Rohan and Phil are here to break down the 2026.1 release. We’re talking Home Dashboard improvements, a new multi-room audio protocol from Music Assistant, and of course some Zigbee quirks thrown into the mixWatch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA216Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story.Chapters00:00:00 - New Year, housekeeping, sponsors00:03:00 - SendSpin: open sync audio arrives00:10:00 - Cross‑ecosystem sync caveats00:14:00 - Voice PE audio and DIY speakers00:16:00 - Listener Q&A and AI log help00:20:00 - 2026.1 mobile Home dashboard00:24:00 - Purpose‑specific triggers expansion00:27:00 - New integrations00:31:00 - Labels/templates for presence00:37:00 - Protocol hubs, Matter, graphs, devices00:41:00 - Breaking changes, EcoWitt PSA, CESThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.comProducts DiscussedRoborock Q7 robot vacuum: https://amzn.to/4bkyEjoEcoWitt weather station: https://amzn.to/4jBcX0MSonos One: https://amzn.to/4pmsz9HHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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