Home Assistant, 3D Printing & Tuya Escapes — With Mark Watt Tech

We sit down with Mark Watt from Mark Watt Tech — the high-fiving hero of Home Assistant tutorials — to chat all things smart home, AI, and turning 3D printing into a side hustle.We dive into how AI is reshaping home automation, the evolution of the Home Assistant project, and Mark’s creative journey from software tinkerer to YouTuber… to running a 3D printing business with his wife! Whether you're deep into ESPHome or just wondering why your Tuya plug still needs the internet, there's something here for every smart home enthusiast.Watch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha193Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:00:13 Meet our Guest - Mark Watt Tech00:01:43 Creator Calls00:02:41 Getting Started with YouTube00:06:02 Home Automation Journey00:08:18 Home Assistant and Technology00:11:02 Opinions on Matter00:17:24 Favorite Home Automation Setups00:26:50 Piracy and Services00:28:18 Voice Models and Annoyance00:29:20 Self-hosting AI00:30:32 Voice Automation Challenges00:35:52 YouTube Channel and Personal Projects00:40:22 Home Automation Advice00:43:15 Innovative Home Automation Hacks00:45:21 Creating Content on YouTube00:47:00 Music Assistant and Voice Assistants00:51:50 Upcoming Plans and Projects00:53:38 Introduction and Jealousy00:53:52 Smart Home Creation00:54:09 YouTube Break and 3D Printing00:54:17 3D Printing Business00:54:44 New YouTube Channel Plans00:55:11 Waiting for New Printer00:55:34 Video Content Ideation00:57:01 Security and AI in Video Feeds00:58:02 OpenAI Image Processing00:58:53 YAML Integration Plans00:59:31 Conclusion and ThanksSupport the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis 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.So for the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy