East Essex Hackspace Open Home Community Day

​Home Assistant / Open Home Community Day – East Essex Hackspace

​Join us for a full day of smart home tinkering, talks, and community as part of the global Open Home Foundation Community Day — happening in cities worldwide on the same day!

​Whether you're deep into Home Assistant, tinkering with ESPHome, running Music Assistant, or just curious about privacy-first smart homes, this is your chance to connect with like-minded makers.

​What to expect:

​🎤 Talks and demos from fellow community members

​🛠️ Hands-on workshops and show-and-tell

​🔄 Hardware swap table — bring your spares, take home someone else's

​☕ Casual chat, tea/coffee, and good company

​Details:

​📍 East Essex Hackspace, Hawkwell, Essex

​📅 Saturday, 7 November 2026

​🕚 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

​All skill levels welcome — from total beginners to seasoned automators. Bring a project to show off if you'd like, or just come to soak it all in!

​Free to attend. Spaces limited, so grab your spot early.