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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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