Mapping all the changes in Home Assistant 2026.10
Phil and Rohan unpack Home Assistant 2026.10, from redesigned maps and easier trigger-based automations to AI setup, Matter devices and Z-Wave network maps. They also discuss reports about LG TV privacy and Shelly’s planned acquisition.
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Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:00 Community Day plans
00:04:39 Home Assistant Link replaces Cloud
00:07:29 LG TV privacy concerns
00:16:38 Shelly’s planned acquisition
00:24:01 Critical iPhone notifications
00:26:16 Notification tips and Zooz sponsor
00:28:16 Redesigned and customizable maps
00:30:42 Easier automation trigger conditions
00:34:47 Dashboard visibility and AI tools
00:37:32 Z-Wave maps and YAML improvements
00:40:16 Generators and energy monitoring
00:44:00 Modbus, profiles and timers
00:47:56 Glass-break sensors and security dashboards
00:52:00 Matter updates and Thread plans
00:55:36 Templates, Hue and Z-Wave
00:58:00 UniFi Protect and integration updates
01:01:00 iCloud lists and local vehicle control
01:03:20 New infrared and energy integrations
01:07:18 Solar, messaging and plant integrations
01:10:27 Removed integrations and upgrade advice
01:11:24 Green Button energy data
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Hosts
Phil Hawthorne
Twitter: @philhawthorne
Bluesky: @philhawthorne.com
Rohan Karamandi
Twitter: @rohank9
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