[sf_rob]

Whenever I submit Google Home/Chromecast bugs/feature requests I include some snark in my sign-off like "I know you don't care about this product and it will be killed soon, but if I'm wrong please consider the suggestions above."

[asveikau]

I expose my home assistant entities to Home so that I get voice commands using their speakers.

Stuff that you install in your house is generally expected to last a long time. Imagine centering your home around Google and having them unceremoniously kill it. I'm glad a vendor neutral open source project like Home Assistant exists.

Edit: apparently some form of this already happened with their alarm system. The $400 paperweight comment in this article hits hard -- shame on them for creating so much e-waste -- https://www.cnet.com/home/security/googles-nest-secure-has-f...