Home Assistant Remote Update
A Home Assistant update is changing how device remotes work, potentially breaking established automations [https://howtogeek.com/tweaking-home-assistant-automations-for-years].
The update focuses on streamlining how Home Assistant recognizes and responds to remote control button presses. It changes the event structure, which could require users to adjust their automation triggers. Users who rely on specific remote button presses to trigger actions like dimming lights or starting scenes may need to reconfigure those automations. The changes aim to make remote control interactions more consistent and reliable in the long run. The Home Assistant community is actively discussing the changes, sharing tips and solutions for adapting existing automations. Some users are reporting that their remotes are no longer working as expected after the update, while others have found simple fixes.
