ESPHome | 2026.1.1

ESPHome 2026.1.1 released on 22-01-2026


ESPHome 2026.1.1 is out now. This release introduces significant enhancements to WiFi functionalities and API stability, benefiting developers and hobbyists alike.

Users need to visit the product GitHub or official pages for more information.

What’s in this release

  • Processing WiFi scan results to minimise heap allocation
  • Validation of LVGL dropdown symbols for Unicode compliance
  • Fixes for SSL verification issues on ESP32 and OTA failures on ESP8266/Arduino

Upgrade notes

  • Ensure to check for breaking changes related to manual IP connections
  • Rollback to the previous version if you encounter issues with the new API enhancements

We invite users to share comments on their experience with this release.

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