For March's newsletter, we dig deep into what cost users pay to have AI voice control. (Mini spoiler: it's your data.) We also go over being Matter certified, a reminder to save the date for the State of the Open Home, and more! Catch it all 👇🏼 #SmartHome #Newsletter #HomeAutomation #HomeAssistant

Building the Open Home

AI voice control at what cost

This month made me really think deeply about big tech’s push to combine voice and AI, and how this can put your privacy at serious risk.

🚨 Save the date! The State of the Open Home is on Saturday, April 12th! Join the team as we go over the year since the founding of the foundation, with some special guests, and what's to come over the next year. Check out the @Home Assistant blog for more details + the live stream link! 👇🏼 #SmartHome #HomeAssistant #OpenHome

Home Assistant

Announcing State of the Open Home 2025

April 12th will bring another big stream full of exciting updates and announcements.

In this month's Open Home Newsletter, we look at how the shifting whims of big tech can put your smart home at risk - and why an independent platform is more crucial than ever. Read on about our donations to important open source projects, new voice features, and more 👇🏼 #SmartHome #Newsletter #HomeAssistant

Building the Open Home

The independent platform that serves you

This month, we’re looking at how the shifting whims of big tech and government put your smart home at risk—and why an independent platform is m...

In the first Open Home newsletter of 2025, we hit the ground running! Read about our trip to CES, the feature that sparked a lot of conversation in the Home Assistant community, see what community events are coming up, and more 👇🏼 #Newsletter #SmartHome

Building the Open Home

We’re here to change your mind

Welcome to the January edition of the Open Home Foundation newsletter, the place to learn about the latest and greatest things for your smart home ...