108: Year of Voice: A Bigger Deal Than You Think

Home Assistant's founder, Paulus Schoutsen, shares details about the Year of Voice, recent legal actions from Mazda, and the results of a recent third-party audit.

Plus, our recommended Nextcloud setup, converting dumb devices into smart ones with ESPHome, and more.

Special Guests: Brent Gervais, Listener Jeff, and Paulus Schoutsen.

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