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This is not the first time that LWN has looked at this project, of course; this review gives a snapshot of what Home Assistant looked like five years ago, while this 2023 article gives a good overview of the project's history, governance, and overall direction. I will endeavor to not duplicate that material here. Project health At a first glance, Home Assistant bears some of the hallmarks of a company-owned project. The company in question, Nabu Casa, was formed around the project and employs a number of its key developers. One of the ways in which the company makes money is with a $65/year subscription service, providing remote access to Home Assistant ...

lwn.net     May 17, 2025