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From: Gord <31004434+googanhiem@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:28:50 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] Upload WWHA Apollo blog (#37742)
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+layout: post
+title: "Apollo joins the Works With Home Assistant Program"
+description: "Adding three devices, including their community favorite presence and air quality multisensors."
+date: 2025-02-27 00:00:01
+date_formatted: "February 27, 2025"
+author: Miranda Bishop
+comments: true
+categories: Announcements
+og_image: /images/blog/2025-02-apollo/art.jpg
+---
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+
+
+[Apollo Automation](https://apolloautomation.com/) has joined the [Works with Home Assistant](https://partner.home-assistant.io/) program. Certifying three of their newest devices, including their community favorite presence and air quality multisensors, giving users the best possible experience when using these devices with Home Assistant.
+
+Notably, these are the first [ESPHome](https://esphome.io/index.html)-based devices to receive Works with Home Assistant certification. Apollo is one of the first movers in an important trend that we're very excited about: Home Assistant community members turning their open projects into viable businesses that support a thriving Open Home ecosystem.
+
+
+
+## Background
+
+Apollo Automation is a growing family-run business rooted in the Home Assistant and ESPHome communities. And yes, they're named after their German Shepherd, Apollo 🐕.
+
+
Apollo Automation is built by and for the Home Assistant community. We believe in open smart home technology that gives users control, privacy, and flexibility. Joining the Works With Home Assistant program is a natural step for us, ensuring our devices integrate seamlessly while supporting the ecosystem we love. Home Assistant allows users to create powerful smart homes, and we are excited to contribute by making high-quality, reliable hardware that enhances the experience for everyone.
+ - Justin Bunton, Co-Founder, Apollo Automation +
+A multisensor for ants? 🐜
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