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Released:
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<h1>Join The Community</h1>
We love to help with & talk about home automation.
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<h1>Alexa, turn on the lights</h1>
Use Alexa to control Home Assistant.
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<h1>Ok Google, turn on the AC</h1>
Use Google Assistant to control Home Assistant.
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Read our founder's vision for the perfect home automation
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Home Assistant Cast makes each TV a display.
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State of the Union 2019
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Learn why we do what we do and what is next.
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Learn how Hass.io can turn your Raspberry Pi into the ultimate home
automation hub <i class="icon-arrow-right"></i>
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Join the Home Assistant t-shirt revolution!
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Look sharp in blue, black or gray. Wearing a HA t-shirt is okay.
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<h1>Home Assistant is sponsored by</h1>
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<h1>Home Assistant in the press</h1>
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<a
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<a href="https://www.wired.com/2016/07/now-can-hide-smart-home-darknet/"
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<a href="https://opensource.com/article/17/7/home-automation-primer"
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<a href="http://www.linux-magazine.com/Issues/2017/203/Home-Assistant"
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<a
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