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 machinesWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha198Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:00:53 Guest Introduction: Scott the Sparky00:01:08 Scott's Home Automation Journey00:04:25 Challenges with DIY and PLCs00:07:35 Home Automation Concerns and Sustainability00:22:35 Scott's Water Management and Fire Protection Plans00:29:48 Introduction to LoRa and Challenges00:30:42 Powering Devices & Solar Solutions00:31:26 Communication Projects: MeshTastic00:31:41 Bushfire Resilience and Backup Solutions00:32:16 Exploring LoRa Applications00:32:41 Solar Solutions for ESP3200:35:15 Z-Wave and Zigbee Discussion00:37:16 Advantages of Z-Wave Over ZigBee00:45:43 Power Monitoring Solutions00:46:43 Smart Home Automation with Shelly00:48:14 Challenges with Exporting Solar00:53:30 Animal Automation & Security00:57:44 Introduction to AI in Home Automation00:58:07 Automating Fox Detection00:59:37 The Role of Cameras and Reolink Integration01:01:09 Exploring Advanced Automation Scenarios01:07:32 AI in Home Automation: Prospects and Concerns01:11:35 Challenges and Opportunities in AI and Automation01:15:17 Simplifying Home Automation for Life01:18:47 Community and Innovation in Home Automation01:20:17 Fun with Pinball Machines and AutomationSupport 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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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 YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha197Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:02:04 Professional vs. DIY Automation00:03:19 Home Automation Tools00:04:42 Automation in TJ's Home00:06:52 Role of Home Assistant00:17:10 Podcasting Experience00:24:16 E-Waste and Gadgets00:24:52 Innovative Devices00:26:15 Enthusiast Discussion00:27:42 Smart Locks & Security00:28:25 Zigbee vs. Z-Wave00:32:48 Smart Home Tech Future00:42:28 Managing Automation00:46:41 Automation Introduction00:47:10 Sonos Integration00:49:30 Video & HDMI Setup00:52:52 Media Consumption00:53:59 Smart Home Automations00:54:10 Gardening Automation01:04:24 Garden Lighting01:10:05 Smart Home Tech Introduction01:10:15 Implementing Home Tech01:10:29 Design & User Experience01:10:45 Flexibility & ControlSupport 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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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 FutureHomeWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha196Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:00:38 Episode Overview and Topics00:01:21 Belkin Wemo Disruption00:06:00 FutureHome Bankruptcy00:07:59 Home Assistant Isometric Animated Picture Card00:10:54 Viewer Feedback and Streaming Issues00:21:37 AI Integration in Home Assistant00:29:10 Introduction to LLM Vision00:29:22 LLM Vision Features00:31:38 Voice Processing Improvements00:32:53 UI Changes in 2025.800:33:29 Matter Support Updates00:34:22 PiHole API and Data Breach00:37:53 Home Assistant Integrations00:43:04 WiFi Presence DetectionSupport 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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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 YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha195Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:01:00 Jürgen's Background and Nuki’s Vision00:02:06 The Inception of Nuki and Product Development00:04:31 Kickstarter Success and Market Entry00:05:11 Product Differences between Europe and US00:06:40 Product Evolution and New Features00:12:29 Software and Firmware Updates00:16:29 Integration with Home Assistant00:20:30 Matter and Thread Implementation00:23:43 Parallel API Use and Customer Choice00:27:48 Entering the US Market00:28:19 Product Design Considerations00:29:10 Tariffs and Manufacturing Challenges00:30:20 Security and Privacy Concerns00:36:21 First Steps in Smart Home Development00:37:44 Design and Hardware Integration00:41:38 Sounds of Nuki00:45:24 Collaboration with Home Assistant00:52:20 Future Prospects for Smart Locks00:55:46 Introduction of NFC and Ultra-Wideband Lockdown00:56:18 Exploration of Biometric Technology00:58:04 Challenges with Current Access Technologies00:58:44 User Experience and Feature Preferences00:59:53 Discussion on Simplifying Smart Locks01:01:39 Nuki Product Overview and Availability01:03:27 Home Assistant and CollaborationSupport 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.comExpressVPNExpressVPN 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 codeexpressvpn.com/hasspodcastHostsPhil 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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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 YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha194Chapters00:00:14 Guest Introduction: Paul00:01:39 Paul's Background in Electronics00:06:05 Career Highlights00:08:41 Home Automation and Rockets00:13:57 Current Work and Tech Advancements00:18:35 Paul's Personal Home Automation Projects00:27:21 Introduction to Smart Gadgets00:28:32 Home Automation Innovations00:31:00 Gadget Enthusiast's Collection00:39:00 AI in Daily Life00:41:33 AI and Automation00:47:36 Smart Home Automations00:52:05 Challenges of Automation on a Boat00:53:15 Voltage Converter Setup00:53:46 Pros and Cons of Thermostats00:55:41 Voice Control Devices00:57:05 Cloud Systems and Security00:59:06 Getting Started: Electronics & Home AssistantSupport 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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