Home Assistant, ESPhome, and Smart Home News

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest updates and developments in the world of smart home technology! As a devoted Home Assistant and ESPHome enthusiast, I am committed to providing you with comprehensive coverage of everything related to smart homes and their products. From cutting-edge advancements to innovative features, my articles cover it all.

As open-source projects, both Home Assistant and ESPHome are constantly evolving, with new features being added at a rapid pace. Keeping up with the latest updates can be a daunting task, even for someone as passionate as myself. That's why my articles are designed to bring you the most relevant stories, so you can stay informed and inspired.

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Are you a C# or Python developer? HASS.Agent needs your help!

May 4, 2023

Discover HASS.Agent, a popular Windows integration for Home Assistant, seeking developers to continue its open-source journey. Join the team and make an impact!

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The Transition of WallPanel and MQTT Alarm Panel: A Sober Outlook

Sep 11, 2022

A lack of contributors and increasing workloads have led the creator and developer of the two popular Android apps WallPanel and MQTT Alarm Panel to look for new maintainers.

room-assistant isn't dead, but looking for a maintainer

Jul 3, 2022

In its current state, room-assistant is very much usable, but due to a lack of spare time, the creator is open to finding a new maintainer.

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Is ESPresense the successor to ESP32-mqtt-room we've been waiting for?

Sep 9, 2021

There is a new project attempting to solve room presence detection with ESP32 boards: ESPresense. But can it fulfil its promise?