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  Open source home automation that puts local control and privacy first.
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        <h1>Join The Community</h1>
        We love to help with &amp; talk about home automation.

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        Read our founder's vision for the perfect 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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            Take over all the screens
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              Home Assistant Cast makes each TV a display.
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            Home Assistant Blue!
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              Where style and performance meet privacy
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            December 13, 2020
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              It's all about Home Assistant!
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            Home Assistant Tags
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              Use NFC to bring music to your life or automate the mundane.
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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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