In February 2026, Morten Jeppesen developed a custom Diesel Heater BLE integration for the home-assistant/brands repository, enabling users to control and monitor diesel heaters through Home Assistant. He implemented this feature using Python, focusing on BLE-based custom components and leveraging Home Assistant’s extensibility for home automation. The integration expanded device support and improved automation workflows without introducing major bugs. Morten collaborated with other contributors through Git-based code reviews, ensuring code quality and maintainability. His work established a scalable foundation for future BLE device integrations, aligning with Home Assistant’s platform goals and enhancing the overall user experience for automation enthusiasts.