2026-10-29T17:30:49Z https://nostr.now Open Home Foundation https://nostr.now/npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st https://cdn.fosstodon.org/accounts/avatars/112/254/729/202/817/037/original/8e325a73054e3d78.png https://cdn.fosstodon.org/accounts/avatars/112/254/729/202/817/037/original/8e325a73054e3d78.png https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0qlkv3xektjc05uxq92md9def2mhtd2spe7t6q0j9vdx7yd94g3szyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06aglrpx63 🎃 Trick or treat? Definitely treat! Community Day is ONE week away 😱<br/><br/>Home Assistant, ESPHome &amp; Music Assistant communities are getting together to share setups, swap ideas and connect.<br/><br/>Find an event near you 👉 <a href="https://luma.com/communityday2026">https://luma.com/communityday2026</a><br/>#CommunityDay2026<br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/536/413/436/808/047/original/d28fc2eabf425360.jpg"> <br/> 2026-10-31T16:15:41Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstu635tt8fpgcnk80xrf8gvuxuqh655mytvlgly93atz84887ez6gzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agjy9724 Smart homes should give you more choice, not less.<br/><br/>That means interoperability, local control, personalization, and freedom from restrictive ecosystems.<br/><br/>Read our new position paper:<br/><a href="https://www.openhomefoundation.org/papers/choice/">https://www.openhomefoundation.org/papers/choice/</a><br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/525/384/203/162/176/original/41040ad8d9b72954.jpg"> <br/> 2026-10-29T17:30:47Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfaqlcfyuntw65hsgy2xpuvqgp65nputmf0p5xks524h44hl4hp3szyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agzsa6uc From smart speakers to meetups, this month is all about voice 🎙️<br/><br/>Discover community projects bringing Big Tech voice assistants into Home Assistant, plus get ready for Community Day on November 7.<br/><br/>Read the newsletter: newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/how-to-take-back-your-voice/<br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/485/453/111/001/546/original/dadb7ec65f13c4a9.png"> <br/> 2026-10-22T16:15:47Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstjnzqu9ydr6lgeutuktk9lz08fx3y2csp382g8wrtvsa99grjngqzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06ag37c4dk Back in business! 🎉<br/><br/>The Open Home Foundation merch store is live again, and you can now shop in your own currency 🌍<br/><br/>We’ve got lots more improvements coming over the next few months 👀<br/><br/>Shop the merch 🛍️<br/><br/><a href="https://store.openhomefoundation.org/">https://store.openhomefoundation.org/</a><br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/478/788/561/336/693/original/df5d19c8375f4362.png"> <br/> 2026-10-21T12:00:54Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrxgpheu8rsntmm3xtsfcvzj7tjaxkmcndy7459zmdcqagkycfnjgzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06ag708y0r Matter and Thread are key to a private, local-first smart home. 🔒<br/><br/>At #IFA2026, Ingo Fischer shared how open standards support privacy, choice and sustainability.<br/><br/>Thanks @ThreadGroup for the conversation!<br/><br/>Privacy matters. Matter matters. Thread matters.<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/405/769/092/091/315/original/62305850fcc7dbb9.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-10-08T14:31:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgsqxf55zr25qh7zanl2c2ezfmv8kv0xy20xnrzn5ld8384x8vzaszyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06aghw908l Our community showed up at IFA Berlin 💙<br/>Eight volunteers joined our first-ever booth, sharing their setups and helping visitors discover the Open Home Foundation.<br/>Meet the people who made it happen 👇<br/><a href="https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/our-community-at-ifa-2026/">https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/our-community-at-ifa-2026/</a><br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/394/812/147/535/772/original/4fcd2a4ff684e048.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-10-06T16:04:36Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyn3zmt2lfdgym7dsh3vn6m200faujjs4e924s5snr4kkryedwmugzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agu5v8fp 🎂 Home Assistant is 13!<br/><br/>This month, we’re looking back at the route home and ahead to where we go next.<br/>Plus: our IFA Berlin debut, Community Day, the latest from our projects, and why owning your tech matters more than ever.<br/><br/>Read the September newsletter 👇<br/><a href="https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/thirteen-years-of-home-assistant-leading-the-way-back-home/">https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/thirteen-years-of-home-assistant-leading-the-way-back-home/</a><br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/313/848/122/731/934/original/b57bb87fbe425da1.png"> <br/> 2026-09-22T08:54:23Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8yvxcrnqze2gjyseyctt49jvd3jvuvupvtwtcnvedq2tu3kk98pqzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agvahnva The whole Open Home Foundation team is in Lisbon on Wednesday, Sept 23, and so is the community 🎉<br/><br/>Come celebrate the open home with the people who build it, and everyone who runs one at home.<br/><br/>Free, 7pm, Impact Hub Lisbon. Just a few spaces left 👇<br/><a href="https://luma.com/t13dc6er">https://luma.com/t13dc6er</a> 2026-09-15T16:26:47Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdj8tayf5e2edr02lwyxp8c9lq36je2m4l6nyx8rw2y7uzr69m5lczyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agrwzgqc We built a smart living room at IFA Berlin 🛋️<br/><br/>IFA is one of Europe&#39;s biggest tech shows, open to the public. Every device in the room was smart, each a different brand, all running locally. On the wall, a cross-stitch reading &#34;f*ck VCs and private equity&#34;<br/><br/>Read how it went 👇<br/><a href="https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/making-room-for-privacy-choice-and-sustainability-at-ifa-2026/">https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/making-room-for-privacy-choice-and-sustainability-at-ifa-2026/</a> 2026-09-15T15:54:55Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvgyskje6reqapqsvf70c7wt2xjt0n5hsrpfggpatktm7vj2acyuqzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agypgl7w We&#39;re closing our merch store‼️<br/>(temporarily) <br/><br/>We&#39;re moving warehouses, and improving our systems. So the store&#39;s going to be unavailable for about two weeks, starting Sept 17.<br/><br/>It would be very helpful if we had less stock to move between warehouses 👀 *cough*.<br/><br/><a href="https://store.openhomefoundation.org">https://store.openhomefoundation.org</a><br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/270/137/842/024/512/original/f395fdd8ff966e83.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-09-14T15:38:17Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp567kwkza6jcsdug7lcvcgk2yferpce76fl0whm8xr7tt24dmgwgzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agg6zq2f Countdown to Community Day 2026 starts now! 🥳<br/><br/>We have a lot of stuff prepared for hosts &amp; guests this year, so read our blog to learn about our new playbook for community meetups, how to submit a request to receive official Open Home Foundation merchandise, &amp; much more 👇🏼 <br/><br/><a href="https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/countdown-to-community-day-2026-starts-now/">https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/countdown-to-community-day-2026-starts-now/</a><br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/247/280/292/609/172/original/037331f7ef097823.jpg"> <br/> 2026-09-10T14:45:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsr7wp3dyt4szgm3aclfuaayxmpzaxxqqrly299gzjg4p22wk6xezqzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agdu9vnx Days 1 and 2 IFA Berlin 2026 went by in a flash! 😅<br/><br/>Our cozy smart home (located at H1.2-153) has been packed since we opened it up Friday morning. We&#39;ll be here until Tuesday, so make sure to stop by if you&#39;re attending the event. Hope to see you soon 🤩<br/><br/>#OpenHomeatIFA26 #HomeAssistant #SmartHome<br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/223/864/495/224/098/original/3c5c63cd331f9571.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/223/864/566/746/690/original/72ad5d7486e3e611.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/223/864/651/445/741/original/5ba48bdf473e4909.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/223/864/724/068/722/original/cd0e9671eda32444.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-09-06T11:30:25Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgpjnaumnzn4yvc45n7dr6qy4y9hjjp5svtves83ynsmlmuqhvc3czyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agvylx5u Behind the scenes - building our smart home away from home 😍 #OpenHomeAtIFA26<br/><br/>How many foundation employees does it take to change a lightbulb? 🤔<br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/218/084/712/681/072/original/5851c66d259fae2a.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/218/084/856/775/118/original/c774fc4549539cc6.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/218/084/936/151/014/original/225a79a54cc73ded.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/218/085/012/523/222/original/935e9f7f662872ab.png"> <br/> 2026-09-05T11:00:34Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp7ehnqysp4wpkacv802c4frkupufgt5dxqzmr3dfv003klamxjeqzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agktehra We may already be at IFA Berlin, but here&#39;s a peek into the trips our booth staff took to Berlin. Stay tuned for some behind the scenes from our booth building 👀 #OpenHomeAtIFA26 #HomeAssistant #SmartHome<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/212/542/675/866/165/original/ff875c379f9f1928.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-09-04T11:31:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs98lh8kk6ykq3f8l33z6n80lydku6u895ywv80gl043cju5yacx7czyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agc33z0d It&#39;s time for the August Newsletter 🎉<br/><br/>This month we sow the seeds, you grow the (open) home 🌱. We&#39;re talking about HAIR, the ESPHome Starter Kit and publishing our Home Assistant Survey dataset!<br/><br/>Read on 👇<br/><a href="https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/we-sow-the-seeds-you-grow-the-open-home/">https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/we-sow-the-seeds-you-grow-the-open-home/</a><br/><br/>#HomeAssistant #Newsletter #SmartHome<br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/168/438/833/392/245/original/164e95218fe116fa.png"> <br/> 2026-08-27T16:34:53Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfwvaf02h4vrrehpc58wtvrx8rvqsh2f7hwrp4u8j4ulgtw2q89egzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agp92z8e Who actually lives in a smart home? We asked and today the answers are yours! 🎉<br/><br/>The anonymized results of our first Home Assistant community survey are now free for everyone: a rich dataset published openly for anyone to check, build on, and benefit from.<br/><br/>Read on 👇<br/><a href="https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/home-assistant-survey-dataset/">https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/home-assistant-survey-dataset/</a> 2026-08-26T15:00:38Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9gck0yf5wd4wkpe37ltjr353w8x5ljre8l96mfnxepttt8vrt6sczyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agyw0az5 Presence detected 🏡<br/>Want to talk shop with a specific team member at IFA Berlin? Here&#39;s when we&#39;re home.<br/>Stop by, say hi, and geek out about your favorite topics. 👋<br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/128/424/806/505/306/original/a7e9862610807e9e.png"> <br/> 2026-08-20T14:58:47Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsy8vlqcd7gf9kqmk52qq36l8ymv568f98vqhldqsr0aa4xevgx52qzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06ag7h89gk Shh 🤫<br/>If you&#39;re at IFA this year, don&#39;t forget to come by our booth and grab some stickers.<br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/094/764/666/261/785/original/030ffce6958d5f1c.png"> <br/> 2026-08-14T16:18:35Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszktacda4v85uy4pqzpnjz3je6jt5e99nr6gsts9acjw0drgh64jczyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06ag8x6eq5 Mark your calendars, because Community Day returns on Saturday, November 7, 2026! 🎉<br/><br/>We&#39;ll be releasing full details (with a fresh website 👀) in September, but read on for a sneak peak at some exciting changes for this year&#39;s event 👇<br/><br/>#HomeAssistant #ESPHome #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #Meetups<br/><a href="https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/community-day-2026-save-the-date/">https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/community-day-2026-save-the-date/</a> 2026-08-13T16:00:47Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxxm8uz0q2dpdv5kpl7ggvyvuk8wkh9356ytp44azxggsvktug6xgzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06ag3kcv3f RE: <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@esphome/117077944677271189">https://fosstodon.org/@esphome/117077944677271189</a><br/><br/>🚀 24 hours until the ESPHome Starter Kit goes live.<blockquote class="border-l-05rem border-l-strongpink border-solid"><div class="-ml-4 bg-gradient-to-r from-gray-100 dark:from-zinc-800 to-transparent mr-0 mt-0 mb-4 pl-4 pr-2 py-2">quoting <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"><a itemprop="url" href="/note1cng5lunk2xgnw82624c799dl36d5xt45mjyxjf23v2ydp9ls9pts7288vq" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">note1cng…88vq</a></span><br/> </div> 🚀 24 hours to go!<br/><br/>The ESPHome Starter Kit drops tomorrow, Aug 12 at 21:00 CEST. We're celebrating with our commercial partner Apollo Automation and special guests Reed (Smart Home Solver), Simon (Simon Says Home Assistant), and Gavin (Hometech.fm).<br/><br/>See you there for all the details! 🎉<br/><br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/aK2HMY9-Tzo">https://www.youtube.com/live/aK2HMY9-Tzo</a> </blockquote> 2026-08-11T17:06:00Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs90v2hc9lf3sz6z3fz940a62t852vm7rw363xchxal9klkyzsp3rgzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06ag6e69j4 Google restricted key Android features, like wake word detection for voice assistants, to its own apps.<br/><br/>So when the European Commission asked us what we thought about about it, we had plenty to say.<br/>And they listened. Alphabet must now open up 11 Android features to third-party apps – including ours – on equal terms.<br/><br/>Read more 👇<br/><a href="https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/a-big-win-for-android-interoperability/">https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/a-big-win-for-android-interoperability/</a> 2026-07-31T14:44:26Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp9w5mnnutcf6uqjvs88nt8m3mylzqgp0ud2jzh48ha6ryh3pytpczyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06ag8lypzp Find out how and why we’re implementing analytics on our websites: via open source software with no personal data collection or tracking.<br/><br/>Read more 👇<br/><br/><a href="https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/making-our-web-analytics-open-source-with-plausible/">https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/making-our-web-analytics-open-source-with-plausible/</a> 2026-07-30T15:04:57Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgm79gaf4gacc7d5v5qrvagnqdz84wvqcux9875dd7fquvjj475xczyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06aglvugy6 We&#39;re inviting you to our &#34;Cozy Sanctuary&#34; at IFA Berlin this year!<br/><br/>These shows can be exhausting. So stop by for a coffee and chat! You&#39;ll be able to rest, recharge, and get hands-on with products and merch 👕 in your smart home away from home 🏠 <br/>Join us at IFA Berlin, Smart Home Hall, Sept 4 to 8.<br/><a href="https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/ifa-berlin-2026-save-the-date/">https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/ifa-berlin-2026-save-the-date/</a> 2026-07-28T15:26:37Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrq4zkjk2th9nz4xwmnsz5x7l4adtkxfffv0uckacvxdjxnlpl62qzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agdn5nvs It&#39;s time for the July newsletter! ☀️<br/><br/>Take a trip with us to one of the world&#39;s largest botanical gardens, where they&#39;re using Home Assistant to make tech more approachable 🌱. <br/><br/>We also discuss the new ESPHome Device builder, and preview our device database – and new T-shirts!<br/><br/>Read on 👇<br/><a href="https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/the-walled-garden-thats-breaking-down-barriers/">https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/the-walled-garden-thats-breaking-down-barriers/</a><br/><br/>#SmartHome #HomeAutomation #Newsletter<br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/970/056/665/488/570/original/8d6b944e8e4c2f5b.png"> <br/> 2026-07-23T15:43:41Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfxyv6y0msvtkrcmdlflytseuc0ge65fd7wyc6p6ses20m28jscqczyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agqm9n3w 🎉 The preview of our community-powered device database is live!<br/><br/>Think &#34;Wikipedia of smart home devices.&#34; Powered by real-world usage from thousands of Home Assistant users who opted in back in February, this is just the first step. <br/><br/>More to come as we keep building in the open.<br/><a href="https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/building-the-device-database-together/">https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/building-the-device-database-together/</a> 2026-07-23T14:05:41Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs827kkd2hsddtpf9czq2e6cnfn8u7sv2mlzpcmq2t4qpz3v90rhkqzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agx7wrjg Mark your calendars 🗓️ We&#39;re exhibiting at IFA Berlin 2026, from Sept 4 to 8!<br/><br/>Join us to discover what’s possible when privacy, choice, and sustainability are at the heart of smart home tech.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/ifa-berlin-2026-save-the-date/">https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/ifa-berlin-2026-save-the-date/</a><br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/839/597/582/824/277/original/b6509d82f3617031.png"> <br/> 2026-06-30T14:46:14Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp2sxe2t98r3x5uccp5wg32r4dq603urevmpav8c9p7urc86pzr5szyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agg0644d It&#39;s time for the June Newsletter!<br/><br/>This month were breaking free from the disposable smart home, talking major Matter upgrades and ask for your input on the future of our newsletter.<br/><br/><a href="https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/breaking-free-from-the-disposable-smart-home/">https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/breaking-free-from-the-disposable-smart-home/</a><br/><br/>#Newsletter #HomeAutomation #SmartHome #HomeAssistant #Privacy<br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/811/621/170/738/486/original/98e39acff96e6d1c.png"> <br/> 2026-06-25T16:11:28Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxf03l0ee8l3trdt6kfppca9a6496uf3smr640jwdjrvsqs5dwx9qzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06ag3z9htf The most sustainable device is the one you already own. 🌍<br/><br/>That&#39;s why our recent releases of Home Assistant and ESPHome help you bridge the gap between your smart devices and older, offline protocols.<br/><br/>Read more 👇<br/><br/><a href="https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/proxy-all-the-things-no-device-left-behind/">https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/proxy-all-the-things-no-device-left-behind/</a> 2026-06-18T15:57:26Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvjwxqqhvd5grc5pgrzjnxglmpg6a9qemx6ppaprwkfrgk2fk2wmqzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06ag72fgaa As part of our commitment to building in the open, we’re proud to publish the foundation’s very first Annual Report for 2025 🎉<br/><br/>From structural changes to big projects, it gives a detailed look into who we are and how we operate, along with our wins of 2025 and what’s next!<br/><br/>Read more 👇<br/><br/><a href="https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/the-first-of-many-our-2025-annual-report/">https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/the-first-of-many-our-2025-annual-report/</a><br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/732/071/210/296/663/original/b18f2418e5e312c1.png"> <br/> 2026-06-11T15:00:52Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswtahzj4jukhkzgwrmckrnpufvcr3khv50wh505ps8vha26c45myqzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06aggr272f &#34;Choice&#34; is one of the Open Home Foundation&#39;s three core principles.<br/><br/>And we believe you should be free to choose a voice assistant that actually speaks your language.<br/><br/>That&#39;s why we&#39;ve released 23 text-to-speech datasets – free to use, for everyone.<br/><a href="https://community.mozilladatacollective.com/open-home-foundation-tts-datasets-on-mozilla-data-collective/">https://community.mozilladatacollective.com/open-home-foundation-tts-datasets-on-mozilla-data-collective/</a> 2026-06-08T15:23:23Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsg0yg58qyztqmtlfcllz9yyxycm52z3sfx74xc3p9pdwazrz9745qzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06aga08t8x We&#39;re thrilled to announce OpenDisplay as a new collaboration partner!<br/><br/>This open standard makes it easier than ever to build low-power smart home displays that don’t look like glaring screens. 😎<br/><br/>Discover why we think they’re a great fit for us in our recent blog! <br/><br/><a href="https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/welcoming-opendisplay-as-our-newest-collaboration-partner/">https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/welcoming-opendisplay-as-our-newest-collaboration-partner/</a> 2026-05-27T15:48:59Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxvwekj6r0dcsvhfjjlt8t55ay82efgf66xx5q3yz9p297n5mlrvqzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agk298x0 For our May newsletter, we discuss research as an antidote to &#39;software brain&#39;. 🧠<br/>Plus learn about our new collaboration partner: OpenDisplay, choose from our list of community meetups, and much more 👇<br/><a href="https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/research-as-an-antidote-to-software-brain/">https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/research-as-an-antidote-to-software-brain/</a> 2026-05-22T15:47:17Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxe6cug7ppjq8krprm3623nw68fz6w2dy8d9ckuuu7a6dzmyxvtdqzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06ag2nfyjv From our first peer-reviewed paper to the decisions behind our projects 🚀 <br/><br/>Open Home Foundation researchers Annika Schulz and Idil Bostan unpack how research shapes everything we do. <br/><br/><a href="https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/built-on-evidence-research-at-the-open-home-foundation/">https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/built-on-evidence-research-at-the-open-home-foundation/</a> 2026-05-21T17:00:16Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspf644q7gjgq6cg06d4c8aftdqqylm0gtycsgh9jn6rl04jrl6h3czyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06ag8pe6rr It&#39;s the April newsletter! This month, we reflect on an amazing State of the Open Home 2026, what it means to truly &#34;Build in the open&#34;, and what&#39;s coming next. 🚀<br/><br/>Read on for roadmaps, RSS feeds, meetups and more! 👇<br/><br/>#Newsletter #SmartHome #HomeAssistant<br/><br/><a href="https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/building-an-open-future-for-everyone/">https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/building-an-open-future-for-everyone/</a> 2026-04-16T16:00:31Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqst7my3uxx3re7cgs2xjnucfqzaljpxu0jrehlkjaujklagwq8lr6qzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06ag3nc3ch In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyeesq89juwry7x404c9ssc9pgh838mxy8y07998k8kmlchpqcv7sezyw23'>nevent1q…yw23</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>As always, you can watch the full event here:<br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyAL1to3Lm4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyAL1to3Lm4</a> 2026-04-14T14:30:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyeesq89juwry7x404c9ssc9pgh838mxy8y07998k8kmlchpqcv7szyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agf6k00m Let&#39;s hear it for our speakers! 🎤<br/>The team covered how we&#39;re building in the open, what&#39;s next from our commercial partners, and a new roadmap that you can shape!<br/>Thank you for joining us at State of the Open Home 2026. 🎉<br/><br/>#StateOfTheOpenHome #HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HomeAutomation<br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/403/536/335/137/920/original/b2df23e1fdff4116.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/403/536/408/833/118/original/afcdbb4b91e41c62.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/403/536/518/071/966/original/fee1c037cbe12a3e.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/403/536/625/722/151/original/f723fe4e3503adab.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-14T14:30:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8dv5c2fzckq4wd63n7ptkxtpe6w5s05gkvvuazxght0v9xvswtqgzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06ag5pz32k The Open Home Foundation has an official blog now! 🎉<br/><br/>For our first post, we have the State of the Open Home recap blog. Thanks so much to everyone who joined us in person and watched us live - if you missed out on the live event, you can find the whole thing on our Youtube channel.<br/><a href="https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/building-whats-next-state-of-the-open-home-2026">https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/building-whats-next-state-of-the-open-home-2026</a> 2026-04-11T17:28:51Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsru0fl003nsrnty93kh6vlp7y9dn7hnhzl35g7ta79366g453nfcqzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06ag47yvmg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8dv5c2fzckq4wd63n7ptkxtpe6w5s05gkvvuazxght0v9xvswtqgng3esz'>nevent1q…3esz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Watch the full State of the Open Home here:<br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/XyAL1to3Lm4">https://www.youtube.com/live/XyAL1to3Lm4</a> 2026-04-11T17:28:51Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0ukzrlpe6wupnx3rafff7ergg7wmynrlrueuu7mwwshhwx2k0v8czyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agsdjkxd That&#39;s a wrap on State of the Open Home 2026! 🎉<br/>Thank you to everyone who joined us in Utrecht and watching worldwide! We are so excited for the year ahead. Let&#39;s build in the open together!<br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/375/818/137/932/391/original/00560f08cf3ce962.png"> <br/> 2026-04-09T17:01:01Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgqr9qtpvk5dnu4n7xfa2049sw9t3fkcq6dek7uc6lk3d76xmpl9gzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06ag6nseas We are Live! 🎤<br/>State of the Open Home 2026 is here! We&#39;re talking about what&#39;s up next for the Home Assistant (and other projects), how we&#39;re building in 2026, and sharing some huge wins from the year gone. <br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyAL1to3Lm4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyAL1to3Lm4</a><br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyAL1to3Lm4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyAL1to3Lm4</a> 2026-04-08T17:00:03Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgjre5l4etzljul9xv5knlqdlgexkmfm7g2uzcpgwfz5rt3gx74zgzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agvqmrsf Join us live for State of the Open Home 2026! 🎥<br/><br/>Next week on Wednesday, April 8, we go live on the Open Home Foundation YouTube channel for our annual event.<br/><br/>Tune in to celebrate our community, share successes, and get excited about what’s next as we continue to build in the open. 👇<br/><br/>#HomeAssistant #ESPHome #MusicAssistant #SmartHome #HomeAutomation<br/><br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyAL1to3Lm4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyAL1to3Lm4</a> 2026-03-30T15:00:55Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0djzalje6paewchy950v69hg6zk8krqefrcnxxgshc83zajs9yugzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06ag79k0dq Join us at TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht, for State of the Open Home 2026! 🇳🇱<br/><br/>Tickets include casual dinner, drinks, and a chance to connect with the community at the live event! See you there?<br/><br/><a href="https://sotoh.openhomefoundation.org">https://sotoh.openhomefoundation.org</a><br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/290/411/541/774/753/original/8876dae807d87e72.png"> <br/> 2026-03-25T15:01:00Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsv3pfnlu2uj3s3n7552g4pfq7rhrwwywmalkc9k0fdywp5aq3296szyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agwhxv9s For the March newsletter, we highlight why while Big Tech bets on AI, we’re investing in humans. 🤝<br/><br/>Read on to learn about how real people are our strength, the new community team, and more 👇🏼<br/><br/>#Newsletter #SmartHome #HomeAssistant<br/><a href="https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/why-were-investing-in-the-human-touch/">https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/why-were-investing-in-the-human-touch/</a> 2026-03-19T18:29:39Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqst396jrpq5ddfn306mwetvsfzc2pzqf950mccdxjwzdl6jgt59f9czyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agleqg4a For you lucky people joining us in Utrecht, NL 🇳🇱 for State of the Open Home 2026, we&#39;ve just released our program! 🗓️<br/><br/>If you don&#39;t have your ticket yet, a few are still available.<br/>sotoh.openhomefoundation.org<br/><br/>Your ticket includes: entry to the full evening, a casual dinner from 18:00, the main program at 19:30, plus drinks and networking afterwards. You&#39;ll also receive a welcome pack to take home!<br/><br/>#SOTOH26 #HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HomeAutomation<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/251/252/726/244/517/original/c70f8d43e83eb976.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-03-18T17:02:29Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqwjatlzfhhwxaelnwylwey2vgajgq67q0crw7p7ahcl0yrnn6aegzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agq203kd There&#39;s still time! 🕗 <br/>Tickets are still available for you to experience State of the Open Home 2026 in person.Join us live in Utrecht, NL 🇳🇱, April 8.<br/><br/>#SmartHome #HomeAutomation #HomeAssistant<br/><a href="https://sotoh.openhomefoundation.org">https://sotoh.openhomefoundation.org</a> 2026-03-12T18:01:58Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9kpw37txe5wrs84l0xefc8qethhkuh4882tyj09c9wyta03m9reqzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agtml89q Meet the speakers of SOTOH26! 🎙️<br/><br/>They&#39;ll be taking to the stage on Wednesday, 8th April to celebrate building in the open with our community, share successes and get excited about what&#39;s coming next.<br/><br/>Join us online or in person. Limited tickets available: <a href="https://sotoh.openhomefoundation.org">https://sotoh.openhomefoundation.org</a><br/><br/>#SmartHome #HomeAutomation #HomeAssistant<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/177/874/440/229/693/original/7bbeb6265a2cb60f.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-03-05T18:01:26Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswn6a7xcdc3fxzm72dudzdr2zlzuun8md4q442zdgh8yprzecxyrczyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agrc0qf4 Tickets on sale NOW! 🎟️<br/><br/>Your chance to join our live audience has arrived! Be part of the inspiring conversations, lively debate, and creative energy that flows when Open Home advocates get together!<br/><br/>#SmartHome #HomeAutomation #HomeAssistant<br/><a href="https://sotoh.openhomefoundation.org">https://sotoh.openhomefoundation.org</a> 2026-03-03T14:00:55Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0q7z0wqrmghk9mu66v90nt35t8nt7g4udch2rr4h4n3505ev02qgzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06aghx4lqd For the February newsletter, we highlight why openness fundamentally conflicts with how Big Tech makes money by forcing people into ecosystems that only the company controls.<br/><br/>Read on about how being open is our core innovation, learn about our new merch store, and more 👇🏼<br/><br/>#Newsletter #SmartHome #HomeAssistant<br/><a href="https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/the-final-frontier-big-tech-wont-explore/">https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/the-final-frontier-big-tech-wont-explore/</a> 2026-02-19T22:00:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspwxugt08n5qtedsu7wxjzy7l699lcrdyjuwjxwmjxwu92qlxghmgzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06aghdj2hg In 2026&#39;s first newsletter, we talk about how open source is the path to digital sovereignty: something you (and indeed nations) can own without relying on renting infrastructure.<br/><br/>Read on about how more control = better privacy, plus a recap of this year&#39;s CES &amp; more 👇🏼<br/><br/>#OpenSource #SmartHome #HomeAssistant #HomeAutomation<br/><a href="https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/dont-rent-what-you-need-to-own/">https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/dont-rent-what-you-need-to-own/</a> 2026-01-29T18:01:02Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsd3nl5gypjkkjr2afk7u44x7en7a8mscpa4pqcz74yvamdeankscczyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06ageyzn3v We shared the date for State of the Open Home &#39;26 - today we reveal a little more 👀<br/><br/>Join us - in person or online - in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on April 8. You read that right, in person! Tickets coming early February.<br/><br/>Read on for more on what you can expect this year 👇🏼<br/><br/>#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HomeAutomation<br/><a href="https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2026/01/20/state-of-the-open-home-2026/">https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2026/01/20/state-of-the-open-home-2026/</a> 2026-01-20T20:36:06Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspnt73ym0yhatjld8a9f984gflzds47d9365vesn5rlvwmr8q8lyqzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agp2rqr7 Big news from today&#39;s <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1hn2ymlvcarxgpg2ukdl0yja6dnfru4ps88jf5vhsv98xvtv9nk4sqxkl6z" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Home Assistant</span> (<span class="italic">npub1hn2…kl6z</span>)</a></span> live stream: April 8 is the date of this year’s State of the Open Home — an annual event where we highlight what’s new and what’s coming next for our projects.<br/><br/>Mark your calendars – more details coming soon!<br/><br/>#HomeAssistant #SOTOH2026 #SmartHome #HomeAutomation<br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/115/856/191/390/405/297/original/73e9784021667114.png"> <br/> 2026-01-07T22:33:07Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsf8yxmxa2577vt0eyc4ufx9ylpfqvmktssskfznuj9rrjtxjvgnpqzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agwgmy2j As the year winds down with the last newsletter of 2025, there are still some surprises in store! 🎄<br/><br/>We&#39;re thrilled to chat with our new commercial partner Apollo Automation about joining us – plus we welcome Z-Wave JS &amp; microWakeWord to the foundation. 🎉<br/><br/>Read more 👇🏻<br/><br/>#SmartHome #HomeAutomation #Newsletter #HomeAssistant<br/><a href="https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/meet-our-new-partner-apollo-automation/">https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/meet-our-new-partner-apollo-automation/</a> 2025-12-18T16:00:05Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsy8m2qlylcayvduw6genpy2xkzy6tkxxagmf982hn8xd5lcghuyyszyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agty953k We believe Matter is changing the trajectory of the smart home industry for the better – which is why we&#39;re thrilled the developer of matter.js has donated it to the Open Home Foundation!<br/><br/>Discover how we plan to take an active role in shaping the future of this standard 👇🏼<br/><br/>#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #Newsletter<br/><a href="https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/giving-matter-js-a-new-home/">https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/giving-matter-js-a-new-home/</a> 2025-11-26T18:01:00Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxwhrkq6y8mgl23myr3taj4s5flwp0ltynazjelk4qa5nt66gm90gzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agzxnthn Today, we’re taking a vital step that fulfills our founding promise to play a more vocal role in public discourse around the open home.<br/><br/>Read about why we’re tackling the issue of privacy head-on in an official position paper - the first in a series on our fundamental principles.👇🏼<br/><br/><a href="https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/drawing-the-line-on-privacy/">https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/drawing-the-line-on-privacy/</a><br/> <img src="https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/115/464/773/121/859/998/original/bc6b941038b66a97.png"> <br/> 2025-10-30T19:30:19Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp7rgk4pwykqsgrafu8k2rx78mmfzqed3udkpknx7mp6gff652a8gzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agum608z In the latest newsletter, we lay out the guidelines to ensure we don&#39;t get lost chasing AI for tech&#39;s sake when integrating it into what we build. With AI, we want our users to be in full control.<br/><br/>See what those guidelines are, upcoming meetups, &amp; more 👇🏼<br/><br/>#SmartHome #HomeAutomation #Newsletter<br/><a href="https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/ai-is-optional-privacy-isnt/">https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/ai-is-optional-privacy-isnt/</a> 2025-10-01T22:30:22Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstrhwwyrjsf4nhmjseqyg86qgwnz42gnpvsdv4rt8whh3yapuaa6qzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agfa89hc Are there too many smart home standards out there? In this month&#39;s newsletter, we peek into why there isn&#39;t one standard that fits all.<br/><br/>Check out the pros and cons of the biggest standards, and why we built our latest Z-Wave hardware, along with much more 👇🏼<br/><br/>#Newsletter #SmartHome<br/><a href="https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/why-isnt-there-one-standard/">https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/why-isnt-there-one-standard/</a> 2025-08-29T17:00:58Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsf8k9myrl2mat88ln7s0frq72dte23qq7jaxvh0lvlzq3jxnqzuvszyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agmuq70l Worried your cloud-controlled smart devices could be ruined by the manufacturer? You should be.<br/><br/>Our latest newsletter covers the recent cloud disasters from three companies, and why local control is the only safe path forward for your smart home 👇🏼<br/><br/>#Newsletter #SmartHome #HomeAutomation<br/><a href="https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/you-dont-own-it-if-they-can-break-it/">https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/you-dont-own-it-if-they-can-break-it/</a> 2025-07-31T20:00:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxkk0mta8c2xsr5aw8mpq45fwpfc8pvslryl84mwk75s94fdaqayczyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agvrs324 June was an especially energizing month - we came together in person for the first Open Home Foundation Summit in Dublin. 🤩<br/><br/>This month&#39;s newsletter covers highlights from the summit, stats from Community Day, new voice features, Apple following our lead, and more! Read on 👇🏼<br/><br/>#Newsletter #HomeAutomation #SmartHome #HomeAssistant<br/><a href="https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/getting-out-of-the-home/">https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/getting-out-of-the-home/</a> 2025-06-30T19:00:09Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyyme5fzsqd4nwmphxk5cy8flnkumc09eh98glppyjf3gqht20qrczyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agxedajv We have several new job openings! 🥳 Do any of these sound like a fit? We&#39;d love to hear from you - apply today! 👇🏼<br/><br/>🔹 Node.js Engineer<br/>🔹 Cloud Infrastructure Engineer<br/>🔹 E-Commerce Operations Manager<br/>🔹 Digital Marketing Manager<br/>🔹 Market Researcher<br/><a href="https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/openhomefoundation/">https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/openhomefoundation/</a> 2025-06-26T14:00:09Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsza36px2d8kcfxz96svqr390nqfl226r3ng4uvgpk5drkjjqtmjhqzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agkf95lk 📣 WE&#39;RE ALSO HIRING a Talent Acquisition &amp; HR Specialist for the Back-Office team! Are you located in Europe &amp; have:<br/><br/>✅ Recruited technical &amp; non-technical roles?<br/>✅ Worked w/ remote teams?<br/>✅ Sourcing techniques beyond LinkedIn?<br/><br/>Tell us more, apply today! 👇🏼<br/><a href="https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/openhomefoundation/7c685cbe-0554-4554-98b4-cf7152cff2a6">https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/openhomefoundation/7c685cbe-0554-4554-98b4-cf7152cff2a6</a> 2025-06-12T21:00:37Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvjumx69xmsn4vregl8s8h5nynlvcf69myu9f8nu68d7tyuhppulszyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agrp7p5y 📣 WE&#39;RE HIRING a Node.js Engineer under the Ecosystem department - this person will help us build the device database we&#39;re working on. Are you:<br/><br/>✅ Based in Europe?<br/>✅ Experienced in Typescript?<br/>✅ A contributor to open source projects?<br/><br/>We&#39;d love to hear more from you! Apply here 👇🏼<br/><a href="https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/openhomefoundation/5adf234d-4c69-419e-8b21-ac907a9689b0">https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/openhomefoundation/5adf234d-4c69-419e-8b21-ac907a9689b0</a> 2025-06-12T20:00:37Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8exqc867eq0svetmuhaucx5puhz3rsh3t74y8k9c7gfedq2kfl2szyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06ag2gsxgh In this month&#39;s newsletter, we delve into why Matter&#39;s slow progress may not be a bad thing - its future is promising.<br/><br/>Read on to learn how open source is shaping this new smart home standard, and catch up on the latest Open Home news 👇🏼<br/><br/>#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #Newsletter<br/><a href="https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/its-just-a-matter-of-time/">https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/its-just-a-matter-of-time/</a> 2025-05-29T19:00:31Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2l4v2wvsnfquc56n54lmkjw2w63s0atlfrqtnp0k67uqdr98nheqzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06ag4jlaq4 April marks the 1st year of the Open Home Foundation. In this month&#39;s newsletter, we look back on what we accomplished in that time and what&#39;s to come from us. 👏🏻<br/><br/>Catch up on what we&#39;ve done and read more on the next big thing for the foundation 👇🏼<br/><br/>#Newsletter #SmartHome #OpenHome #HomeAssistant<br/><a href="https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/big-first-year-bigger-second/">https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/big-first-year-bigger-second/</a> 2025-04-30T20:00:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsr32wtd7dklhlkzfvfefve88au6xkn2rr3skddpr4j479fw0rc7gczyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agrdr6zy ‼️ It&#39;s your 24 hour reminder - State of the Open Home 2025 is *tomorrow*!!<br/><br/>This is your final reminder, so be sure to hit that 🔔 to get notified when we go live @ 18:00 GMT / 20:00 CEST / 14:00 EDT!<br/><br/>#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HomeAutomation<br/><a href="https://youtube.com/live/o4Vctz1_KYE">https://youtube.com/live/o4Vctz1_KYE</a> 2025-04-11T18:00:53Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8wqes9pu9mtcymn25hqrcztnfzxjjyf83j856yfkwp965my68kagzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agk6vg5a This is your 8 day notice ‼️<br/><br/>We&#39;ll be live - April 12th - for the State of the Open Home 2025! 👏🏻<br/><br/>You don&#39;t want to miss this - hit the 🔔 on the live event below to be reminded when we go live next Saturday.<br/><br/>#SmartHome #HomeAutomation #HomeAssistant<br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/o4Vctz1_KYE">https://www.youtube.com/live/o4Vctz1_KYE</a> 2025-04-04T18:00:50Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsw2glcg2s6uwfceek6wkjn8g8nchjsmx7dlcht74v76w4u98j036czyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agkuxf5q For March&#39;s newsletter, we dig deep into what cost users pay to have AI voice control. (Mini spoiler: it&#39;s your data.)<br/><br/>We also go over being Matter certified, a reminder to save the date for the State of the Open Home, and more!<br/><br/>Catch it all 👇🏼<br/><br/>#SmartHome #Newsletter #HomeAutomation #HomeAssistant<br/><a href="https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/ai-voice-control-at-what-cost/">https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/ai-voice-control-at-what-cost/</a> 2025-03-31T19:00:57Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszz9xh2zmgwqxvj3sq3xqy044q5j8ug0z8qpwag2hu5xhae4zjehgzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agtt78zy 🚨 Save the date!<br/><br/>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&#39;s to come over the next year.<br/><br/>Check out the <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1hn2ymlvcarxgpg2ukdl0yja6dnfru4ps88jf5vhsv98xvtv9nk4sqxkl6z" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Home Assistant</span> (<span class="italic">npub1hn2…kl6z</span>)</a></span> blog for more details + the live stream link! 👇🏼<br/><br/>#SmartHome #HomeAssistant #OpenHome<br/><a href="https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2025/03/26/state-of-the-open-home-2025-announcement/">https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2025/03/26/state-of-the-open-home-2025-announcement/</a> 2025-03-26T20:00:36Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswsae28lyeu75dwtmz08ee766eqfzqcdu959ypl6p7fvg76k7wmxqzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agqyasfc In this month&#39;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.<br/><br/>Read on about our donations to important open source projects, new voice features, and more 👇🏼<br/><br/>#SmartHome #Newsletter #HomeAssistant<br/><a href="https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/the-independent-platform-that-serves-you/">https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/the-independent-platform-that-serves-you/</a> 2025-02-27T20:00:53Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqsmt26z096g9e5p9935q690jmyjxttl6shh05znsp4hqkffpcz6qzyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agj8xhy4 In the first Open Home newsletter of 2025, we hit the ground running!<br/><br/>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 👇🏼<br/><br/>#Newsletter #SmartHome<br/><a href="https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/were-here-to-change-your-mind/">https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/were-here-to-change-your-mind/</a> 2025-01-30T20:06:39Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsph25vl7uerhd9evsszrpuw02jgllufsmh965krcl3f3ey2hsrswczyqv3axj7uha0u8xjue085h9dxzthltyaxz4k00dggkh7gjn7n06agl63afv We are excited to announce Aqara is joining Works With Home Assistant! The first partner to join since our recent update to the program, they started with certifying Matter devices.<br/><br/>Read on to see what products they initially certified: 👇🏼<br/><a href="https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2024/09/03/aqara-joins-works-with-home-assistant/">https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2024/09/03/aqara-joins-works-with-home-assistant/</a><br/><br/>#HomeAssistant #WWHA #OpenHome 2024-09-03T18:25:29Z