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 Migration 00:16:45 Rainbird Integration and Irrigation Setup 00:23:25 New Features in Home Assistant 2025.9 00:30:13 Introduction to Smart Home Automation 00:...
Sep 02, 2025•57 min•Ep. 200
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 Local Control 00:08:56 Shelly's Certification and Community 00:14:32 Automation and Use Cases 00:25:46 Applications in Professional Spaces 00:27:25 Intro...
Aug 26, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 199
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 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:53 Guest Introduction: Scott the Sparky 00:01:08 Scott's Home Automation Journey 00:04:25 Challenges with DIY and PLCs 00:...
Aug 19, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 198
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.io/ha197 Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:04 Professional vs. DIY Automation 00:03:19 Home Automation Tools 00:04:42 Automation in TJ's Home 00:0...
Aug 12, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 197
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 Assistant Isometric Animated Picture Card 00:10:54 Viewer Feedback and Streaming Issues 00:21:37 AI Integration in Home Assistant 00:29:10 Introduction to...
Aug 06, 2025•50 min•Ep. 196
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.io/ha195 Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:00 Jürgen's Background and Nuki’s Vision 00:02:06 The Inception of Nuki and Product Development 00:04:3...
Jul 22, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 195
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. Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha194 Chapters 00:00:14 Guest Introduction: Paul ...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 194
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're deep into ESPHome or just wondering why your Tuya plug still needs the internet, there's something...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 193
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 Voice Chapter 10 00:04:25 Community Feedback 00:05:56 Smoke Detector Options 00:11:21 Home Assistant 2025.7 Updates 00:21:29 Integration Subentities 00:2...
Jul 01, 2025•47 min•Ep. 192
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 Manufacturing and Distribution 00:02:55 Community-driven Development 00:03:11 Unique Product Insights and Development 00:04:03 Branding and Logo Evolut...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 191
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 Introduction: Andrej 00:00:47 Andrej's Journey with Home Assistant 00:01:34 Introducing PokyPow 00:02:27 Building and Challenges of PokyPow 00:03:18 Prototyp...
Jun 17, 2025•56 min•Ep. 190
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 Introduction: Pete 00:02:10 Discussion on Smart Home Devices 00:04:12 Content Creation and YouTube Journey 00:07:25 Smart Locks Discussion 00:16:19 Home Assis...
Jun 10, 2025•59 min•Ep. 172
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 00:01:00 Open Home Summit 2025 00:01:56 Community Day Recap 00:03:07 Mailbag 00:05:07 Podcast Feedback 00:06:15 Sonos and IKEA Collaboration Ends 00:10...
Jun 03, 2025•47 min•Ep. 188
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 00:06:43 Z-Wave Standards and Certification 00:13:11 International Support and Market Strategy 00:18:23 Impact of Tariffs and Supply Chain Considerations...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 186
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 Ultimate Smart Home 00:02:10 Challenges in Home Automation with Electricians 00:06:27 Teaching and Sharing Home Assistant 00:13:15 Building a Home Lab...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 166
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 00:02:25 The Beginnings of Smart Home Adventures 00:04:00 Jimmy's Transition from TikTok to YouTube 00:13:23 Jimmy's Smart Home Evolution and Insights ...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 185
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 Growth 00:22:35 Community Survey Insights 00:26:43 Z-Wave Certification and Bug Fixing 00:27:07 Building Relationships with Big Brands 00:27:34 Home As...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 184
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 Con...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 183
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 wi...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 182
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 00:2...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 176
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 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 Ar...
Apr 01, 2025•45 min•Ep. 180
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 vo...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 152
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:...
Mar 04, 2025•46 min•Ep. 110
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 sponsor...
Feb 18, 2025•56 min•Ep. 177
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 Assist...
Feb 05, 2025•29 min•Ep. 121
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 assis...
Jan 21, 2025•46 min•Ep. 175
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...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 141
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 assistan...
Jan 03, 2025•47 min•Ep. 173
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 00:26:5...
Dec 17, 2024•52 min•Ep. 149
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 Po...
Dec 10, 2024•38 min•Ep. 171
