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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 Onboarding and Integration 00:23:11 Practical Challenges and Aesthetic Considerations 00:24:36 Smart Home Technologies and Sensors 00:32:00 Client Consultations 00:34:45 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 Introduction 01:11:04 System Integrations and Favorite Automations 01:18:15 Presence Detection and Backup Strategies 01:22:33 Design Practices and Final Thoughts Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. 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 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. Zooz If 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.com Notion Notion 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/homeassistant Hosts Phil Hawthorne Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Buy Phil a Coffee Rohan Karamandi Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @rohank9 Buy Rohan a Coffee Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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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 00:25:50 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 Insights Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. 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 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. Zooz If 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.com Hosts Phil Hawthorne Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Buy Phil a Coffee Rohan Karamandi Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @rohank9 Buy Rohan a Coffee Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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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 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 Conclusion Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. 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 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. Zooz If 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.com Hosts Phil Hawthorne Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Buy Phil a Coffee Rohan Karamandi Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @rohank9 Buy Rohan a Coffee Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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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 2024.5. 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 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 Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. 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 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. Zooz If 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.com Notion Notion 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/homeassistant Hosts Phil Hawthorne Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @philhawthorne Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com Buy Phil a Coffee Rohan Karamandi Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @rohank9 Buy Rohan a Coffee Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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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 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 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. Hosts Phil Hawthorne Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @philhawthorne Buy Phil a Coffee Rohan Karamandi Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @rohank9 Buy Rohan a Coffee Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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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 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 Changes Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. 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 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. Hosts Phil Hawthorne Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @philhawthorne Buy Phil a Coffee Rohan Karamandi Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @rohank9 Buy Rohan a Coffee Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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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-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. 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 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. Hosts Phil Hawthorne Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @philhawthorne Buy Phil a Coffee Rohan Karamandi Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @rohank9 Buy Rohan a Coffee Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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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 episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. 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 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. Hosts Phil Hawthorne Website Smart Home Products BlueSky: @philhawthorne.co m Buy Phil a Coffee Rohan Karamandi Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @rohank9 Buy Rohan a Coffee Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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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 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 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. Hosts Phil Hawthorne Website Smart Home Products BlueSky: @philhawthorne.co m Buy Phil a Coffee Rohan Karamandi Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @rohank9 Buy Rohan a Coffee Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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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 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 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. Hosts Phil Hawthorne Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @philhawthorne Buy Phil a Coffee Rohan Karamandi Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @rohank9 Buy Rohan a Coffee Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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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 on Patreon This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors Home Assistant Cloud by Nabu Casa Easily 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. Hosts Phil Hawthorne Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @philhawthorne Buy Phil a Coffee Rohan Karamandi Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @rohank9 Buy Rohan a Coffee Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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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 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 Environment 00:48:05 - Community Engagement and Hiring Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha172/ 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 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. Hosts Phil Hawthorne Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @philhawthorne Buy Phil a Coffee Rohan Karamandi Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @rohank9 Buy Rohan a Coffee Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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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 - Future Smart Home Technologies 00:25:24 - Introduction to Home Automation 00:25:30 - Energy and Sustainability Discussion 00:26:24 - The Influence of Podcast on Smart Homes 00:28:02 - Smart Home Advice for Beginners 00:29:38 - Approach to Smart Home Development 00:32:13 - Memorable Moments in Podcast Journey 00:36:17 - Community and Contribution in Home Automation 00:37:17 - Conclusion and Farewell Links Phil’s AI Calendar Tool Phil's "Not So Binary Presence" Sensor For complete show notes and more information about the topics discussed in this episode, be sure to check the notes at https://hasspodcast.io/ha171 Watch this episode on YouTube Support Rohan and Phil on Patreon Get early access to episodes and an ad-free feed exclusive to our patreon supporters. Hosted By Franck Nijof Website Twitter: @frenck Support Franck on Patreon Guests Phil Hawthorne Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @philhawthorne Buy Phil a Coffee Rohan Karamandi Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @rohank9 Buy Rohan a Coffee Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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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 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. ExpressVPN Secure your digital life and get an extra three months free Hello Fresh With 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 affordable Hosts Phil Hawthorne Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @philhawthorne Buy Phil a Coffee Rohan Karamandi Website Smart Home Products Twitter: @rohank9 Buy Rohan a Coffee Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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

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