From d11e5bc3110bf292925c0be2ba68bbf55d245d31 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pierre-Gilles Leymarie Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:27:11 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] En article --- blog/2024-11-01-proactive-ai.md | 2 + blog/2025-01-17-2024-yearly-review.md | 166 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 168 insertions(+) create mode 100644 blog/2025-01-17-2024-yearly-review.md diff --git a/blog/2024-11-01-proactive-ai.md b/blog/2024-11-01-proactive-ai.md index 9bb80271..e4145e68 100644 --- a/blog/2024-11-01-proactive-ai.md +++ b/blog/2024-11-01-proactive-ai.md @@ -18,6 +18,8 @@ That was a good start, but I want to take it further! What if AI could be proact ## Imagine the possibilities + + Imagine a car pulls up in front of your house. A dedicated security guard would watch, recognize your car—its shape, color, license plate—and know immediately that it’s you. But hiring a 24/7 guard isn’t within reach for everyone! What if AI could play that role? diff --git a/blog/2025-01-17-2024-yearly-review.md b/blog/2025-01-17-2024-yearly-review.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..2025b539 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2025-01-17-2024-yearly-review.md @@ -0,0 +1,166 @@ +--- +title: Review, Growth & 2025 Projects 🚀 +description: Reflecting on an exceptional year for Gladys Assistant. +authors: pierregilles +image: /img/presentation/2024-year-in-review.jpg +slug: 2024-year-in-review +--- + +Hello everyone, and Happy New Year 2025! + +I hope you had an excellent 2024. + +For Gladys, 2024 was a pivotal year, marked by personal changes that allowed Gladys to develop to its full potential! + +Indeed, I moved into an apartment fully automated with Gladys. It has become a real showcase of the work we've done and allowed me to record dozens of tutorials on smart home technology. + +## What happened in 2024? + + + +2024 was an incredibly active year: + +- **27 Gladys releases** (about one every two weeks) +- Filming and launching a [complete smart home training course](https://formation.gladysassistant.com/) (41 videos/articles currently available) +- Launching a starter kit including hardware + +### Development + +Several major features were delivered this year: + +- Migration to **DuckDB**, reducing storage usage by up to 97% +- Integration of **Z-Wave JS**, **Netatmo**, **Sonos**, **Free Mobile**, **Airplay**, and more +- Support for **EDF Tempo** +- External support for **Zigbee2mqtt** +- **AI**: Voice integration with speakers (Sonos, Google Home, HomePod) +- **AI**: ChatGPT 4.0 and proactive AI in scenes + +## Usage + +The start of 2024 saw a significant increase in new installations compared to 2023: + +![Installations 2024 Gladys Assistant](../static/img/articles/fr/year-in-review-2024/installations.jpg) + +The end of the year was quieter, and it’s hard to say whether this decrease in activity is due to my own slower pace — I was traveling in September/October and then on Christmas holidays at the end of the year — or if it was simply a period when everyone was generally less available. In any case, these variations are normal: there are always ups and downs 😄 + +### Revenue + +In total, Gladys Plus generated **€17,428** in revenue in 2024, a **+105.8%** growth compared to 2023. This growth was mainly driven by the launch of the starter kit. + +![Revenue 2024 Gladys Assistant](../static/img/articles/fr/year-in-review-2024/revenue.jpg) + +Gladys Plus now has an **MRR of €874**, a **+18.15%** increase from last year. + +![MRR 2024 Gladys Assistant](../static/img/articles/fr/year-in-review-2024/mrr.jpg) + +These results validate our strategic choices for Gladys, and I plan to continue on this path in 2025. + +## The YouTube Channel + +This year, the [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@GladysAssistant) experienced a slight drop in views, as I didn’t publish any videos in the second half of the year. + +![YouTube 2024 Gladys Assistant](../static/img/articles/fr/year-in-review-2024/youtube.jpg) + +Working part-time on Gladys, I had to prioritize between development, support, documentation, filming the training course, and the starter kit. Pausing YouTube was a strategic decision, and the results confirm it. 😄 + +In 2025, I plan to revive the channel to attract new users. Perhaps we could organize more **live coding** sessions? + +Here are a few videos published in 2024: + +## Social Media + +On social media: + +- [Gladys Assistant Twitter](https://twitter.com/gladysassistant): **2,680 followers** +- [Gladys Assistant Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gladysassistant): **759 likes** +- [Gladys Assistant Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/gladysassistant): **580 followers** + +On my personal account: **2,354 followers** on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/pierregilles). + +## The Newsletter + +There are **3,187** subscribers to the [Gladys Assistant newsletter](https://email-list.gladysassistant.com/subscription/1mXJoEWEl), broken down as follows: + +- **2,647** French subscribers +- **540** English subscribers + +Although the French subscriber base slightly decreased, the English newsletter is growing. I also enhanced the use of this communication tool in 2024. + +## Gladys Assistant GitHub + +The [Gladys Assistant GitHub repository](https://github.com/GladysAssistant/Gladys) now has **2,743 stars ⭐**, a **+12.88%** increase. + +Don’t forget to support the project by giving it a ⭐ if you haven’t already! + +# Projects and Goals for 2025 + +## Matter Integration + +The Matter ecosystem is becoming increasingly mature: high-quality devices are entering the market, and libraries are being developed. + +On the Node.js side, the official Matter library is now available, which will allow us to build Matter compatibility. + +I have a very positive view of Matter: it could finally be the unified smart home protocol I’ve been dreaming of since the project began. + +I believe that in the long term, Matter might become the only protocol, creating a larger gap between different smart home software. + +Currently, platforms like Home Assistant have a significant advantage due to the number of integrations, but this would diminish if Matter became the sole protocol. + +If the "communication" layer were standardized with Matter, the user experience would be the main differentiator between platforms... + +Which brings me to the second point: + +## UX Improvements + +I regularly perform "UX reviews" on Gladys, asking you: are there small issues in Gladys that bother you daily and would change your life if fixed? + +Each small change incrementally improves the product, and all these changes combined make Gladys increasingly user-friendly. + +In 2025, I aim to do significant work on UX to take Gladys to the next level of simplicity. + +## Even More AI + +If 2024 was undoubtedly the year of AI, I believe this trend will continue in 2025. + +I will keep following the latest advancements in AI to bring the best to Gladys. + +The goal remains the same: to make Gladys the intelligent assistant for your home. + +## North American Expansion + +The [international Gladys forum](https://en-community.gladysassistant.com/) grew significantly in 2024. + +In terms of installations, 12% of new installations now come from the US, and 7% from Canada. + +I believe the North American market should be my next focus. It’s a massive market (491 million people) with a strong tech-savvy audience. There are also many developers who could become contributors and help us move forward. + +To target this market, here are some steps: + +- Develop compatibility with the devices they use (hence the Matter development!). +- Communicate on platforms they frequent (Reddit, X?). +- Connect with local influencers. + +If you have ideas, I’d love to hear them! 😄 +We even have a passionate user living in Canada who can help us better understand this market. (Hi @lmilcent 👋) + +## A More Affordable Starter Kit? + +The 2024 starter kit was a hit, but I’d love to offer an even cheaper kit. + +The challenge is that at €259, it’s already hard to lower the price unless suppliers reduce their costs occasionally. + +One idea could be to offer a kit based on a less powerful mini-PC, reducing the cost. I’m considering the non-pro version of the Beelink S12, featuring 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of SSD, and an Intel N95 CPU. + +Would a less powerful but more affordable kit interest you? 😄 + +## Feature Suggestions? + +If you have ideas or requests for new features, feel free to propose them on the [forum](https://en-community.gladysassistant.com/c/feature-requests/7/l/latest?order=votes)! + +# Happy New Year, and Thanks to All! + +Thank you to everyone supporting Gladys, whether through help on the forum, subscribing to Gladys Plus, or purchasing the starter kit. + +I hope 2025 will be as fantastic as 2024! 🚀 + +Pierre-Gilles Leymarie