ESPHome 2026.2.1 released on 20-02-2026

ESPHome 2026.2.1 is out now. This release brings essential improvements for users, particularly in BLE and socket management.
Users need to visit the product GitHub or official pages for more information.
What’s in this release
- Fix for infinitely large characteristic values in the ESP32 BLE server.
- Enhancements to UDP socket management, including registration of socket consumption.
- Improvements to the web server, doubling socket allocation to prevent connection exhaustion.
Upgrade notes
- No breaking changes noted; ensure to review the new features for optimal integration.
- Rollback is possible if issues arise, but check the release notes for guidance.
We invite users to share their comments on their experience with this release.

