About this episode
We break down Home Assistant 2026.2: the Home Dashboard is now default, the new Command?K command palette, a dedicated Matter dashboard, and add?ons renamed to Apps. Plus: CES 2026 highlights, the Open Home Foundation device database and a Google Home outage.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA220Support 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 Intro00:03:00 CES Highlights and Shoutouts00:06:00 Device Database and Open Home00:11:30 Cloud Outage and Local Control00:13:50 Listener Feedback and Tips00:21:20 2026.2 Release Overview00:23:20 Home Dashboard Becomes Default00:26:45 Command Palette and Shortcuts00:29:40 Matter Dashboard and Apps Rename00:32:40 Automations, Cards, and Buttons00:37:10 Music Assistant, Media, Sponsor Break00:41:10 New Integrations Roundup00:46:25 Breaking Changes: Groups, Tuya00:49:38 Closing Thoughts and PredictionsThis 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.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter:
