Home Assistant AI Deep Dive: LLM Vision, Copilot, OpenClaw & More

Phil and Rohan go deep on practical AI for Home Assistant. We cover LLM Vision for doorbell and perimeter alerts, HACS add‑ons like AI Agent and AI Suggester, and using GitHub Copilot to generate YAML automations. Rohan shares his Ollama + LiteLLM routing setup and why private cloud models might beat pay‑per‑token APIs. Phil battles OpenClaw (aka MoltBot/Claude Bot) to control lights via MCPWatch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA225Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/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 - Intro00:02:02 - Rohan’s AI stack today00:09:00 - HA’s built-in AI + Copilot00:18:00 - HACS: AI Agent & Suggester00:26:24 - LLM Vision in practice00:37:00 - OpenClaw, MCP, and gotchas00:47:00 - Do we need agents? Use cases00:51:00 - Costs, feedback, and outroThis 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 https://thesmartesthouse.comProducts DiscussedReolink AI Security Cameras: https://amzn.to/3OwwLH2HostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Breaking down Home Assistant 2026.3: map vacuum rooms to Areas for voice control, set HA as your default Android assistant with wake word support, SendSpin multi-room updates, Python 3.14 performance gains, and new integrations for Ghost, Proxmox, SwitchBot AI Art Frame, Trane HVAC, and NYC MTA.Mailbag: NFC dash buttons, Aqara FP300 presence tips, bed sensors, and listener automations for pets and babies.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA224Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/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 - Intro00:02:40 - News: Partners, Event, Merch00:03:54 - Dark Sky Returns: Acme Weather00:08:02 - Mailbag: AI, Accessibility, Pets00:12:56 - Gear Talk: Aqara, NFC, Bed Sensors00:19:09 - 2026.3 Release Overview00:21:56 - Vacuum Room-to-Area Mapping00:27:42 - App & Voice: Python, Dashboards, Assist00:32:15 - SendSpin Sync & Visuals00:36:30 - Matter, Docker, AI, Energy00:41:30 - Devices & Integration Highlights00:44:24 - New Integrations Roundup00:51:48 - Breaking Changes To Note00:55:30 - Wrap-Up & What’s NextThis 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 https://thesmartesthouse.comProducts DiscussedHEIMAN smoke and CO alarms (Matter over Thread): https://amzn.to/4smRtrvOpen Home Foundation merch (hat, hoodie): https://store.openhomefoundation.org/Neakasa M1 automatic litter box: https://amzn.to/3NdtiNdPetlibro RFID pet feeders: https://amzn.to/4se0XFoOwlet Dream Sock: https://amzn.to/4b0kHFISamsung Frame TV: https://amzn.to/3N40VAWSwitchBot AI Art Frame (color e‑ink): https://amzn.to/4u0qLXrHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Andrew joins Phil and Rohan to share how he outgrew Apple HomeKit and built a powerful multi-user smart home in Home Assistant. We cover presence detection with ESP32s and sensors, ditching MyQ for a Meross garage opener, Yale smart locks, bathroom humidity fan automations, and fun ESPN sports goal alerts.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA223Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/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 - Welcome, Sponsors, Intro00:02:00 - Andrew’s Tech Beginnings00:05:00 - From Apple Home to HA00:08:00 - Breaking HomeKit Limitations00:11:00 - Hardware: Pi to Proxmox00:14:00 - Backups, Restores, Cleanup00:16:30 - Multi-User Automation Challenges00:19:00 - Presence Without Phone Tracking00:22:00 - Buttons, Switches, Voice Balance00:25:00 - ESP32 Presence And Motion00:29:00 - Bathroom Humidity Fan Logic00:33:00 - Sensor Health & Batteries00:36:00 - Lighting Philosophy & Accents00:39:00 - WLED, TV Backlights, Aesthetics00:41:30 - Goals For The Year, Wrap-UpThis 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 https://thesmartesthouse.comNotionNotion is an AI-powered, connected workspace for teams. Notion brings all your notes, docs, and projects into one space that just works. Try Custom Agents now at https://notion.com/homeassistantProducts DiscussedMeross Smart Garage Door Opener (with reed sensor): https://amzn.to/4ratgV5Third Reality Smart Switch (Toggle/rocker add-on): https://amzn.to/4kupS4SAqara Temperature & Humidity Sensor: https://amzn.to/4twysV1Philips Hue Dimmer Switch: https://amzn.to/3MskUZNPhilips Hue Lightstrips: https://amzn.to/465QhA5Govee Floor Lamp: https://amzn.to/4rfMRDvHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will joins Phil and Rohan to share how he tamed a period UK home and a remote Canary Islands vacation property with Home Assistant, ESPHome, and Zigbee. We dive into DIY pool chemistry control, fridge monitoring with a ‘strawtenna’, tactile dashboards, AI‑assisted heating, and why Shelly is everywhereWatch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA222Special Thanks to Today's GuestWill Osborne-KennedyWebsiteSupport the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/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 Welcome00:03:30 Will’s origin story and tinkering00:08:30 Finding Home Assistant and ESPHome00:12:00 Hot tub and pool control projects00:17:00 Remote Canary Islands setup00:22:00 Zigbee vs Wi‑Fi in old homes00:27:00 Antennas and fridge sensor hacks00:32:00 Dashboards and tactile panels00:37:00 AI and heating optimizations00:42:00 Remote access: fiber and TailScale00:46:00 Multi‑site management and ideas00:50:00 Favorite automations and LLM Vision00:56:00 Home lab, IPTV, and Channels DVR01:00:00 2026 goals: energy, irrigation, WLED01:05:00 Shelly scripts and local‑first01:07:00 Community vendorsThis 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 https://thesmartesthouse.comClean My MacGet Tidy Today! Get 7 days free and use our code ASSISTANT for 20% offhttps://clnmy.com/ASSISTANTProducts DiscussedShelly Bluetooth button/tile: https://amzn.to/4bJcvvyOrbit B‑Hyve irrigation controller: https://amzn.to/4bJcvvyHDHomeRun TV tuner: https://amzn.to/4klnoFUPhilips Hue Outdoor Motion Sensor: https://amzn.to/4cf3r1pHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike joins Phil and Rohan to share how he hides smart tech in a 1953 mid‑century home so it looks analog but works like magic. Plus: Roborock tricks, leak sensors that turn rooms blue, HomePod TTS vs Sonos ducking, Samsung Frame art‑mode headaches, and running full HA OS in a VMware Fusion VM on a Mac mini.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA221Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/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 Welcome00:03:00 Lighting gateway and Hue hack00:05:30 Sneaking tech and dance reveal00:08:00 From HomeKit/HomeBridge to HA00:10:30 Dashboards and camera setup00:12:30 Bulbs vs switches in 50s home00:14:30 Bathroom fan and comforts00:16:30 Homelab and Zigbee backbone00:19:00 LLMs and announcements00:21:30 Laundry alerts and Mac lab00:25:30 Presence sensing strategy00:28:00 Leak sensors and water safety00:31:00 Light signals around the home00:33:00 Roborock automations and hacks00:40:30 Bedroom presence routines00:43:00 Bayesian sensors and design00:49:50 Time Machine and Frame TV00:54:30 Pool fountain control00:56:30 Power and crawlspace cabling00:59:10 Party trick and outroThis 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 https://thesmartesthouse.comProducts DiscussedPhilips Hue bulbs and lightstrips: https://amzn.to/4k7paurAqara T2 wall switch: https://amzn.to/4jUTZm1Samsung The Frame TV (43"): https://amzn.to/4t5mTnrZigbee main water shutoff valve (generic): https://amzn.to/4aURldjAqara water leak sensors: https://amzn.to/3Nest6AAqara door/window sensors: https://amzn.to/49hmu9BThird Reality sensors: https://amzn.to/455ZR5FEcobee thermostat with room sensors: https://amzn.to/4t4XYjOBond Bridge (ceiling fan RF hub): https://amzn.to/3YAbHBmAqara roller shade controllers: https://amzn.to/3O8ihwILevel Lock: https://amzn.to/3ZcU3UgSwitchBot Lock (with keypad/fingerprint accessory): https://amzn.to/4a55H92HostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We break down Home Assistant 2026.2: the Home Dashboard is now default, the new Command‑K command palette, a dedicated Matter dashboard, and add‑ons renamed to Apps. Plus: CES 2026 highlights, the Open Home Foundation device database and a Google Home outage.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA220Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/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 Intro00:03:00 CES Highlights and Shoutouts00:06:00 Device Database and Open Home00:11:30 Cloud Outage and Local Control00:13:50 Listener Feedback and Tips00:21:20 2026.2 Release Overview00:23:20 Home Dashboard Becomes Default00:26:45 Command Palette and Shortcuts00:29:40 Matter Dashboard and Apps Rename00:32:40 Automations, Cards, and Buttons00:37:10 Music Assistant, Media, Sponsor Break00:41:10 New Integrations Roundup00:46:25 Breaking Changes: Groups, Tuya00:49:38 Closing Thoughts and PredictionsThis 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 https://thesmartesthouse.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeePrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Miranda from the Open Home Foundation takes us inside the Works With Home Assistant program: how devices are tested, why the badge matters, and how vendors—from startups to big brands—can get certified. We cover Zigbee vs Z‑Wave vs Matter, badge misuse, regional device coverage, and Miranda’s own fun automations.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA219Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/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 Intro00:03:20 Miranda’s path to HA00:08:00 CES stories and community00:14:30 Moving program to Foundation00:22:30 Fees, pushback, endorsement?00:29:30 Guidance, safety, and testing00:36:30 Zigbee, Z‑Wave, Matter realities00:43:00 Big brands, IKEA, relationships00:50:30 Cloud integrations, Genie00:55:30 Miranda’s home and automations01:03:30 Blinds, garden, robots01:10:00 Regional coverage and filters01:15:30 Badge misuse and enforcement01:20:30 2026 goals and wrap‑upThis 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 https://thesmartesthouse.comProducts DiscussedHome Assistant Connect ZWA2 (Z‑Wave radio): https://amzn.to/3MfPzsPHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aaron returns to share how his Home Assistant setup evolved from endless tinkering to a rock‑solid system that runs his family life. We cover Z‑Wave provisioning, ESPHome vs off‑the‑shelf reliability, RATGDO for garage doors, HA Green/Yellow, voice‑first routines, and the rise of AI‑powered helpers.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA218Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/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 - Welcome, guest intro00:02:30 - Aaron’s Home Assistant dev journey00:06:30 - Life change and HA evolving00:10:30 - HA Green/Yellow setup ease00:14:30 - Proxmox vs appliance hubs00:18:30 - Remote radios and antennas00:22:30 - AppDaemon to UI automations00:26:30 - AI helpers and sensors00:30:30 - Dashboards vs default view00:34:30 - Voice and automation-first00:38:30 - Community ideas and sharing00:42:30 - Maintain vs rebuild strategy00:46:30 - Vacuum and dishwasher flows00:50:30 - Guest mode with Shortcuts00:54:30 - ESPHome vs plug-and-play00:58:30 - Z-Wave provisioning01:02:30 - Local-first hardware wins01:06:30 - Matter, cameras, standards01:10:00 - Open-source continuity, adviceThis 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 https://thesmartesthouse.comProducts DiscussedHome Assistant Connect Z-Wave (ZWA2) antenna: https://amzn.to/48PrphTUbiquiti Protect cameras: https://amzn.to/4asHXxtHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

By day Artem works for JetBrains, developing coding IDEs for software professionals. But today we want to learn about his smart home, and how he is using Home Assistant to make it more energy efficientWatch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA217Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/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 - Welcome, sponsors, guest intro00:02:30 - Developer life and new home00:06:30 - Shutters and first automations00:12:20 - Wi‑Fi presence and WAF/PAF00:17:30 - Cabling regrets and PoE lessons00:21:30 - Zigbee over Ethernet; IKEA fix00:25:58 - Dynamic tariffs, solar and battery00:33:20 - Smart appliance scheduling00:41:00 - mmWave presence sensors00:45:20 - Doorbell NFC and Nuki lock00:50:10 - Wishlist, Hue and wiring00:53:10 - Climate tuning and valve fix00:58:40 - Versatile thermostat and wrap‑upThis 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 https://thesmartesthouse.comProducts DiscussedUbiquiti UniFi Protect G4 Pro Doorbell: https://amzn.to/4aT1IhFAqara FP2 mmWave presence sensor: https://amzn.to/4s4M4WMHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis podcast contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rohan and Phil are here to break down the 2026.1 release. We’re talking Home Dashboard improvements, a new multi-room audio protocol from Music Assistant, and of course some Zigbee quirks thrown into the mixWatch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA216Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/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 - New Year, housekeeping, sponsors00:03:00 - SendSpin: open sync audio arrives00:10:00 - Cross‑ecosystem sync caveats00:14:00 - Voice PE audio and DIY speakers00:16:00 - Listener Q&A and AI log help00:20:00 - 2026.1 mobile Home dashboard00:24:00 - Purpose‑specific triggers expansion00:27:00 - New integrations00:31:00 - Labels/templates for presence00:37:00 - Protocol hubs, Matter, graphs, devices00:41:00 - Breaking changes, EcoWitt PSA, CESThis 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 https://thesmartesthouse.comProducts DiscussedRoborock Q7 robot vacuum: https://amzn.to/4bkyEjoEcoWitt weather station: https://amzn.to/4jBcX0MSonos One: https://amzn.to/4pmsz9HHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy