The Open Home Foundation fights for the fundamental principles of privacy, choice, and sustainability for smart homes. And for every person who lives in one. It does this by supporting the development of open-source projects, and open connectivity and communication standards.
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Last Notes npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation We're closing our merch storeβΌοΈ (temporarily) We're moving warehouses, and improving our systems. So the store's going to be unavailable for about two weeks, starting Sept 17. It would be very helpful if we had less stock to move between warehouses π *cough*. https://store.openhomefoundation.org https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/270/137/842/024/512/original/f395fdd8ff966e83.jpeg npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation Presence detected π‘ Want to talk shop with a specific team member at IFA Berlin? Here's when we're home. Stop by, say hi, and geek out about your favorite topics. π https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/128/424/806/505/306/original/a7e9862610807e9e.png npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation Shh π€« If you're at IFA this year, don't forget to come by our booth and grab some stickers. https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/117/094/764/666/261/785/original/030ffce6958d5f1c.png npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation Mark your calendars, because Community Day returns on Saturday, November 7, 2026! π We'll be releasing full details (with a fresh website π) in September, but read on for a sneak peak at some exciting changes for this year's event π #HomeAssistant #ESPHome #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #Meetups https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/community-day-2026-save-the-date/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation Google restricted key Android features, like wake word detection for voice assistants, to its own apps. So when the European Commission asked us what we thought about about it, we had plenty to say. And they listened. Alphabet must now open up 11 Android features to third-party apps β including ours β on equal terms. Read more π https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/a-big-win-for-android-interoperability/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation Find out how and why weβre implementing analytics on our websites: via open source software with no personal data collection or tracking. Read more π https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/making-our-web-analytics-open-source-with-plausible/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation We're inviting you to our "Cozy Sanctuary" at IFA Berlin this year! These shows can be exhausting. So stop by for a coffee and chat! You'll be able to rest, recharge, and get hands-on with products and merch π in your smart home away from home π Join us at IFA Berlin, Smart Home Hall, Sept 4 to 8. https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/ifa-berlin-2026-save-the-date/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation It's time for the July newsletter! βοΈ Take a trip with us to one of the world's largest botanical gardens, where they're using Home Assistant to make tech more approachable π±. We also discuss the new ESPHome Device builder, and preview our device database β and new T-shirts! Read on π https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/the-walled-garden-thats-breaking-down-barriers/ #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #Newsletter https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/970/056/665/488/570/original/8d6b944e8e4c2f5b.png npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation π The preview of our community-powered device database is live! Think "Wikipedia of smart home devices." Powered by real-world usage from thousands of Home Assistant users who opted in back in February, this is just the first step. More to come as we keep building in the open. https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/building-the-device-database-together/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation Mark your calendars ποΈ We're exhibiting at IFA Berlin 2026, from Sept 4 to 8! Join us to discover whatβs possible when privacy, choice, and sustainability are at the heart of smart home tech. https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/ifa-berlin-2026-save-the-date/ https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/839/597/582/824/277/original/b6509d82f3617031.png npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation It's time for the June Newsletter! 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. https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/breaking-free-from-the-disposable-smart-home/ #Newsletter #HomeAutomation #SmartHome #HomeAssistant #Privacy https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/811/621/170/738/486/original/98e39acff96e6d1c.png npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation The most sustainable device is the one you already own. π That's why our recent releases of Home Assistant and ESPHome help you bridge the gap between your smart devices and older, offline protocols. Read more π https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/proxy-all-the-things-no-device-left-behind/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation As part of our commitment to building in the open, weβre proud to publish the foundationβs very first Annual Report for 2025 π 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 whatβs next! Read more π https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/the-first-of-many-our-2025-annual-report/ https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/732/071/210/296/663/original/b18f2418e5e312c1.png npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation "Choice" is one of the Open Home Foundation's three core principles. And we believe you should be free to choose a voice assistant that actually speaks your language. That's why we've released 23 text-to-speech datasets β free to use, for everyone. https://community.mozilladatacollective.com/open-home-foundation-tts-datasets-on-mozilla-data-collective/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation We're thrilled to announce OpenDisplay as a new collaboration partner! This open standard makes it easier than ever to build low-power smart home displays that donβt look like glaring screens. π Discover why we think theyβre a great fit for us in our recent blog! https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/welcoming-opendisplay-as-our-newest-collaboration-partner/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation For our May newsletter, we discuss research as an antidote to 'software brain'. π§ Plus learn about our new collaboration partner: OpenDisplay, choose from our list of community meetups, and much more π https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/research-as-an-antidote-to-software-brain/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation From our first peer-reviewed paper to the decisions behind our projects π Open Home Foundation researchers Annika Schulz and Idil Bostan unpack how research shapes everything we do. https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/built-on-evidence-research-at-the-open-home-foundation/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation It's the April newsletter! This month, we reflect on an amazing State of the Open Home 2026, what it means to truly "Build in the open", and what's coming next. π Read on for roadmaps, RSS feeds, meetups and more! π #Newsletter #SmartHome #HomeAssistant https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/building-an-open-future-for-everyone/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation As always, you can watch the full event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyAL1to3Lm4 npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation Let's hear it for our speakers! π€ The team covered how we're building in the open, what's next from our commercial partners, and a new roadmap that you can shape! Thank you for joining us at State of the Open Home 2026. π #StateOfTheOpenHome #HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HomeAutomation https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/403/536/335/137/920/original/b2df23e1fdff4116.jpg https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/403/536/408/833/118/original/afcdbb4b91e41c62.jpg https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/403/536/518/071/966/original/fee1c037cbe12a3e.jpg https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/403/536/625/722/151/original/f723fe4e3503adab.jpg npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation The Open Home Foundation has an official blog now! π 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. https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/building-whats-next-state-of-the-open-home-2026 npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation Watch the full State of the Open Home here: https://www.youtube.com/live/XyAL1to3Lm4 npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation That's a wrap on State of the Open Home 2026! π Thank you to everyone who joined us in Utrecht and watching worldwide! We are so excited for the year ahead. Let's build in the open together! https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/375/818/137/932/391/original/00560f08cf3ce962.png npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation We are Live! π€ State of the Open Home 2026 is here! We're talking about what's up next for the Home Assistant (and other projects), how we're building in 2026, and sharing some huge wins from the year gone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyAL1to3Lm4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyAL1to3Lm4 npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation Join us live for State of the Open Home 2026! π₯ Next week on Wednesday, April 8, we go live on the Open Home Foundation YouTube channel for our annual event. Tune in to celebrate our community, share successes, and get excited about whatβs next as we continue to build in the open. π #HomeAssistant #ESPHome #MusicAssistant #SmartHome #HomeAutomation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyAL1to3Lm4 npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation Join us at TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht, for State of the Open Home 2026! π³π± Tickets include casual dinner, drinks, and a chance to connect with the community at the live event! See you there? https://sotoh.openhomefoundation.org https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/290/411/541/774/753/original/8876dae807d87e72.png npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation For the March newsletter, we highlight why while Big Tech bets on AI, weβre investing in humans. π€ Read on to learn about how real people are our strength, the new community team, and more ππΌ #Newsletter #SmartHome #HomeAssistant https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/why-were-investing-in-the-human-touch/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation For you lucky people joining us in Utrecht, NL π³π± for State of the Open Home 2026, we've just released our program! ποΈ If you don't have your ticket yet, a few are still available. sotoh.openhomefoundation.org 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'll also receive a welcome pack to take home! #SOTOH26 #HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HomeAutomation https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/251/252/726/244/517/original/c70f8d43e83eb976.mp4 npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation There's still time! π Tickets are still available for you to experience State of the Open Home 2026 in person.Join us live in Utrecht, NL π³π±, April 8. #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #HomeAssistant https://sotoh.openhomefoundation.org npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation Meet the speakers of SOTOH26! ποΈ They'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's coming next. Join us online or in person. Limited tickets available: https://sotoh.openhomefoundation.org #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #HomeAssistant https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/177/874/440/229/693/original/7bbeb6265a2cb60f.mp4 npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation Tickets on sale NOW! ποΈ 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! #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #HomeAssistant https://sotoh.openhomefoundation.org npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation 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. Read on about how being open is our core innovation, learn about our new merch store, and more ππΌ #Newsletter #SmartHome #HomeAssistant https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/the-final-frontier-big-tech-wont-explore/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation In 2026'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. Read on about how more control = better privacy, plus a recap of this year's CES & more ππΌ #OpenSource #SmartHome #HomeAssistant #HomeAutomation https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/dont-rent-what-you-need-to-own/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation We shared the date for State of the Open Home '26 - today we reveal a little more π Join us - in person or online - in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on April 8. You read that right, in person! Tickets coming early February. Read on for more on what you can expect this year ππΌ #HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HomeAutomation https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2026/01/20/state-of-the-open-home-2026/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation Big news from today's @npub1hn2β¦kl6z live stream: April 8 is the date of this yearβs State of the Open Home β an annual event where we highlight whatβs new and whatβs coming next for our projects. Mark your calendars β more details coming soon! #HomeAssistant #SOTOH2026 #SmartHome #HomeAutomation https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/115/856/191/390/405/297/original/73e9784021667114.png npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation As the year winds down with the last newsletter of 2025, there are still some surprises in store! π We're thrilled to chat with our new commercial partner Apollo Automation about joining us β plus we welcome Z-Wave JS & microWakeWord to the foundation. π Read more ππ» #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #Newsletter #HomeAssistant https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/meet-our-new-partner-apollo-automation/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation We believe Matter is changing the trajectory of the smart home industry for the better β which is why we're thrilled the developer of matter.js has donated it to the Open Home Foundation! Discover how we plan to take an active role in shaping the future of this standard ππΌ #HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #Newsletter https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/giving-matter-js-a-new-home/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation Today, weβre taking a vital step that fulfills our founding promise to play a more vocal role in public discourse around the open home. Read about why weβre tackling the issue of privacy head-on in an official position paper - the first in a series on our fundamental principles.ππΌ https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/drawing-the-line-on-privacy/ https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/115/464/773/121/859/998/original/bc6b941038b66a97.png npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation In the latest newsletter, we lay out the guidelines to ensure we don't get lost chasing AI for tech's sake when integrating it into what we build. With AI, we want our users to be in full control. See what those guidelines are, upcoming meetups, & more ππΌ #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #Newsletter https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/ai-is-optional-privacy-isnt/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation Are there too many smart home standards out there? In this month's newsletter, we peek into why there isn't one standard that fits all. Check out the pros and cons of the biggest standards, and why we built our latest Z-Wave hardware, along with much more ππΌ #Newsletter #SmartHome https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/why-isnt-there-one-standard/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation Worried your cloud-controlled smart devices could be ruined by the manufacturer? You should be. 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 ππΌ #Newsletter #SmartHome #HomeAutomation https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/you-dont-own-it-if-they-can-break-it/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation June was an especially energizing month - we came together in person for the first Open Home Foundation Summit in Dublin. π€© This month's newsletter covers highlights from the summit, stats from Community Day, new voice features, Apple following our lead, and more! Read on ππΌ #Newsletter #HomeAutomation #SmartHome #HomeAssistant https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/getting-out-of-the-home/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation We have several new job openings! π₯³ Do any of these sound like a fit? We'd love to hear from you - apply today! ππΌ πΉ Node.js Engineer πΉ Cloud Infrastructure Engineer πΉ E-Commerce Operations Manager πΉ Digital Marketing Manager πΉ Market Researcher https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/openhomefoundation/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation π£ WE'RE ALSO HIRING a Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist for the Back-Office team! Are you located in Europe & have: β
Recruited technical & non-technical roles? β
Worked w/ remote teams? β
Sourcing techniques beyond LinkedIn? Tell us more, apply today! ππΌ https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/openhomefoundation/7c685cbe-0554-4554-98b4-cf7152cff2a6 npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation π£ WE'RE HIRING a Node.js Engineer under the Ecosystem department - this person will help us build the device database we're working on. Are you: β
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A contributor to open source projects? We'd love to hear more from you! Apply here ππΌ https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/openhomefoundation/5adf234d-4c69-419e-8b21-ac907a9689b0 npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation In this month's newsletter, we delve into why Matter's slow progress may not be a bad thing - its future is promising. Read on to learn how open source is shaping this new smart home standard, and catch up on the latest Open Home news ππΌ #HomeAssistant #SmartHome #Newsletter https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/its-just-a-matter-of-time/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation April marks the 1st year of the Open Home Foundation. In this month's newsletter, we look back on what we accomplished in that time and what's to come from us. ππ» Catch up on what we've done and read more on the next big thing for the foundation ππΌ #Newsletter #SmartHome #OpenHome #HomeAssistant https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/big-first-year-bigger-second/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation βΌοΈ It's your 24 hour reminder - State of the Open Home 2025 is *tomorrow*!! This is your final reminder, so be sure to hit that π to get notified when we go live @ 18:00 GMT / 20:00 CEST / 14:00 EDT! #HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HomeAutomation https://youtube.com/live/o4Vctz1_KYE npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation This is your 8 day notice βΌοΈ We'll be live - April 12th - for the State of the Open Home 2025! ππ» You don't want to miss this - hit the π on the live event below to be reminded when we go live next Saturday. #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #HomeAssistant https://www.youtube.com/live/o4Vctz1_KYE npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation 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 ππΌ #SmartHome #Newsletter #HomeAutomation #HomeAssistant https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/ai-voice-control-at-what-cost/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation π¨ 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 @npub1hn2β¦kl6z blog for more details + the live stream link! ππΌ #SmartHome #HomeAssistant #OpenHome https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2025/03/26/state-of-the-open-home-2025-announcement/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation 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 ππΌ #SmartHome #Newsletter #HomeAssistant https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/the-independent-platform-that-serves-you/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation 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 ππΌ #Newsletter #SmartHome https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/were-here-to-change-your-mind/ npub1ry0f5hh9ltlpe5hxtea9etfsjal6e8fs4dnmm2z94ljy5l5m7h2q5rc8st Open Home Foundation 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. Read on to see what products they initially certified: ππΌ https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2024/09/03/aqara-joins-works-with-home-assistant/ #HomeAssistant #WWHA #OpenHome