Home Assistant is one of my favorite software packages to self-host at home. It's utterly fantastic, managing our heating, lighting, smart devices, and even tapping into energy usage and generation.

Home Assistant 2026.3 brings room-by-room cleaning for robot vacuums, an Android voice assistant with a local wake word, more reliable automations, and numerous interface and energy improvements.

Have you ever imagined a home that anticipates your every need—lights that adjust to your mood, a thermostat that syncs with the weather, or security systems that work seamlessly in the background?