Core vs. HACS - Development - Home Assistant Community = 40rem)" rel="stylesheet" data-target="desktop" /> = 40rem)" rel="stylesheet" data-target="chat_desktop" /> = 40rem)" rel="stylesheet" data-target="discourse-ai_desktop" /> = 40rem)" rel="stylesheet" data-target="discourse-reactions_desktop" /> = 40rem)" rel="stylesheet" data-target="poll_desktop" /> = 40rem)" rel="stylesheet" data-target="desktop_theme" data-theme-id="19" data-theme-name="scroll to top"/> Core vs. HACS Development dualtronic July 24, 2026, 6:23pm 1 Basic HA question: Who decided if a new feature should be included as a core integration versus leaving it be offered by the community (HACS)? For example, if a company offering a new product wanted good HA integration, is there a governing body to allow it into the core project? I assume there is a process of some type. Sir_Goodenough ((SG) WhatAreWeFixing.Today) July 24, 2026, 8:15pm 2 I think you submit it, answer the questions, fix all the things that need to happen to be merged. I would suggest asking in the discussion area to get a feel of what is needed before you start working on it. Also there is a Developer section on the HA Discord where you can read and get questions answered. Michel July 25, 2026, 10:05pm 3 You can just create a PR with the new integration. For guidelines on adding a new integration see Contributing an integration to core | Home Assistant Developer Docs I would suggest to look at PRs of recently added integrations to get a feel for how it usally goes.