Join us as Paul Riley, an engineer with a background in rocket fuel systems, shares his journey into smart home automation. Discover how he leverages Home Assistant to tackle practical "little things" like a demisting mirror and even automate his boat. Paul also discusses his passion for ESPHome, exploring local AI applications, and fostering the next generation of tinkerers in electronics.Watch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha194Chapters00:00:14 Guest Introduction: Paul00:01:39 Paul's Background in Electronics00:06:05 Career Highlights00:08:41 Home Automation and Rockets00:13:57 Current Work and Tech Advancements00:18:35 Paul's Personal Home Automation Projects00:27:21 Introduction to Smart Gadgets00:28:32 Home Automation Innovations00:31:00 Gadget Enthusiast's Collection00:39:00 AI in Daily Life00:41:33 AI and Automation00:47:36 Smart Home Automations00:52:05 Challenges of Automation on a Boat00:53:15 Voltage Converter Setup00:53:46 Pros and Cons of Thermostats00:55:41 Voice Control Devices00:57:05 Cloud Systems and Security00:59:06 Getting Started: Electronics & Home AssistantSupport the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis 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.So for the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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