The Open Home Foundation fights for the fundamental principles of privacy, choice, and sustainability for smart homes. And for every person who lives in one.https://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mrd6jibi5y2zTake a trip with us to one of the world's largest botanical gardens, where they're using Home Assistant to make tech more approachable 🌱, the new ESPHome Device builder, and preview our device database! https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/the-walled-garden-thats-breaking-down-barriers/ #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #Newsletter23 Jul 2026 15:43 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrd6jibi5y2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mrcz2bwcqa22🎉 The preview of our community-powered device database is live! Think "Wikipedia of smart home devices." Powered by real-world usage from thousands of Home Assistant users who opted in back in February, this is just the first step. More to come as we keep building in the open. https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/building-the-device-database-together/23 Jul 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrcz2bwcqa22https://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mpjalll4y22jMark your calendars 🗓️ We're exhibiting at IFA Berlin 2026, from Sept 4 to 8! Join us to discover what’s possible when privacy, choice, and sustainability are at the heart of smart home tech. https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/ifa-berlin-2026-save-the-date/30 Jun 2026 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjalll4y22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mp4sxadck72cIt's time for the June Newsletter! 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. https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/breaking-free-from-the-disposable-smart-home/ #Newsletter #HomeAutomation #SmartHome #HomeAssistant #Privacy25 Jun 2026 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4sxadck72chttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mol6xvbnpd2yThe most sustainable device is the one you already own. 🌍 That's why our recent releases of Home Assistant and ESPHome help you bridge the gap between your smart devices and older, offline protocols. Read more 👇 https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/proxy-all-the-things-no-device-left-behind/18 Jun 2026 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mol6xvbnpd2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mnzikanjiu24As part of our commitment to building in the open, we’re proud to publish the foundation’s very first Annual Report for 2025 🎉 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! Link below 🔗🧵11 Jun 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzikanjiu24https://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mnryfrtr6p2f"Choice" is one of the Open Home Foundation's three core principles. And we believe you should be free to choose a voice assistant that actually speaks your language. That's why we've released 23 text-to-speech datasets – free to use, for everyone. https://community.mozilladatacollective.com/open-home-foundation-tts-datasets-on-mozilla-data-collective/08 Jun 2026 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnryfrtr6p2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mmtuajpotr2pWe're thrilled to announce OpenDisplay as a new collaboration partner! This open standard makes it easier than ever to build low-power smart home displays that don’t look like glaring screens. 😎 Discover why we think they’re a great fit for us in our recent blog! https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/welcoming-opendisplay-as-our-newest-collaboration-partner/27 May 2026 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmtuajpotr2phttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mmhbsuodnl2pFor our May newsletter, we discuss research as an antidote to 'software brain'. 🧠 Plus learn about our new collaboration partner: OpenDisplay, choose from our list of community meetups, and much more 👇 https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/research-as-an-antidote-to-software-brain/22 May 2026 15:47 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmhbsuodnl2phttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mmevghtw2e2jFrom our first peer-reviewed paper to the decisions behind our projects 🚀 Open Home Foundation researchers Annika Schulz and Idil Bostan unpack how research shapes everything we do. https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/built-on-evidence-research-at-the-open-home-foundation/21 May 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmevghtw2e2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mjmrrjhfh72kIt's the April newsletter! This month, we reflect on an amazing State of the Open Home 2026, what it means to truly "Build in the open", and what's coming next. 🚀 Read on for roadmaps, RSS feeds, meetups and more! 👇 #Newsletter #SmartHome #HomeAssistant https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/building-an-open-future-for-everyone/16 Apr 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmrrjhfh72khttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mjhlrzai2z2aLet's hear it for our speakers! 🎤 The team covered how we're building in the open, what's next from our commercial partners, and a new roadmap that you can shape! Thank you for joining us at State of the Open Home 2026. 🎉 #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #HomeAssistant #ESPHome #MusicAssistant14 Apr 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhlrzai2z2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mjaeepymmq2aThe Open Home Foundation has an official blog now! 🎉 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. #HomeAutomation https://www.openhomefoundation.org/blog/building-whats-next-state-of-the-open-home-202611 Apr 2026 17:28 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjaeepymmq2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mj3bv3utbs2kThat's a wrap on State of the Open Home 2026! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us in Utrecht and watching worldwide! We are so excited for the year ahead. Let's build in the open together!09 Apr 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3bv3utbs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3miyrejrrqr2aWe are Live! 🎤 State of the Open Home 2026 is here! We're talking about what's up next for the Home Assistant (and other projects), how we're building in 2026, and sharing some huge wins from the year gone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyAL1to3Lm408 Apr 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyrejrrqr2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mibwjadqyi2tJoin us live for State of the Open Home 2026! 🎥 Next week on Wednesday, April 8, we go live on the Open Home Foundation YouTube channel for our annual event. Tune in to celebrate our community, share successes, and get excited about what’s next as we continue to build in the open. 👇 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyAL1to3Lm430 Mar 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibwjadqyi2thttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mhve6obw4n2kJoin us at TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht, for State of the Open Home 2026! 🇳🇱 Tickets include casual dinner, drinks, and a chance to connect with the community at the live event! See you there? sotoh.openhomefoundation.org25 Mar 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhve6obw4n2khttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mhgn2bk4gd23For the March newsletter, we highlight why while Big Tech bets on AI, we’re investing in humans. 🤝 Read on to learn about how real people are our strength, the new community team, and more 👇🏼 #Newsletter #SmartHome #HomeAssistant https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/why-were-investing-in-the-human-touch/19 Mar 2026 18:29 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhgn2bk4gd23https://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mhdxpca2hr26For you lucky people joining us in Utrecht, NL 🇳🇱 for State of the Open Home 2026, we've just released our program! 🗓️ If you don't have your ticket yet, a few are still available. sotoh.openhomefoundation.org #SOTOH26 #HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HomeAutomation18 Mar 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdxpca2hr26https://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mguyadpkhn2fThere's still time! 🕗 Tickets are still available for you to experience State of the Open Home 2026 in person.Join us live in Utrecht, NL 🇳🇱, April 8. #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #HomeAssistant https://sotoh.openhomefoundation.org12 Mar 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mguyadpkhn2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mgdewq73jm2dMeet the speakers of SOTOH26! 🎙 They'll be taking to the stage on Wednesday, 8 April to celebrate building in the open with our community, share successes and get excited about what's coming next. Join us online or in person. Limited tickets available: sotoh.openhomefoundation.org/ #HomeAssistant05 Mar 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdewq73jm2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mg5wkzz4oe2wTickets on sale NOW! 🎟️ 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! #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #HomeAssistant https://sotoh.openhomefoundation.org03 Mar 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg5wkzz4oe2whttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mfalrksi4r2bFor 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. Read on about how being open is our core innovation, learn about our new merch store, and more 👇🏼 #Newsletter #HomeAssistant https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/the-final-frontier-big-tech-wont-explore/19 Feb 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfalrksi4r2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mdlemaoj5m2yIn 2026'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. Read on about how more control = better privacy, plus a recap of this year's CES & more 👇🏼 #SmartHome #OpenSource https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/dont-rent-what-you-need-to-own/29 Jan 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdlemaoj5m2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mcuz2y2kpk24We shared the date for State of the Open Home '26 - today we reveal a little more 👀 Join us - in person or online - in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on April 8. You read that right, in person! Tickets coming early February. Read on for more on what you can expect this year 👇🏼 #HomeAssistant #SmartHome https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2026/01/20/state-of-the-open-home-2026/20 Jan 2026 20:36 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcuz2y2kpk24https://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mbujkcwsu42cBig news from today's @home-assistant.io 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. Mark your calendars – more details coming soon!07 Jan 2026 22:33 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbujkcwsu42chttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3mabkb6ob3k25As the year winds down with the last newsletter of 2025, there are still some surprises in store! 🎄 We're thrilled to chat with our new commercial partner @apolloautomation.bsky.social about joining us – plus we welcome Z-Wave JS & microWakeWord to the foundation. 🎉 Read more 👇🏻 #SmartHome https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/meet-our-new-partner-apollo-automation/18 Dec 2025 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mabkb6ob3k25https://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3m6kgr3g2dm2qWe believe Matter is changing the trajectory of the smart home industry for the better – which is why we're thrilled the developer of matter.js has donated it to the Open Home Foundation! Discover how we plan to take an active role in shaping the future of this standard 👇🏼 #HomeAssistant #SmartHome https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/giving-matter-js-a-new-home/26 Nov 2025 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6kgr3g2dm2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/openhomefoundation.org/post/3m263p632td2zIn the latest newsletter, we lay out the guidelines to ensure we don't get lost chasing AI for tech's sake when integrating it into what we build. With AI, we want our users to be in full control. See what those guidelines are, upcoming meetups, & more 👇🏼 #SmartHome https://newsletter.openhomefoundation.org/ai-is-optional-privacy-isnt/01 Oct 2025 22:30 +0000at://did:plc:4ea5drq5cx7fpspa65ajd2hr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m263p632td2z