Home Assistant Just Got SO Much Better - Here's Why

The July 2026 Home Assistant update is here — and it’s a game‑changer for your Smart Home! Your Home Automations are now beginner‑friendly, powerful, and actually make sense. I’ll show you what’s new, how the new Activity view works, and how the updated Automation editor makes creating smart routines effortless. In this video: • New Activity view – see what triggered what • Updated Automation UI – no YAML required (but still supported!) • Step‑by‑step example automation for kitchen lights • Why this update is perfect for beginners and advanced users alike • Tips for rewriting your old automations to the new format Subscribe for more -    / @wrongwordsonporpoise   V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T :    • Is Home Assistant The Future of Smart Home...   I tried to find a pun about carpentry, but nothing wood work. Join me on Social Media   / wrongwordsonporpoise     / 1478616899489122   https://x.com/WWOnPorpoise https://www.tiktok.com/@wrong.words.o... Want to Help me out   / usingthewrongwordsonporpoise   Buy a product from - https://www.onporpoise.co.uk/recommen... Inquiries: [email protected] #HomeAssistant #SmartHome #Home Automation #HomeAssistantUpdate #Automation #DIYTech #SmartHomeUK #TechReview #YAML #beginner‑friendly #smarthomeappliancesandgadgets #smarthouse #smarthousegadgets #wifi #homeassistant #gadgets2025 #automation #tech #homeassistant Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:46 What have they done? 01:28 Activities 02:53 What's in Automations 08:00 Proper Automations 15:00 Beginner explains an Automations 17:00 It was like that before