Home Assistant 2026.9 improves Modbus integrations, and a better activity history
Summary
This episode covers the Home Assistant 2026.9 beta, highlighting a critical Proxmox CPU configuration fix and new Modbus infrastructure for industrial devices. It also details upcoming Community Day events, new hardware from Apollo Automation, and iOS 27 shortcut improvements. The hosts discuss various integration updates, including EV chargers and accessibility features, while addressing listener questions on smart home sales and AI automation.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Nabu Casa and Apollo Automation
Home Assistant Maps API Key Requirement
Open Home Foundation Community Day Details
Apollo Cast One and ESPHome Sensors
iOS 27 Shortcuts and Home Assistant Integration
Mailbag: Real Estate Locks and Lockley QR Codes
Mailbag: Toothbrush Charger Battery Life
Mailbag: Pool Automation and Robot Cleaners
Mailbag: Selling Smart Homes and Documentation
AI Agents for Dashboard Building and Debugging
Future of Smart Home: AI vs Open Source
Proxmox Upgrade Issues and KVM64 CPU Support
Home Assistant Cloud Sony Speech-to-Text
New Modbus Library for Industrial Devices
Zeus Zen 12 Smart Switch Features
Security Dashboard and State Timeline Updates
Accessibility Improvements and Network Map
LG WebOS TV and Reolink Camera Updates
Mealy, MQTT Dashboard, and Media Browser
Nextblue Charger and Siliya Prism Integrations
ISO ICO Argo Locks and Samsung TV XLink
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