If you've heard about Home Assistant, or maybe even took it for a spin in the past, you might be surprised at Home Assistant today. This isn't a how-to or step-by-step tutorial, but a friendly introduction to help you understand if Home Assistant is right for you. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just curious about smart home possibilities, this video will give you a clear picture of what Home Assistant has to offer... both good and maybe the not-so-good. I'll cover: • What is Home Assistant and why you might consider it • What you need to run Home Assistant • What skills you may need • Time committment • Other considerations, such as available help and documentation • Costs and alternatives So if you've been debating about whether Home Assistant is the right system for you home, maybe this video can help out! Chapter Links ============= 00:00 Intro 00:52 Background and purpose 02:01 Why consider Home Assistant? 06:17 What you need to get started 09:07 Interacting with Home Assistant 10:35 What skills you need 13:00 Time Commitment & Other Considerations 16:15 Potential Costs 19:01 Wrapup Links and More Info: =================== Getting Started with Home Assistant: List of Official Integrations: Home Assistant Help Page: How to Ask for Help (blog): Home Assistant "Green": It takes significant time, effort and occasionally substantial expense to create these videos. If you'd like to help support this channel and future content, or just say thanks, you can consider buying me a cup of coffee: #homeassistant