Vendors

From music theatre to Home Assistant installers with Connor and Tez

Published 4 days ago
Recorded April 6, 2025
Duration 01:25:36
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We’re kicking off our new Vendor series of episodes, and first up are Connor and Tez who are making a business of installing Home Assistant for their customers
Chapters
00:01:05 Background and Challenges
00:02:02 Finding Home Assistant
00:03:53 Development and Expansion
00:13:47 Client Onboarding and Integration
00:23:11 Practical Challenges and Aesthetic Considerations
00:24:36 Smart Home Technologies and Sensors
00:32:00 Client Consultations
00:34:45 Hardware Recommendations and Remote Support
00:48:19 Managing Updates and Customization
00:55:54 Client Practices and Smart Home Installations
01:06:55 Security and Automation in Smart Homes
01:10:43 Product Recommendations and Home Automation Introduction
01:11:04 System Integrations and Favorite Automations
01:18:15 Presence Detection and Backup Strategies
01:22:33 Design Practices and Final Thoughts

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Home Assistant Cloud by Nabu Casa

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Zooz

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Notion

Notion combines your notes, docs, and projects into one space that’s simple and beautifully designed

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Hosted By

Phil Hawthorne

Phil is a Melbourne based web developer who lives and breathes technology. When he's not at his day job, he’s in his home office attempting to simplify his life through complicated tech.

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Rohan Karamandi

Rohan from Toronto, Canada works in the Technology sector as an architect designing network and datacenter solutions for his customers. His passion for technology stems from there and extends to IoT and home automation

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Special Appearances By

Connor Thompson

I used to be a Theatre Technician specialising as a Live Sound Engineer. I've always had a passion for technology and love being creative, and home automation is a perfect blend of these two traits. When I am not automating peoples homes I am probably freelancing as a Sound Engineer!

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Tez Errington

Technical Production Manager in theatre and live events with a passion for home automation and all things smart tech!

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Special episodes focused on various aspects of Home Assistant and Home Automation.