Episode 569 - Ring Goes 4K, Home Assistant Goes '95

On this week's show: Ring launches 4K video doorbells and a whole developer portal while Ubiquiti sends AI to the edge with a new series UniFi G6 cameras. Reolink shines bright with its solar floodlight cam, Nuki taps into Apple Home Key, and DEWENWILS dives into Matter with a smart pool pump timer. Matter 1.5.1 gets better camera streaming, Heatit joins Works with Home Assistant, and backup encryption gets a serious upgrade. Plus, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!
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Show Notes

• Artemis 2 live updates: launch time, pre-flight checks - thestar.com (thestar.com/news/canada/artemis-ii-nasa-launch…)
• HomeTech Headlines• Ring finally brings 4K video to its battery-powered doorbell camera | The Verge - theverge.com (theverge.com/tech/900270/ring-4k-battery-power…)
• Ring Developer - developer.amazon.com (developer.amazon.com/en/ring)
• Introducing G6 Edge Series - blog.ui.com (blog.ui.com/article/introducing-g6-edge-series…)
• Reolink’s first solar-powered floodlight camera offers wire-free home security | The Verge - theverge.com (theverge.com/tech/900204/reolink-solar-floodli…)
• Nuki adds Apple Home Key to its smart lock | The Verge - theverge.com (theverge.com/tech/899330/nuki-keypad-2-nfc-ali…)
• DEWENWILS launches the world's first Matter-compatible smart pool pump timer | Matter Alpha - matteralpha.com (matteralpha.com/news/dewenwils-launches-the-wo…)
• The latest Matter update improves camera streaming | The Verge - theverge.com (theverge.com/tech/904361/matter-spec-update1-5…)

• Pick of the Week: GitHub - piitaya/ha95: Home Assistant 95 · GitHub - github.com (github.com/piitaya/ha95)
• 2026.4 Beta: Infrared never left the chat - Home Assistant - rc.home-assistant.io (home-assistant.io/blog/2026/04/01/release-20264)
• Music Assistant 2.8: Let's get this party started! - Music Assistant - music-assistant.io (music-assistant.io/blog/2026/03/25/music-assis…)
• Heatit joins Works with Home Assistant - Home Assistant - home-assistant.io (home-assistant.io/blog/2026/03/24/heatit-joins…)
• We now make the best Zigbee and Z-Wave repeaters and open whole-home audio - nabucasa.mailcoach.app (nabucasa.mailcoach.app/webview/campaign/5463cf…)
• Modernizing encryption of Home Assistant backups - Home Assistant - home-assistant.io (home-assistant.io/blog/2026/03/26/modernizing-…)
• HAGHS (github.com/D-N91/home-assistant-global-health-…)
• GL.iNet GL-BE3600 (Slate 7) Portable Travel Router, Pocket Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7, 2.5G Router, Portable VPN Routers WiFi for Travel, Public Computer Routers, Business Trip, Mobile/RV/Cruise/Plane (amzn.to/4sfkDIF)
• Anker Nano Power Strip, Desk Clamp with 1500J Surge Protector, 5ft Extension Cord, 70W Max Gaming Desk Accessories, 6 AC, 2 USB A, 2 USB C, Home Office Essentials, Fit 0.6~1.8'' Tabletop Edge (amzn.to/4m7TLZG)