2026-10-29T17:30:49Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz Open Home Foundation https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/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