In January 2026, Chris Donner developed a custom Voip.ms SMS/MMS integration for the home-assistant/brands repository, enabling users to send and receive messages directly through the Voip.ms service. Leveraging Python for backend development and API integration, Chris designed the solution with a modular architecture to support future carrier integrations and scalability. The integration expanded the application's communication capabilities, allowing seamless SMS and MMS messaging within the Home Assistant ecosystem. While the work focused on a single feature and did not involve bug fixes, it demonstrated depth in backend engineering and established a foundation for future external messaging integrations and growth.