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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.

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84:20

Garage Doors, E‑Ink Dashboards, and Entity Chaos with...

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2025/10/30

Podcaster Dave Slusher joins Phil and Rohan to share hard-won smart home lessons: building a reliable mesh, solving a 100m mailbox sensor with Z-Wave Long Range and the ZWA2, and retiring MyQ with RATGDO + ESPHome. We also cover using an e‑ink terminal as a Home Assistant dashboard.Watch this episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha208Support 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

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66:39

The Reluctant Home Assistant Guy: From Hue Chaos to...

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2025/10/23

Chris joins Phil and Rohan to share a brutally honest smart home journey: starting with Philips Hue, hitting limits with multiple bridges, battling MyQ and RatGDO, and landing real energy savings with Home Assistant.Watch this episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha207Support 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

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65:40

AirGradient: From Thai Wildfires to Open Source...

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2025/10/14

Discover the origins of AirGradient, which began as a volunteer project in Northern Thailand during the harsh "burning season" of 2019. Learn how this effort evolved into a company focused on providing open source air quality hardware, measuring critical metrics like PM 2.5 and CO2 to safeguard classroomsWatch this episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha206Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonShare

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69:39

Philips Hue's New Bridge and the Cat Automation...

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2025/10/07

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

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62:29

Voice goes bilingual with Home Assistant 2025.10

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2025/09/30

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

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63:09

Beyond the Bulb: Gimmy Chu Talks Nanoleaf, Smart...

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2025/09/23

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

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62:06

Smart Home Automation for Accessibility with Thomas

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2025/09/16

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

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53:12

Tsvi Mostovicz on creating the Jewish Calendar component

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2025/09/09

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

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57:05

A new Z-wave radio launches, and a new home screen on...

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2025/09/02

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 casesWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha200Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:01:14 Home Assistant Connect ZWA200:03:01 Z-Wave Network Challenges and Migration00:16:45 Rainbird Integration and Irrigation Setup00:23:25 New Features in Home Assistant 2025.900:30:13 Introduction to Smart Home Automation00:33:17

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70:53

Doug Roberson from Shelly USA

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2025/08/26

Curious about Shelly? COO Doug Roberson explains their local control philosophy, versatile products, and commitment to empowering your Home Assistant experienceWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha199Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:00:54 Intro to Doug from Shelly00:03:04 Shelly's Product Offerings00:03:41 Privacy and Local Control00:08:56 Shelly's Certification and Community00:14:32 Automation and Use Cases00:25:46 Applications in Professional Spaces00:27:25 Introduction

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83:41

An empty-nester sparky’s Home Automation journey

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2025/08/19

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

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72:27

TJ Huddleston from HomeTech.fm

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2025/08/12

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

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50:23

Home Assistant AI is here with Home Assistant 2025.8

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2025/08/06

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

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64:27

Jürgen Pansy, co-founder of Nuki

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2025/07/22

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

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64:32

Paul thinks Home Assistant is "Better Than Fixing Cars"

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2025/07/15

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:

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60:05

Home Assistant, 3D Printing & Tuya Escapes — With...

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2025/07/08

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

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47:15

Home Assistant 2025.7 has a question for you

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2025/07/01

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 releaseWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha192Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:01:08 Home Assistant Voice Chapter 1000:04:25 Community Feedback00:05:56 Smoke Detector Options00:11:21 Home Assistant 2025.7 Updates00:21:29 Integration Subentities00:25:35 UI

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63:28

Justin and Trevor from Apollo Automation

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2025/06/24

Justin and Trevor from Apollo Automation stop by to share their journey of turning a hobby project into a thriving customer-focussed home automation manufacturerWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha191Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:01:02 Apollo Automation's Origin00:02:02 Company Growth and Operations00:02:23 In-house Manufacturing and Distribution00:02:55 Community-driven Development00:03:11 Unique Product Insights and Development00:04:03 Branding and Logo

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56:01

Andrej’s smart home journey and designing PokyPow

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2025/06/17

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 YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha190Chapters00:00:35 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

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58:59

Trying to convince Pete the DIY Smart Home Guy to...

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2025/06/10

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 pathWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha189Chapters00:01:02 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

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