Home Assistant Podcast

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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.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    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 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

    47 min

  2. 17/12/2024

    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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    52 min

  3. 10/12/2024

    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 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 LinksPhil’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

    38 min

  4. 03/12/2024

    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 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

    1h 5m

  5. 19/11/2024

    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 YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha169 Support the PodcastSupport Rohan and Phil on Patreon Patreon supporters get access to an ad-free feed and early episode drops! Chapters00:00:15 Introduction 00:00:50 Meet Tim 00:01:07 Home Automation Beginnings 00:03:13 Challenges in Home Automation 00:05:33 Zigbee and IKEA Devices 00:12:27 ZHA and Zigbee to MQTT 00:31:35 Network Stability and Hardware Flexibility 00:33:39 Home Automation Planning 00:34:06 AI and Task Management 00:36:24 Smart Lighting Features and Security Concerns 00:38:53 Media Integration in Home Automation 00:40:33 Garden Automation with Sprinkler Systems 00:46:54 Exploring Zigbee and Hardware Segmentation 00:53:34 Energy Monitoring and Home Efficiency 01:01:26 Challenges and Insights in Renting vs. Owning 01:03:05 Introduction 01:03:16 IKEA Lighting Experiences 01:05:21 AliExpress Adventures 01:10:13 Automating Home Lighting 01:11:46 Challenges with TV Automation 01:15:05 Future Plans for Home Automation 01:17:14 Conclusion Thanks to our sponsorsThis 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. 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 HostsPhil 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

    1h 16m

  6. 05/11/2024

    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 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 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

    44 min

  7. 29/10/2024

    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 do Timestamps: 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 Innovations00:31:37 - Introduction to Software00:31:46 - Clock Running Issue00:32:08 - ESP Home Flexibility00:33:55 - Mechanical Wristwatch Explanation00:34:35 - DIY Watch Solutions00:36:40 - ESP Home Projects00:41:15 - Home Network Setup00:45:06 - Home Automation Projects00:46:35 - Shopping List Automation00:53:18 - Weekly Wrap and Maintenance Tasks01:00:19 - Smart Home Management01:02:38 - Introduction to Home Security and AI Challenges01:03:39 - Leveraging AI for Home Automation and Cost Management01:05:09 - Practical Use Cases for AI in Household Management01:09:51 - Advanced Home Assistant Integrations01:12:35 - Collaborative Projects and Data Sharing01:14:35 - Potential of AI and Home Automation Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha167/ 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 Benjamin Ulstein. https://www.smarthusbloggen.no/ 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

    1h 16m

  8. 17/10/2024

    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 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 - Innovative South African Technology Solutions 00:17:14 - Load Shedding Solutions Using Smart Technologies 00:22:09 - Utilizing ESPHome and Bluetooth for Smart Homes 00:25:40 - Introduction to Home Automation 00:29:02 - Samsung Smart Tags and Security 00:37:20 - Getting Started with Home Assistant 00:41:20 - Advanced Home Automation Setup 00:45:20 - Building and Using Home Assistant Dashboards 00:47:40 - Innovative Uses of Smart Devices 00:51:41 - Vacation Mode and Convenience Features 00:52:22 - Accessibility and Family Considerations 00:54:43 - Smart Alarm System Integration 00:56:01 - Challenges and Improvements in Home Automation 00:57:05 - Importance of Consistency and Reliability 01:00:01 - Designing User-Friendly Interfaces for Smart Homes 01:02:51 - Redundancy and Reliability in Smart Home Systems 01:05:02 - Limitations and Opportunities of Smart Home Technology 01:10:36 - Role of Home Assistant in Smart Home Ecosystem 01:17:42 - Discussion on Consumer Standpoint 01:18:13 - Cloud Frustrations for Consumers 01:18:22 - Recommendation for Local Servers 01:18:44 - Corporate Struggle with Costs Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha166/ 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

    1h 20m
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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.

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  • Channel
    HK Media
  • Creator
    HK Media
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    186
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2021 Home Assistant Podcast
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    Home Assistant Podcast

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