multi-room audio protocol from Music Assistant, and of course some Zigbee quirks thrown into the mixWatch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA216Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Pat
187 Automations, 300 Devices: Josh’s Smart Home Assistant Journey
Josh from Josh’s Smart Home joins Phil and Rohan to unpack a 300-device Home Assistant setup running on Home Assistant Green. We dive into the move from SmartThings, building a reliable Zigbee mesh, energy automations with Tesla Powerwall and a smart pool pump and theatre room presence.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA215Support t
From Alexa to Assist: NetworkChuck’s Smart Home with Frigate, UniFi, and AI
YouTuber NetworkChuck joins Phil and Rohan to break down his real-world Home Assistant setup: migrating off Alexa, building a Home Assistant voice assistant (with a Terry Crews voice clone!), wiring Frigate to Reolink cameras, and using UniFi + AI to debug Wi‑Fi chaos. We also compare Node‑RED vs n8n, talk Plex vs Jellyfin and NAS headaches, inventory with Grocy, mmWave presence, ESP32 room presen
Home Assistant 2025.12: Labs, Smarter Automations, Real‑Time Energy and Frenck
We’re closing out the final Home Assistant release for 2025 with Frenck and a massive Home Assistant 2025.12. Home Assistant Labs, purpose‑specific triggers and conditions, a smarter automation UI, real‑time power flows in Energy, Android Auto/Widgets improvements, tons of new integrations, and more. Plus hardware talk: ZBT2, Zigbee 4, and Matter.js joining the Open Home Foundation.Watch this epis
From Pi to Blue, we’re revisiting Courtenay Watson
We’re revisiting Courtenay, who was last spoke to on Episode 45 six years ago. She’s here to share six years of Home Assistant progress: moving from Raspberry Pi to Home Assistant Blue, mastering the Energy Dashboard with MQTT, surviving cloud outages on Tuya, and restoring from backups in minutes.Watch this episode on YouTubehttps://homeassistant.fm/ha212Support the PodcastGet early-access to epi
Inside the Open Home: Darren Griffin
Go inside the Open Home Foundation with Darren, the web developer behind Home Assistant’s sites. From keeping the various Open Home Project websites online to automating his own home, we cover a lot in this one.Watch this episode on YouTubehttps://homeassistant.fm/ha211Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonSha
Brewing With Home Assistant: From Modbus PIDs to ESPHome Fermentation Control with Greg Martin
Greg joins Phil and Rohan to share how he built a brewery control system with ESPHome and Home Assistant: Modbus PID retrofits, ESP32-based temperature control with one-wire probes and 24V valves, Bluetooth gravity sensors via proxies, pressure management, and full on-site HA installs with PoE satellites.Watch this episode on YouTubehttps://homeassistant.fm/ha210Support the PodcastGet early-access
Home Assistant 2025.11: Improved target picker and energy pie charts
In this episode Phil and Rohan break down Home Assistant 2025.11. We cover the revamped Automation UI with the new target picker, naming options on dashboards, the new Energy pie chart, update progress indicators, and an upgraded Home dashboard.Watch this episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha209Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Supp
Garage Doors, E‑Ink Dashboards, and Entity Chaos with the Evil Genius Dave Slusher
Podcaster Dave Slusher joins Phil and Rohan to share hard-won smart home lessons: building a reliable mesh, solving a 100m mailbox sensor with Z-Wave Long Range and the ZWA2, and retiring MyQ with RATGDO + ESPHome. We also cover using an e‑ink terminal as a Home Assistant dashboard.Watch this episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha208Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-fr
The Reluctant Home Assistant Guy: From Hue Chaos to Hour‑of‑Power Wins
Chris joins Phil and Rohan to share a brutally honest smart home journey: starting with Philips Hue, hitting limits with multiple bridges, battling MyQ and RatGDO, and landing real energy savings with Home Assistant.Watch this episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha207Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon
AirGradient: From Thai Wildfires to Open Source Hardware feat Achim Haug
Discover the origins of AirGradient, which began as a volunteer project in Northern Thailand during the harsh "burning season" of 2019. Learn how this effort evolved into a company focused on providing open source air quality hardware, measuring critical metrics like PM 2.5 and CO2 to safeguard classroomsWatch this episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha206Support the PodcastGet early-
Philips Hue's New Bridge and the Cat Automation Problem with Josh Burg
We're joined by psychologist Josh Burg, who shares his unique journey from Google Home to a fully local Home Assistant setup. We get to see how he’s using some of the new Philips Hue zone capabilities to make his home smarterWatch this episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha205Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Ph
Voice goes bilingual with Home Assistant 2025.10
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 questionsWatch this episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha204Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able
Beyond the Bulb: Gimmy Chu Talks Nanoleaf, Smart Homes & Community Integration
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 YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha203Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:02:27 Home Assistant and IoT00:06:43 AI and IoT Integration00:11:31 Challenges in IoT Development00:17:54 Open
Smart Home Automation for Accessibility with Thomas
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 episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha202Chapter
Tsvi Mostovicz on creating the Jewish Calendar component
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 control to automated synagogue lighting.Watch the
A new Z-wave radio launches, and a new home screen on the horizon with Home Assistant 2025.9
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 casesWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha200Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:01:14 Home Assistant Connect ZWA200:03:01 Z-Wave Network Challenges and Migration00:16:45 Rainbird Integration and Irrigation Setup00:23
Doug Roberson from Shelly USA
Curious about Shelly? COO Doug Roberson explains their local control philosophy, versatile products, and commitment to empowering your Home Assistant experienceWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha199Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:00:54 Intro to Doug from Shelly00:03:04 Shelly's Product Offerings00:03:41 Privacy and Local Control00:08:56 Shelly's Certification and Com
An empty-nester sparky’s Home Automation journey
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 machinesWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha198Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:00:53 Guest Introduction:
TJ Huddleston from HomeTech.fm
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 YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha197Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:02:04
Home Assistant AI is here with Home Assistant 2025.8
Home Assistant AI Tasks can now help you name and tag your automations, meanwhile the cloud strikes again thanks to Belkin and FutureHomeWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha196Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:00:38 Episode Overview and Topics00:01:21 Belkin Wemo Disruption00:06:00 FutureHome Bankruptcy00:07:59 Home Assistant Isometric Animated Picture Card00:10:54 Viewer Feedb
Jürgen Pansy, co-founder of Nuki
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 YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha195Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:01:00
Paul thinks Home Assistant is "Better Than Fixing Cars"
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 next generation of tinkerers in electronics
Home Assistant, 3D Printing & Tuya Escapes — With Mark Watt Tech
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 3D printing business with his wife! Whether you
Home Assistant 2025.7 has a question for you
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 releaseWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha192Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:01:08 Home Assistant Voice Chapter 1000:04:25 Community Feedback00:05:56 Smoke
Justin and Trevor from Apollo Automation
Justin and Trevor from Apollo Automation stop by to share their journey of turning a hobby project into a thriving customer-focussed home automation manufacturerWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha191Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:01:02 Apollo Automation's Origin00:02:02 Company Growth and Operations00:02:23 In-house Manufacturing and Distribution00:02:55 Community-drive
Andrej’s smart home journey and designing PokyPow
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 YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha190Chapters00:00:35 Guest Introduction: Andrej 00:00:47 Andrej's Journey with Home
Trying to convince Pete the DIY Smart Home Guy to embrace Home Assistant
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 pathWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha189Chapters00:01:02 Guest Introduction: Pete 00:02:10 Discussion on Smart Home Devices 0
2025.6 delayed, IKEA and Sonos respectfully breakup
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 YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha188Chapters00:00:04 Introduction00:01:00 Open Home Summit 202500:01:56 Community Day Rec
The evolution of Zooz with Agnes Lorenz
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 companyWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha187Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:01:15 Background and Evolution of Zooz00:03:49 Certifications and Challenges in Manufacturing00:06:43 Z-Wave Standards and Certification00:13:11 Internat
How Alfredo, Developer Relations at Google uses and teaches Home Assistant
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 philosophyWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha186Chapters00:00:51 Alfredo's Journey into Home Automation00:01:59 Building the Ultimate Smart Home00:02:10 Challenges in Home
Talking with Jimmy Hawkins from Automated House
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/ha185Chapters00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:48 Jimmy's Journey into Digital Creation 00:01:43 Discussion on CES and Content Creation 00:02:25 The Beginnings of Smart Home Adventures 00
Paulus joins us to break down 2025.5 and the State of the Open Home
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/ha184Chapters00:02:18 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 Growth 00:22:35 Community Survey Insights 00:26:43 Z-Wa
From music theatre to Home Assistant installers with Connor and Tez
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 Challeng
How Bob automates an RV and a smart home with Home Assistant
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 Auto
Catching up with Travis aka digiblurDIY to talk Home Assistant
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 Ta
2025.4 - A new areas dashboard and some big announcements (for us!)
A new Areas dashboard type lands in 2025.4. 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 Home00:02:49 Matter Certification and Open Home Innovations00:06:06 Motion Blinds and Community Day00:07:22 Podcast Updates and New Sponsor00:10:23 SwitchBot Integration Update00:11:56 H
Jeroen’s energy dashboard and e-ink calendar display
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 t
Home Assistant 2025.3 lands with more dashboard improvements
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
How Damien Uses Home Assistant to Simplify Life
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 YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha177Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by suppor
2025.2 - Broadcasting our backups to OneDrive and Google Drive
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 HACSWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha176Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Supp
CES 2025 Debrief
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
Automating the pool pump started Gavin’s smart home journey
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 than
2025.1 - Backups, Voice and What The Heck?!
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
Meet Missy - Community Manager for Nabu Casa
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 - H
Frenck Takes over the Podcast w/ Phil & Rohan
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 t
2024.12 - Frenck breaks down the final release for 2024 with us
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
Tim’s Aussie rental automated with Zigbee and Home Assistant
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 YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha169Support the PodcastSupport Rohan and Phil on PatreonPatreon supporters get access to an ad-free feed and early episode drops!Chapters00:00:15 Introduction00:00:50 Meet Tim00:01:07 Home Automation Beginnings00:03
Sections and LG ThinQ go official in 2024.11
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 dilemmaWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha168Support 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
Using AI to help with your household admin w/ Benjamin
Learn how Benjamin is using AI integrations with Home Assistant to help organise and manage some of those mundane tasks we all have to doTimestamps:00:00:16 - Introduction00:01:13 - Benjamin's Journey with Home Automation00:04:05 - Challenges and Solutions in Home Automation00:10:55 - Dashboard Design and Usability00:22:24 - Voice Assistants in Smart Homes00:30:44 - Project Highlights and Inno
Grant Hinds on his smart home journey with Home Assistant
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 homeChapters00:01:23 - Background in Tech and Smart Homes00:02:04 - Discussion on Home Assistant Setups00:04:12 - Synology and NAS Performance00:05:27 - Exploring Efficient Tech Solutions00:11:21 - Innovative South African Technology Solutions00:17:14 - Loa
Google Photos Integration and Energy Usage Monitoring in Home Assistant 2024.10
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 your home setup. Phil shares his hands-on experien
From Slopes to Smart Homes: Using Home Assistant for Ski Conditions and Traffic Tracking w/ Nick Dawson
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 off the ski slopes. From automating his morning
HACS 2.0 and New Integration Features in Home Assistant 2024.9
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 into Home Assistant. This episode is packed with ins
Integrating and Advancing Smart Home Technologies with Nir Lavi
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 smart technologies into everyday life.Nir shares his
Local LLM Integration and UI Updates in 2024.8
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 Assistant ecosystem, including new local LLM in
