AnActOfCreationApr 20, 2024

The little smart home platform that could

https://programming.dev/post/13034760

The little smart home platform that could - programming.dev

- Home Assistant is now part of the Open Home Foundation, a non-profit aiming to fight against surveillance capitalism and offer privacy, choice, and sustainability. - The foundation will own and govern all Home Assistant entities, including the cloud, and has plans for new hardware and AI integration. - Home Assistant aims to become a mainstream smart home option with a focus on privacy and user control, while also expanding partnerships and certifications.

Show threadkakesApr 20, 2024
Is HA not already the mainstream option for privacy and user control? Maybe I just live in a bubble, but it seems like it’s already the go-to if you care about those things.
Show threadjimersonApr 20, 2024
I took it to mean they’re going to put it in prettier packaging, simplifying its use for the average Joe.
Show threadkakesApr 20, 2024
I’m totally cool with that. Even as a more technically-minded user, I see a lot of things that could be way more streamlined.
Show threadjimerson
I totally agree! They’ve come a long way, but making it easier to use can only help grow support for the project.
Apr 20, 2024 at 9:28pmWeb