Open Source HVAC? w/ Paulus Schoutsen from Home Assistant
Nov 16, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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Episode description
Ben sits down with Paulus Schoutsen, the creator of Home Assistant - one of the world's largest open source projects - to discuss whether Open Source has a role in the world of residential HVAC.
The discussion revolves around the origin, development, and growth of Home Assistant, the importance of local control and privacy, the effect of open source contributions on the platform, potential implications for HVAC and building science, and the benefits of standardization in smart home devices. Ben & Paulus also discuss the business side of running Home Assistant and Nabu Casa, the company Paulus Schoutsen founded to sustainably fund Home Assistant's development.
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