Neil takes us through how he is using AI to build his ultimate smart home with Home Assistant

Neil walks us through how he has managed to leverage AI tools to create his dream smart home with Home Assistant. From automating blinds to automating a winter cottage

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Welcome

00:01:21 - Neil’s background

00:03:33 - Starting with Google Home

00:04:53 - Lutron and motion sensors

00:06:06 - Complex HVAC challenge

00:08:52 - DIY manifold control

00:10:52 - Radiant cooling by dew point

00:13:23 - Gas vs electrification debate

00:15:51 - Coding with AI tools

00:19:59 - Sauna and smart blinds

00:24:21 - Cottage winter automation

00:31:20 - Remote access choices

00:33:55 - Multi-building MQTT design

00:40:41 - Plant care automation

00:44:54 - Device health monitoring

00:49:59 - Zigbee vs Z-Wave talk

00:55:06 - Future plans and tools

00:59:38 - Wrap-up

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