Home Assistant Podcast

HK Media

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. Tsvi Mostovicz on creating the Jewish Calendar component

    6天前

    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 full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha201 Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:03 Tsvi's Journey into Home Automation 00:02:32 Challenges and Evolution of Home Automation Systems 00:10:00 Building Home Assistant Integrations 00:16:27 Home Automation for Religious Practices 00:18:43 Maintenance and Future of Integrations 00:26:14 Favorite Home Automations and Troubleshooting 00:32:53 Forward Simulation Concept 00:35:20 Automation Interfaces and Challenges 00:36:03 Dashboard Management 00:38:10 Hot Water System Integration 00:40:40 Smart Home Cameras and AI 00:44:18 Future Plans for Smart Home 00:50:39 Community and Impact 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

    53 分钟
  2. A new Z-wave radio launches, and a new home screen on the horizon with Home Assistant 2024.9

    9月2日

    A new Z-wave radio launches, and a new home screen on the horizon with Home Assistant 2024.9

    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 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 00:33:17 Husqvarna Automower Features 00:35:54 Reolink Doorbell Updates 00:38:00 PlayStation and Unify Integrations 00:39:11 Tesla and Other Cars Integration 00:41:21 Weather and Bayesian Sensors 00:44:10 AI Vision and Home Automation 00:51:40 New Integrations: Seco, Sleep as Android 00:53:56 Breaking and Backward Incompatible Changes 00:55:26 Hacs Components: Person Location 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

    57 分钟
  3. Doug Roberson from Shelly USA

    8月26日

    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 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 Introduction to Network Failover with Devices 00:28:48 Exploring Shelly's Core Features and Automation 00:32:14 Real-Life Home Automation Experiences 00:33:35 Advanced Energy Management Strategies 00:39:03 Innovative Use Cases for Shelly Products 00:40:50 Getting into Smart Home Technology 00:42:36 New Irrigation Solutions and ShelleyX 00:50:50 Business and Education Initiatives 00:54:25 Classroom Training on Shelly Products 00:55:50 Introduction to North American Wiring 00:56:38 Training and Meetups 00:58:52 Product Wishlist 01:05:47 Irrigation and Automation 01:07:14 Community Feedback 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

    1 小时 11 分钟
  4. An empty-nester sparky’s Home Automation journey

    8月19日

    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 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 00:07:35 Home Automation Concerns and Sustainability 00:22:35 Scott's Water Management and Fire Protection Plans 00:29:48 Introduction to LoRa and Challenges 00:30:42 Powering Devices & Solar Solutions 00:31:26 Communication Projects: MeshTastic 00:31:41 Bushfire Resilience and Backup Solutions 00:32:16 Exploring LoRa Applications 00:32:41 Solar Solutions for ESP32 00:35:15 Z-Wave and Zigbee Discussion 00:37:16 Advantages of Z-Wave Over ZigBee 00:45:43 Power Monitoring Solutions 00:46:43 Smart Home Automation with Shelly 00:48:14 Challenges with Exporting Solar 00:53:30 Animal Automation & Security 00:57:44 Introduction to AI in Home Automation 00:58:07 Automating Fox Detection 00:59:37 The Role of Cameras and Reolink Integration 01:01:09 Exploring Advanced Automation Scenarios 01:07:32 AI in Home Automation: Prospects and Concerns 01:11:35 Challenges and Opportunities in AI and Automation 01:15:17 Simplifying Home Automation for Life 01:18:47 Community and Innovation in Home Automation 01:20:17 Fun with Pinball Machines and Automation 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

    1 小时 24 分钟
  5. TJ Huddleston from HomeTech.fm

    8月12日

    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 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 00:06:52 Role of Home Assistant 00:17:10 Podcasting Experience 00:24:16 E-Waste and Gadgets 00:24:52 Innovative Devices 00:26:15 Enthusiast Discussion 00:27:42 Smart Locks & Security 00:28:25 Zigbee vs. Z-Wave 00:32:48 Smart Home Tech Future 00:42:28 Managing Automation 00:46:41 Automation Introduction 00:47:10 Sonos Integration 00:49:30 Video & HDMI Setup 00:52:52 Media Consumption 00:53:59 Smart Home Automations 00:54:10 Gardening Automation 01:04:24 Garden Lighting 01:10:05 Smart Home Tech Introduction 01:10:15 Implementing Home Tech 01:10:29 Design & User Experience 01:10:45 Flexibility & Control 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

    1 小时 12 分钟
  6. Home Assistant AI is here with Home Assistant 2025.8

    8月6日

    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 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 LLM Vision 00:29:22 LLM Vision Features 00:31:38 Voice Processing Improvements 00:32:53 UI Changes in 2025.8 00:33:29 Matter Support Updates 00:34:22 PiHole API and Data Breach 00:37:53 Home Assistant Integrations 00:43:04 WiFi Presence Detection 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

    50 分钟
  7. Jürgen Pansy, co-founder of Nuki

    7月22日

    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 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 00:04:31 Kickstarter Success and Market Entry 00:05:11 Product Differences between Europe and US 00:06:40 Product Evolution and New Features 00:12:29 Software and Firmware Updates 00:16:29 Integration with Home Assistant 00:20:30 Matter and Thread Implementation 00:23:43 Parallel API Use and Customer Choice 00:27:48 Entering the US Market 00:28:19 Product Design Considerations 00:29:10 Tariffs and Manufacturing Challenges 00:30:20 Security and Privacy Concerns 00:36:21 First Steps in Smart Home Development 00:37:44 Design and Hardware Integration 00:41:38 Sounds of Nuki 00:45:24 Collaboration with Home Assistant 00:52:20 Future Prospects for Smart Locks 00:55:46 Introduction of NFC and Ultra-Wideband Lockdown 00:56:18 Exploration of Biometric Technology 00:58:04 Challenges with Current Access Technologies 00:58:44 User Experience and Feature Preferences 00:59:53 Discussion on Simplifying Smart Locks 01:01:39 Nuki Product Overview and Availability 01:03:27 Home Assistant and Collaboration 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 ExpressVPN ExpressVPN Creates a secure, encrypted tunnel between your device and the internet - so that 12 year old with Raspberry Pi can’t steal your sensitive data. Get four months extra FREE when you use our code expressvpn.com/hasspodcast 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

    1 小时 4 分钟
  8. Paul thinks Home Assistant is "Better Than Fixing Cars"

    7月15日

    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. Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha194 Chapters 00:00:14 Guest Introduction: Paul 00:01:39 Paul's Background in Electronics 00:06:05 Career Highlights 00:08:41 Home Automation and Rockets 00:13:57 Current Work and Tech Advancements 00:18:35 Paul's Personal Home Automation Projects 00:27:21 Introduction to Smart Gadgets 00:28:32 Home Automation Innovations 00:31:00 Gadget Enthusiast's Collection 00:39:00 AI in Daily Life 00:41:33 AI and Automation 00:47:36 Smart Home Automations 00:52:05 Challenges of Automation on a Boat 00:53:15 Voltage Converter Setup 00:53:46 Pros and Cons of Thermostats 00:55:41 Voice Control Devices 00:57:05 Cloud Systems and Security 00:59:06 Getting Started: Electronics & Home Assistant 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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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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  • 频道
    HK Media
  • 创作者
    HK Media
  • 活跃年份
    2017年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    214
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © 2025 Home Assistant Podcast
  • 节目网站
    Home Assistant Podcast

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