Imre is a Home Assistant user, who was frustrated with his Google Home mini, so he created a PCB that can turn your Google Home Mini into a Home Assistant Voice SatelliteWatch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA235Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story.Chapters00:00:00 - Welcome & sponsors00:02:30 - Imi’s smart home origin00:05:00 - Lights first, then sensors00:07:30 - Heating logic in Node-RED00:10:00 - Room presence tactics00:12:30 - Millimeter wave realities00:15:00 - Cameras, alarms, UniFi00:17:30 - Notifications via Telegram00:20:00 - AI greetings at the door00:22:30 - Protocols: Zigbee to Matter00:25:00 - Wi‑Fi at scale pitfalls00:28:30 - Voice stack & languages00:31:30 - MickiMic: project intro00:35:00 - Drop‑in PCB details00:38:00 - HA Voice compatibility00:41:00 - Gen2 plans & audio00:44:00 - Echo future & limits00:47:00 - Firmware hurdles00:49:30 - Crowdsupply journey00:53:00 - Pricing & sustainability00:56:00 - What’s next & thanksThis 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.For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.comApollo AutomationApollo Automation are the makers of open source smart home sensors built for the Home Assistant ecosystem. They're an official Open Home Foundation commercial partner and their devices are built with local control, privacy, and reliability in mind, giving you full control and flexibility right out of the box.Products DiscussedMiciMic PCB (Google Home Mini drop-in board): https://www.crowdsupply.com/micimike-rev-devices/micimike-home-mini-drop-in-pcb#productsGoogle Home Mini (Gen 1): https://amzn.to/3RtvxxGProducts we RecommendHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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