Tag: home automation

6 May 2026
ESPHome | 2026.4.4

ESPHome 2026 4 4: fixes automation codegen, API reliability, ESP32 printf stack, drivers and UI bugs, Windows subprocess path handling

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21 April 2026
Privacy-first car telemetry: monitoring EV charging over MQTT

I took a glossy EV launch page and turned the useful bits into a Home Assistant MQTT car charging dashboard, then spent most of the time fighting the usual small failures, bad keys, vague output, and one model that clearly fancied writing prose instead of JSON.

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19 April 2026
Sport bike power draw: battery backup planning for garages

A fast bike review can turn into a useful smart home power and noise checklist if you stop guessing and measure the garage properly. I prefer that to discovering, too late, that a tidy little charger, camera, and controller setup draws more, and sounds worse, than expected.

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20 March 2026
ESPHome | 2026.3.0

ESPHome 2026 3 0: expanded hardware and build updates, new integrations and components, CLI and dashboard improvements, OTA reliability, upgrade tips and migration notes

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7 March 2026
HomeAssistant Core | 2026.3.1

HomeAssistant Core Release 2026.3.1 brings dependency updates, bug fixes, and enhancements for devices like Rain Bird, Spotify, and Miele steam ovens.

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4 March 2026
ESPHome | 2026.2.4

Discover the highlights of ESPHome release 2026.2.4, featuring key improvements, bug fixes, and new features that enhance user experience.

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21 February 2026
HomeAssistant Core | 2026.2.3

HomeAssistant Core Release 2026.2.3 brings new features, dependency updates, bug fixes, and user experience improvements for enhanced functionality and reliability.

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20 February 2026
Understanding Siri’s integration issues with home automation

What you see Delays show up quickly once you start using Siri for home automation. The command sits there, the acknowledgement comes late, or the action lands well after you expected it. Sometimes Siri gives up with a generic error. HomeKit can also report accessories as unreachable, or automations can fire out of sequence. Write […]

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19 February 2026
ESPHome | 2026.2.0

Explore the key features, bug fixes, and upgrade tips for ESPHome 2026.2.0, designed to enhance user experience and system performance.

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5 February 2026
HomeAssistant Core | 2026.2.0

Discover the new features and enhancements in HomeAssistant Core 2026.2.0, along with vital release notes and improvements for an upgraded user experience.

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22 January 2026
ESPHome | 2026.1.0

Explore the highlights of ESPHome 2026.1.0, featuring new functionalities, performance improvements, and crucial bug fixes for enhanced user experience.

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8 January 2026
HomeAssistant Core | 2026.1.0

Explore the HomeAssistant Core 2026.1.0 release, launched on January 7, 2026, highlighting new features and improvements in our latest blog posts.

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7 January 2026
ESPHome | 2025.12.5

ESPHome 2025.12.5 brings LVGL fixes, SN74HC595 enhancements, WTS01 sensor updates, ESP32 BLE improvements, and CC1101 reliability boosts.

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23 December 2025
Revamping Home Assistant dashboards for easier use

Transform your Home Assistant setup into a truly efficient smart home with seamless dashboard design and effective automations. Save time, simplify controls, and enhance usability.

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13 December 2025
HomeAssistant Core | 2025.12.3

HomeAssistant Core Release 2025.12.3 brings Tuya and KNX enhancements, dependency updates, bug fixes, sensor improvements, and new features for a better experience.

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5 December 2025
HomeAssistant Core | 2025.12.0

Explore the latest features, enhancements, and upgrade tips for HomeAssistant Core 2025.12.0 in our comprehensive release overview and upgrade guide.

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25 November 2025
ESPHome | 2025.11.1

ESPHome 2025.11.1 features bug fixes, component improvements, networking enhancements, and script updates for better performance and stability.

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22 November 2025
HomeAssistant Core | 2025.11.3

HomeAssistant Core Release 2025.11.3 brings updates, bug fixes, and enhancements, including improved dependency management and a revamped mobile app experience.

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20 November 2025
ESPHome | 2025.11.0

Explore the latest ESPHome 2025.11.0 release with key features, detailed notes, and a user guide to maximize your experience and utilize new enhancements.

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15 November 2025
HomeAssistant Core | 2025.11.2

HomeAssistant Core Release 2025.11.2 enhances stability with dependency updates, bug fixes, and improved integrations for a smoother user experience.

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13 November 2025
ESPHome | 2025.10.5

ESPHome 2025.10.5 brings new features like CONF_ROWS, Python 3.14 restrictions, USB UART improvements, and LVGL rotation fixes for better performance.

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6 November 2025
HomeAssistant Core | 2025.11.0

Discover the latest features in HomeAssistant Core 2025.11.0, its release significance on November 5, 2025, and where to find essential resources.

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27 October 2025
Setting up smart light bulbs for home automation

Learn how to pick, test and connect smart light bulbs for reliable home automation. You get protocol choices, hub pairing steps, scene design tips and troubleshooting checks. Follow practical checks and avoid common pitfalls to keep local control predictable.

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9 September 2025
Fixing n8n Setup Problems

Struggling with n8n setup issues? Common problems include UI failures, execution hangs, and credential errors. Discover essential troubleshooting tips to resolve them efficiently.

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8 September 2025
Why I Chose Home Assistant for My Smart Home

Why I Chose Home Assistant for My Smart Home Setup and What I Learned Along the Way What you'll build: Home Assistant Overview of Home Assistant capabilities I

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