🔒Home Assistant Renames Cloud to Link, Emphasizing Privacy and Openness

Home Assistant Cloud becomes Link, a privacy-first alternative

Home Assistant is renaming its cloud service, Home Assistant Cloud, to Home Assistant Link, positioning it as a privacy-first alternative to other cloud services. This change reflects a broader trend in the tech industry where users are increasingly wary of data harvesting and subscription price hikes. Home Assistant Link is designed to be a sustainable service that funds the development of Home Assistant while ensuring that user data remains private and not monetized. The service is optional and does not require the use of the cloud to work, offering features such as online speech-to-text, backup storage, and real human support. The new account page for Home Assistant Link is easier to use and provides a better overview of the service, with a setup wizard and a new settings page. The backend update for Home Assistant Link has improved responsiveness and added new security features.