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. Jürgen Pansy, co-founder of Nuki

    7월 22일

    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

    1시간 4분
  2. Paul thinks Home Assistant is "Better Than Fixing Cars"

    7월 15일

    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

    1시간 5분
  3. Home Assistant, 3D Printing & Tuya Escapes — With Mark Watt Tech

    7월 8일

    Home Assistant, 3D Printing & Tuya Escapes — With Mark Watt Tech

    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 here for every smart home enthusiast. Watch the full episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha193 Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:13 Meet our Guest - Mark Watt Tech 00:01:43 Creator Calls 00:02:41 Getting Started with YouTube 00:06:02 Home Automation Journey 00:08:18 Home Assistant and Technology 00:11:02 Opinions on Matter 00:17:24 Favorite Home Automation Setups 00:26:50 Piracy and Services 00:28:18 Voice Models and Annoyance 00:29:20 Self-hosting AI 00:30:32 Voice Automation Challenges 00:35:52 YouTube Channel and Personal Projects 00:40:22 Home Automation Advice 00:43:15 Innovative Home Automation Hacks 00:45:21 Creating Content on YouTube 00:47:00 Music Assistant and Voice Assistants 00:51:50 Upcoming Plans and Projects 00:53:38 Introduction and Jealousy 00:53:52 Smart Home Creation 00:54:09 YouTube Break and 3D Printing 00:54:17 3D Printing Business 00:54:44 New YouTube Channel Plans 00:55:11 Waiting for New Printer 00:55:34 Video Content Ideation 00:57:01 Security and AI in Video Feeds 00:58:02 OpenAI Image Processing 00:58:53 YAML Integration Plans 00:59:31 Conclusion and Thanks 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

    1시간
  4. 7월 1일

    Home Assistant 2025.7 has a question for you

    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 00:25:35 UI Improvements and Features 00:29:01 Home Assistant Configuration 00:30:20 AI and OpenAI Discussions 00:32:08 API Integrations and Experiments 00:34:08 Samsung and Smart Home Integrations 00:38:24 New Integrations and Features 00:41:03 Breaking Changes 00:42:03 Plex Media Server Discussion 00:46:33 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes 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

    47분
  5. Justin and Trevor from Apollo Automation

    6월 24일

    Justin and Trevor from Apollo Automation

    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 Evolution 00:05:51 Interactive Community Engagement 00:10:21 Working with Home Assistant Program 00:12:35 Product Line and Hardware Design 00:20:13 Current and Upcoming Products 00:23:20 Favorite Products and Future Plans 00:26:21 Introduction to Integration Protocols 00:26:48 ESP Chip and Compatibility 00:27:41 Challenges with Matter and Future Plans 00:30:42 Open Source Sustainability and Modularity 00:35:10 Home Automation Personal Experiences 00:38:51 Tariffs and Manufacturing Challenges 00:44:00 3D Printing and Product Evolution 00:52:59 Ozone Sensor Features 00:53:12 3D Printing Options and Accessibility 00:53:30 Meeting at CES 00:54:00 Passion and Dedication of Founders 00:54:40 Home Assistant's Growth and Significance 00:55:32 Self-Hosting and Privacy Advocacy 00:55:48 Open Source Contributions 01:01:34 Future Product Development 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

    1시간 3분
  6. Andrej’s smart home journey and designing PokyPow

    6월 17일

    Andrej’s smart home journey and designing PokyPow

    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 Prototype to Production 00:04:30 Launching on Crowd Supply 00:21:30 Smart Home Experiences 00:26:10 Voice Control and Automations 00:31:22 Home Assistant Automation 00:36:20 CO2 Monitoring and Air Quality 00:43:20 Automation with Scale 00:47:40 Home Automation Future Plans 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

    56분
  7. Trying to convince Pete the DIY Smart Home Guy to embrace Home Assistant

    6월 10일

    Trying to convince Pete the DIY Smart Home Guy to embrace Home Assistant

    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 Assistant Experience 00:24:59 Video Concepts Introduction 00:26:01 Automation with Node-RED 00:27:08 Comparing Hubitat, Homey Pro, and Home Assistant 00:27:48 Homey Pro Preferences 00:28:33 Community in Home Automation 00:29:38 Z-Wave and Wi-Fi Devices 00:33:12 Proprietary Systems and Acquisitions 00:34:27 LG's Investment and Integration 00:38:45 Matter Protocol and Interoperability 00:39:15 Future of Streaming Services 00:42:44 AI in Home Automation 00:45:33 Smart Home Stories 00:49:44 Project Introduction 00:49:46 Water Valve Project 00:50:08 Automated Door Opener 00:50:40 Pico Remote and Automation 00:51:34 Govi Lights and Sync 00:52:18 Motion and Vibration Sensors 00:54:35 Smart Homes and AI 00:56:21 Technical Difficulties 00:57:30 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

    59분
  8. 2025.6 delayed, IKEA and Sonos respectfully breakup

    6월 3일

    2025.6 delayed, IKEA and Sonos respectfully breakup

    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 00:10:11 Home Assistant Installation Updates 00:14:18 Bluetooth and ZigBee Updates 00:17:44 Ikea Desk and Automation Discussion 00:22:25 Home Assistant 2025.6 Updates 00:23:53 Customization and Sidebar Features 00:25:59 Sonos Multizone Playback 00:26:29 ESPHome 00:28:49 Improved Shelly Devices 00:29:13 Smart Things & Integration Updates 00:32:42 Amazon Device Integration 00:36:23 Image App Integration 00:45:21 Breaking Changes Changes 00:46:38 2025.6 Release Recap 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

    47분
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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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