In November 2025, Stefano Russello developed a custom integration for the Vevor heater within the home-assistant/brands repository, expanding Home Assistant’s device compatibility and automation capabilities. Using Python and leveraging skills in home automation and IoT integration, he enabled native monitoring and control of VeVor heaters, allowing users to automate and streamline their heating workflows. Stefano collaborated closely with the team to ensure clean integration patterns and maintainable code, laying groundwork for future enhancements such as status monitoring and climate control features. The work focused on robust integration quality and user experience, providing a solid foundation for ongoing platform improvements.