Philips Hue's New Bridge and the Cat Automation Problem with Josh Burg
We're joined by psychologist Josh Burg, who shares his unique journey from Google Home to a fully local Home Assistant setup. We get to see how he’s using some of the new Philips Hue zone capabilities to make his home smarterWatch this episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha205Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story.Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:01:09 Introducing Josh00:01:15 Josh's Location and Weather00:02:41 Journey into Home Automation00:03:40 Networking Challenges00:06:14 Switching to Unify Networking Gear00:09:10 Home Assistant Setup00:13:16 Smart Home Integrations and Projects00:17:25 Lighting Automation00:27:20 Introduction and New Gadget Excitement00:27:30 Home Assistant Update00:27:52 Motion Aware Technology00:28:38 Setup Challenges00:29:39 Community Involvement00:30:37 Sensitivity and Testing00:31:36 Performance Comparisons00:31:55 Hardware and Ecosystem00:38:05 Hue Light Scenes00:47:22 Randomized Notifications00:51:45 AI Integration00:53:49 Google Home Issues00:54:26 Apple Ecosystem00:54:35 Home Integration and Nest00:56:22 Network Concerns00:57:10 Privacy and Data Traffic00:58:06 Local vs. Cloud Hosting01:01:55 Community Support01:06:17 Open Source Development01:07:10 Supportive Communities01:09:11 Conclusion and FarewellThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily 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.ZoozIf 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.For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Voice goes bilingual with Home Assistant 2025.10
Rohan and Phil are breaking down the 2025.10 release, which includes bilingual support for assistants. Meanwhile Sonos finds a new partner, and we answer some listener questionsWatch this episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha204Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story.Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:00:59 Discussion on 2025.10 Release00:01:25 Automation Editor Updates00:03:51 AI Image Generation Service00:06:05 Dashboard Entity Suggestions00:11:39 Voice Assistant Updates00:12:05 AccuWeather and Reolink Features00:22:51 Media Player Panel Update00:24:31 Matter and Logbook Updates00:25:28 Philips Hue Motion Updates00:27:14 LG ThinQ and Litter Robot Enhancements00:29:39 Lutron Caseta Multi-tap Actions00:33:24 Shelly and SwitchBot Updates00:57:20 Notification Customization00:57:42 Using Emojis for Alerts00:58:35 Testing LLM Vision for Driveway Gates00:59:22 Memory Feature in LLM Vision01:00:10 Discussion on Breaking Changes01:00:38 Shoutout to Home Assistant Cards01:01:11 Philips Hue and Sonos Partnership01:02:33 ConclusionThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily 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.ZoozIf 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.For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Beyond the Bulb: Gimmy Chu Talks Nanoleaf, Smart Homes & Community Integration
Phil and Rohan talk to Gimmy Chu, CEO of Nanoleaf, about the Nanoleaf smart lighting ecosystem, their open API vision, and how Nanoleaf got its start in the world of innovative lighting technology.Watch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha203Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:02:27 Home Assistant and IoT00:06:43 AI and IoT Integration00:11:31 Challenges in IoT Development00:17:54 Open Source and Future of Nanoleaf00:22:42 Nanoleaf Origin Story00:27:35 Introduction of Nanoleaf Product00:27:48 Development of Energy Efficient Light Bulb00:28:33 Launch and Success on Kickstarter00:28:44 Rebranding to Nanoleaf00:29:33 Impact of COVID on Home Décor00:32:41 Home Automation and Product Testing00:42:32 Challenges in Commercial Lighting00:45:13 Development of Lighting Effects and Orchestrator App00:51:39 Future Products and Expansion00:56:02 Challenges with Matter Over Thread00:56:37 Current Solutions with Nanoleaf00:57:39 Issues with Matter Adoption00:58:45 Future of Matter and Thread01:01:12 Personal Experiences with MatterSupport the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily 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.ZoozIf 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.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Smart Home Automation for Accessibility with Thomas
Phil and Rohan chat with Thomas about his journey building an accessible smart home with Home Assistant. From experimenting with bulbs and voice assistants to creating cutting-edge automations like occupancy sensors and even a ChatGPT-powered smart mirror, Thomas shares how he tailors his setup to support his lifestyle and family.Watch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha202Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:01:08 Introduction of Thomas00:01:22 Thomas' Journey into Smart Homes00:02:51 Experiments with Smart Devices00:07:17 Setting Up a Smart Home00:14:07 Challenges of Automation00:18:02 Focus on Accessibility00:19:53 Innovative Projects for Visual Impairment00:26:23 Smart Home Challenges and Solutions00:30:47 Guest's Technical Background00:31:09 Managing Home Assistant00:32:30 Voice Assistants at Home00:34:32 Voice Assistant Preferences00:35:26 Accessibility Interface00:36:20 Apple Products Integration00:39:01 Automation Challenges and Planning00:41:40 Security and Smart Locks00:49:05 Pets and Automation00:52:21 Language and Voice Recognition00:54:18 OpenAI Integration00:57:44 Favorite Automations01:02:19 Closing RemarksSupport the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily 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.ZoozIf 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.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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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 YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha201Special thanks to today's guest TsviTsvi's Github: https://github.com/tsviTsvi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tsvimChapters00:00:00 Introduction00:01:03 Tsvi's Journey into Home Automation00:02:32 Challenges and Evolution of Home Automation Systems00:10:00 Building Home Assistant Integrations00:16:27 Home Automation for Religious Practices00:18:43 Maintenance and Future of Integrations00:26:14 Favorite Home Automations and Troubleshooting00:32:53 Forward Simulation Concept00:35:20 Automation Interfaces and Challenges00:36:03 Dashboard Management00:38:10 Hot Water System Integration00:40:40 Smart Home Cameras and AI00:44:18 Future Plans for Smart Home00:50:39 Community and ImpactSupport the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily 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.ZoozIf 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.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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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