ESPHome 2026.2.3 released on 03-03-2026

ESPHome 2026.2.3 is out now. Users can expect significant bug fixes and enhancements that improve overall functionality.
Users need to visit the product GitHub or official pages for more information.
What’s in this release
- Removal of the broken SSL fingerprints option for ESP8266.
- Fixes for millis overflow and underflow bugs in the sprinkler component.
- Enhancements to UART communication, including reversion of UART0 default pin workarounds.
Upgrade notes
- Be aware of the breaking change regarding the removal of the ESP8266 ssl_fingerprints option.
- Rollback to a previous version is recommended if the broken option is critical to your setup.
We invite users to share comments on their experience with this release.
