WTH Do I still need to be a rocket scientist to get things done in HA

[petro]

@Upstatemike

So what if the Home Assistant team simply set aside some resources to review and update basic GUI functionality. This might involve looking at other popular platforms such as Homekit, Hubitat, Homeseer, Universal Devices Eisy, etc. just to see what features they offer in their GUI interface. These companies would not waste resources providing features that nobody wants so there is a good argument that if it exists in these systems that it would be welcome in Home Assistant.

There’s already a full time employee who does this. Home Assistant currently in a multi-year transition towards a more user-focused UI. matthiasdebaat

Future prototype of Home Assistant

In the State of the Open Home I’ve just shared a Home Assistant concept of the future. It’s something we’re working on for over a year to help us decide what and how we want to build. And you can try it yourself. Some highlights in this concept: Introducing smart defaults. A great default dashboard based on your rooms, devices and inspired by the latest smart home trends . Add a touch of drag & drop. And suggested automations based on your home. Make it about devices instead of en…

And Anika Schulz who does all the research.

Understanding Our Community: The 2024 Home Assistant Survey

[image] As Home Assistant continues to grow and evolve, so does our commitment to making it more inclusive, accessible, and aligned with the diverse needs of our community. To that end, we’re launching an annual survey—and we hope you’ll participate! A big part of building our roadmap going forward was focusing more on research, which led the team to bring me (Annika) in as a Senior User Experience Researcher. We could keep assuming our community’s wants and needs, but we’d rather base…

Bios here