iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 25/07/2026

What a terrible state the world is in. Thinking about you man, hope everything is okay!

000

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 23/07/2026

Been working on this one and proud of where it’s heading. Take it for a spin and tell us what’s missing.

111

Reposted by Matthias de Baat

Open Home Foundation @openhomefoundation.org · 23/07/2026

🎉 The preview of our community-powered device database is live! Think "Wikipedia of smart home devices." Powered by real-world usage from thousands of Home Assistant users who opted in back in February, this is just the first step. More to come as we keep building in the open.

openhomefoundation.org

Building the device database together: Public preview now live – Open Home Foundation

Explore the preview edition of our community-powered smart home device database. We need your input to make this tool as accessible and useful as possible.

0194

Reposted by Matthias de Baat

Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Undermining European democracies. In broad daylight.

816995

Reposted by Matthias de Baat

Scott Jenson @jenson.org · 14/07/2026

I've been in UX for 40+ years (I started at Apple). Recently, I've been working on bringing UX to FOSS projects, and I see this attitude far too often (but not always!). It's terribly exciting to see this thread get so much support and love. There is hope yet.

0605

Reposted by Matthias de Baat

Guy Sie @guysie.nl · 04/07/2026

If you’re in Europe, you’ll want to check this out. They’re trying to push chat control through again, and this time the votes are stacked against us: fightchatcontrol.eu

fightchatcontrol.eu

Fight Chat Control - Protect Digital Privacy in the EU

Learn about the EU Chat Control proposal and contact your representatives to protect digital privacy and encryption.

058

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 27/06/2026

Brrr that is ugly. Do you know what happened?

100

Reposted by Matthias de Baat

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 17/06/2026

𝗪𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 We are so excited to share the first design ideas for the @openhomefoundation.org Device Database! We build in the open, and that means sharing work before it is finished. So here it is: a clickable prototype of the Device Database, and we would love your thoughts on it.

Screenshot of the Device Database design preview. Showing the browse page that has been filtered by local control only and the Lighting category.

172

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 17/06/2026

Really appreciated your kind words. Together we can build great things.

000

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 17/06/2026

From there, we have ideas for richer device pages and community editing, but we want to get the foundation right first. Try it and share your feedback: github.com/orgs/OHF-Dev...

211

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 17/06/2026

We have not settled on a final brand yet, so think of this as a working direction. The foundation is browse, search, and read. Every device gets a clear verdict on local control, cloud dependency, and support. No grades, just facts.

210

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 17/06/2026

172

Reposted by Matthias de Baat

nilay patel @reckless.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The most shadow banned post in the history of posts lol

8591561416

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 29/05/2026

Fun fact. White eggs are more sustainable.

010

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 15/04/2026

State of the Open Home 2026 in 2.5 minutes! Loved meeting new users and catching up with familiar faces, including people I worked with on contributions. Proud to share what we are building and where we are going as a community. Also got a new profile photo after years. youtu.be/TTsSRewv9ag

m.youtube.com

Our Highlights from the State of the Open Home 2026

YouTube video by Open Home Foundation

020

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 15/04/2026

Ik zie nog een plekje voor een van deze stickers 😉

110

Reposted by Matthias de Baat

Open Home Foundation @openhomefoundation.org · 14/04/2026

Let's hear it for our speakers! 🎤 The team covered how we're building in the open, what's next from our commercial partners, and a new roadmap that you can shape! Thank you for joining us at State of the Open Home 2026. 🎉 #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #HomeAssistant #ESPHome #MusicAssistant

2117

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 08/04/2026

Thrilled to be on stage today to share our ideas on building in the open 🚀

030

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 02/04/2026

Ai, that is not the experience we want. Wat kind of setup do you have? Do you have a backup? 🤞

100

Reposted by Matthias de Baat

Paulus Schoutsen @paulusschoutsen.nl · 24/03/2026

Do you like to party? Music Assistant is launching party mode 🎉🎉🎉 Release tomorrow @ www.youtube.com/@musicassist...

youtube.com

Music Assistant

Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

192

Reposted by Matthias de Baat

Open Home Foundation @openhomefoundation.org · 18/03/2026

For you lucky people joining us in Utrecht, NL 🇳🇱 for State of the Open Home 2026, we've just released our program! 🗓️ If you don't have your ticket yet, a few are still available. sotoh.openhomefoundation.org #SOTOH26 #HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HomeAutomation

152

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 13/03/2026

Ooh yes. You always need a wake word.

000

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 13/03/2026

You actually can with sentence triggers

Screenshot of Home Assistant automation editor

100

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 05/03/2026

Still a bit surreal.. I’ll be speaking at the SOTOH26! At freaking TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht! Very excited to talk about the plans of the Open Home Foundation and how we as a community can make a real change. See you there, or follow it live on the streams.

040

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 26/02/2026

Hooked my desk bike up to @home-assistant.io so now the office light gets brighter the harder I cycle. It’s basically an old school bike dynamo and makes me feel like a hamster. Currently being judged in lumens. 🚴💡

150

Reposted by Matthias de Baat

Home Assistant @home-assistant.io · 19/02/2026

We've been talking about it for forever, but now the wait is over: the @openhomefoundation.org merch store is here! 🥳 It's a great way to support our mission and show what you stand for with high-quality swag. 👕 Read on to learn what else is in store 👇🏼 #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #HomeAssistant

home-assistant.io

The Open Home Foundation merch store is here!

Introducing the Open Home Foundation merch store: an easy way to support our mission, while grabbing some quality swag in the process!

5427

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 06/02/2026

Also had a really fun day today. I created a bunch of frontend PRs with help of Claude. Feels amazing to design directly on the live product.

010

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 06/02/2026

Made an important pull request today for @home-assistant.io 🙂 The Matter icon felt a bit off center because of the gravity effect. I moved it 1px higher and now it feels centered. Small change but it makes a difference. Before > After

Before and after of the matter icon in a circle

260

Reposted by Matthias de Baat

Home Assistant @home-assistant.io · 02/02/2026

Imagine knowing how a device will actually perform in your home before you buy it 💡 We're building a database to make that happen! Read our blog to find out how you can contribute 👇🏼 #HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HomeAutomation

home-assistant.io

How we'll build the device database, together

We're building a device database to help everyone make better choices for their smart home. Discover our plans and how you can help shape them.

08711

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 23/01/2026

I genuinely like iCloud: it’s easy to use, family photo sharing is great, and it keeps my local disks nice and clean. I just want a setup where I’m not relying on it as the only place my data lives. Curious how others here balance cloud convenience with local backups?

000

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 23/01/2026

Experiment time 🧪 Just bought a NAS to experiment with local backups of my iCloud photos and documents. First test: Parachute Backup to pull everything down. So far, so good! Next experiment on the list: trying @immichapp.bsky.social for photo management 📸 Let’s see how far this setup can go.

330

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 21/01/2026

If you can't see the channel, make sure you set the correct role in `Channels & Roles`

000

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 21/01/2026

🎨 Calling all @home-assistant.io designers! We just launched a new Discord channel for hanging out and talking all things design. Come join us and help make Home Assistant even better. discord.gg/7FcRFq575z

discord.gg

Word lid van de Discord-server Home Assistant!

Open source home automation that puts local control and privacy first. | 156495 leden

152

Reposted by Matthias de Baat

Open Home Foundation @openhomefoundation.org · 20/01/2026

We shared the date for State of the Open Home '26 - today we reveal a little more 👀 Join us - in person or online - in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on April 8. You read that right, in person! Tickets coming early February. Read on for more on what you can expect this year 👇🏼 #HomeAssistant #SmartHome

home-assistant.io

State of the Open Home 2026: join us live in Utrecht, the Netherlands!

Join us in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on April 8 for State of the Open Home 2026. Your chance to celebrate, connect, and discover what's next – visit our site to learn more!

0131

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 09/01/2026

So your neighbor knows when you are in your bathroom 😅

100

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 09/01/2026

I quite like it so far. Not sure if it’s worth the price over two PIR sensors in the same room. Btw, I’ve put the Matter code sticker inside the device.

100

Reposted by Matthias de Baat

InOhio @inohio.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Nothing untrue here...

20043952110

Reposted by Matthias de Baat

Home Assistant @home-assistant.io · 01/01/2026

Time to say farewell 2025 and hello 2026. 😌 It's because of you, the community, that we were able to make 2025 our best year yet. 👏🏻 From all of us, to you and yours: here's to all the blessings we hope 2026 will bring. 🥂 #HappyNewYear #SmartHome #HomeAutomation

21034

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 29/12/2025

Slim! Mijn UX hoofd gaat altijd helemaal stuk als ik die “hoe klaag ik” boodschap voorbij zie komen.

010

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 15/12/2025

Why is that? What kind of YAML are you using?

000

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 14/12/2025

It is! 🔥 What would you focus on?

010

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 01/12/2025

What do you want to copy and paste? And why is they not easy?

100

Reposted by Matthias de Baat

Home Assistant @home-assistant.io · 19/11/2025

📣 INTRODUCING HOME ASSISTANT CONNECT ZBT-2 🥳 Designed by our friends at Nabu Casa, the successor to ZBT-1 is the best way to easily connect your Zigbee or Thread devices to Home Assistant. 💪🏻 Find where to get yours today ➡️ www.home-assistant.io/connect/zbt-... #HomeAssistant #SmartHome

3866

Matthias de Baat @matthiasdebaat.com · 12/11/2025

The @openhomefoundation.org was at the CSA member meeting in Barcelona. Great to meet like-minded people building the best smart home. With privacy, choice and sustainability in mind. Exciting things ahead with @home-assistant.io!

Colleagues and me of the Open Home Foundation in front of a CSA banner

051