2025.4 - A new areas dashboard and some big announcements (for us!)

A new Areas dashboard type lands in 2025.4. Meanwhile we’ve got some announcements about the podcast to shareWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha180Chapters00:00:58 Upcoming State of the Open Home00:02:49 Matter Certification and Open Home Innovations00:06:06 Motion Blinds and Community Day00:07:22 Podcast Updates and New Sponsor00:10:23 SwitchBot Integration Update00:11:56 Home Assistant 2025.4 Release Highlights00:12:18 Voice Support Enhancements00:19:10 New Areas Dashboard00:24:51 Backup Sensors and UI Breadcrumbs00:27:39 Home Assistant Features00:29:48 SmartThings and Home Assistant00:32:00 Home Connect Integration00:32:24 Roborock and Reolink Updates00:40:10 Breaking Changes & Updates00:43:59 Additional Episodes & PatreonSupport the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis 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.So for the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.comNotionNotion combines your notes, docs, and projects into one space that’s simple and beautifully designed. Try Notion for free when you go to notion.com/homeassistantHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeOur Sponsors:* Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy