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Hey Everyone! Today we are announcing our new program called the Home Assistant Creator Network! We are super excited to start talking closely with creators to ensure everyone has the best information possible. We are looking to invest in our community and support the effort being put into keeping our users informed. This is a way for Home Assistant to reward these creators that are positively engaging with our users. First Members of the Creator Network! What is the Creator Network? The creator network will be a group of creators that are active and engaged with our community with consistent content that builds the archive for Home Assistant. These creators are creating content for YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, etc. with the goal of helping people use Home Assistant. This can be through tutorials, unbiased product reviews, creating cool stuff and more. We are looking forward to growing this network to be a group of creators that work together with each other and the Home A...

This month marks the 10th anniversary of SmartThings as a company. Through our journey, we have laid the foundation for the next generation of the smart home, and we have... from SmartThings Blog https://blog.smartthings.com/roundups/celebrating-10-years-of-smartthings/ via IFTTT

When you rent your home, you have to make sure you remain safe just the same as if you owned your home. But you might have certain restrictions that you would not face if you were to own your property. Whether you are considering upgraded home security options, or just searching for a locksmith service that allows you to sleep soundly, you do have options as a renter to remain safe. Here, we are going to discuss home security for renters to remain safe . Find out more! Smart Doorbells Even if you are renting your property, you might find the process of setting up a smart doorbell to be very easy. What are the benefits of ring video doorbells? These offer two-way audio. A person can speak through the doorbell even if not at home, too, so it can appear as though you are right behind the door even when not home. You might find another benefit to be live video streaming, meaning you can use this system to see who is at the door and have video evidence or footage if ever needed. You nev...

When you rent your home, you have to make sure you remain safe just the same as if you owned your home. But you might have certain restrictions that you would not face if you were to own your property. Whether you are considering upgraded home security options, or just searching for a locksmith service that allows you to sleep soundly, you do have options as a renter to remain safe. Here, we are going to discuss home security for renters to remain safe . Find out more! Smart Doorbells Even if you are renting your property, you might find the process of setting up a smart doorbell to be very easy. What are the benefits of ring video doorbells? These offer two-way audio. A person can speak through the doorbell even if not at home, too, so it can appear as though you are right behind the door even when not home. You might find another benefit to be live video streaming, meaning you can use this system to see who is at the door and have video evidence or footage if ever needed. You nev...

The US smart home company Insteon abruptly went dark and turned off its cloud. While Insteon products talk locally, the app and voice assistant integrations do not. Without this, users are not able to control and configure their hub and automations don’t run. If you’re one of the impacted Insteon users, this post is for you. The good news is that Home Assistant is able to talk to your Insteon devices via the Insteon hub or modem. You will be able to pair new devices and set up links as you’re used to. The other good news is that Home Assistant works 100% local. There is no cloud necessary for any part of it to function and no one can remotely shut it down. Overview of supported Insteon products There are many different ways to run Home Assistant. The easiest and best way is to buy a dedicated device to run Home Assistant . Alternatively, if you have a server at home and are familiar with the technology, you can try our virtual machine or Docker container installations. Once yo...

Home Assistant is a home automation platform with a focus on privacy and local control. It can function fully without an internet connection. Home Assistant is easy in day-to-day use, and we’ve been spending a lot of time streamlining this experience. Due to the global chip shortage and supply chain issues, it’s currently very difficult to get a device that runs Home Assistant. We’re fixing that by creating Home Assistant Yellow , a device with Home Assistant pre-installed. Bad news: Home Assistant Yellow is not ready yet and won’t be shipping until later this year. There is currently a big wave of people interested in running Home Assistant ( thanks Insteon ) and so I thought it would be a good time to list the best options as of April 2022 to get a device that runs Home Assistant. Home Assistant comes in different flavors . As a new user, you want to use our operating system. It is what powers Home Assistant Yellow and turns the device into a user-friendly home automation hub that...

Are you considering going keyless? This can offer many benefits. At the end of the day, the goal is sure to be a boost in security, and perhaps the convenience offered by a keyless entry system . Whether for a business or a home, there are different options to consider. Why switch to keyless? Some of the benefits include no longer needing to keep track of keys, monitoring activity when one enters or attempts to enter the property using a code, easy access for guests and visitors, and of course the ability to rescind access right away without needing to pay for it. residential locks marietta Whether for an office or a home, a property needs security. But maybe it is important for you to have convenience and accommodation when it comes to security. You do not want entry points to be accessible to those without authorization to enter a property. By switching to a keyless entry system, one can enjoy a boost in security. Authorized persons are granted access to the property with eas...

Are you considering going keyless? This can offer many benefits. At the end of the day, the goal is sure to be a boost in security, and perhaps the convenience offered by a keyless entry system . Whether for a business or a home, there are different options to consider. Why switch to keyless? Some of the benefits include no longer needing to keep track of keys, monitoring activity when one enters or attempts to enter the property using a code, easy access for guests and visitors, and of course the ability to rescind access right away without needing to pay for it. residential locks marietta Whether for an office or a home, a property needs security. But maybe it is important for you to have convenience and accommodation when it comes to security. You do not want entry points to be accessible to those without authorization to enter a property. By switching to a keyless entry system, one can enjoy a boost in security. Authorized persons are granted access to the property with eas...

👋 I’m not sure where to start with this release; It’s April, and I can assure you: This release is no joke. Seriously, it is packed with features and incredible new things 🤯. The release focuses on adding features to the user interface by bringing in user experiences and features that were previously only available to users using YAML configuration and making them now accessible for all! It is a great step forward in streamlining all the user experiences. I could not fit more in these release notes, but there is more to tell! Zack and Paulus promised to add a couple of great (and exclusive) announcements to the newsletter ! The newsletter has, by the way, been renamed: Building the Open Home . Be sure to check it out! I want to invite you to read the (long) release notes below. I’m sure there is a lot in there you will like and love ❤️. Let me know what you think the killer feature of this release is? Enjoy the release! ../Frenck Goodbye Lovelace, Hello Dashboards Hide ent...