I’ve been experimenting with N8N lately and discovered an amazing way to integrate it with Home Assistant’s Assist feature. It took some work but I got a proof of concept working.
The setup uses Webhook nodes to make N8N act like Ollama’s endpoint for the Assist integration. This wasn’t easy to set up but it’s working now.
I’ve tested it with Home Assistant nodes in N8N and Google Calendar AI agent tools. Right now I can control my lights through N8N and manage my Google Calendar events.
This setup opens up so many possibilities for Assist. It can now use RAG, have long-term memory, and work with MCP servers. Basically, Assist can now function as a full AI agent!
I made a quick video showing how it works but I’m too tired to share it right now. This project took a lot out of me!
Let me know if you want a tutorial on how to set this up. I might make one when I’m less exhausted.
I can’t tell if I’m just really tired or if this is actually as cool as I think it is. What do you all think? Could this be a game-changer for Home Assistant users?
wow, that’s super cool! i’ve been strugling with home assistant too, and your n8n approach sounds really promising. any issues with speed or stability? would love to catch that video, definitely need a tutorial soon.
This integration you’ve developed sounds incredibly powerful and innovative. Combining N8N’s workflow capabilities with Home Assistant’s Assist feature could indeed be a game-changer for home automation enthusiasts. The potential for advanced AI-driven home control is exciting.
I’d be very interested in seeing a tutorial on your setup process. The ability to add RAG, long-term memory, and MCP server integration to Assist could open up entirely new possibilities for smart home interactions.
Have you encountered any limitations or challenges with this setup so far? I’m particularly curious about response times and how well it handles complex queries or actions. Also, how does this impact Home Assistant’s performance overall?
When you’re less exhausted, it would be great to see that video demonstration. Your work could significantly advance the capabilities of home automation systems for many users.
Wow, Bob_Clever, you’ve really stumbled onto something groundbreaking here! I’ve been tinkering with N8N and Home Assistant for a while, but never thought to combine them in this way. Your setup sounds like it could revolutionize how we interact with our smart homes.
I’m particularly intrigued by the potential for long-term memory and RAG capabilities. This could make conversations with our home assistants feel much more natural and context-aware. Have you noticed any improvements in Assist’s ability to understand complex, multi-step commands?
One concern that comes to mind is security. With N8N acting as a middleman between Assist and various services, how are you handling authentication and data protection? It might be worth exploring ways to ensure everything remains locked down tight.
When you’re feeling up to it, I’d love to see that video demo. And a tutorial would be fantastic - I’m sure many of us would jump at the chance to replicate your setup. This could be the start of a whole new era in home automation!