ESPHome 2026.3.0 released on 19-03-2026
ESPHome 2026.3.0 is out now. Expanded hardware support, build system and SDK updates, new integrations and improvements to the CLI, dashboard and OTA behaviour make it easier to target more Espressif board variants and produce more reliable builds for devices.
See the full changelog and migration guide on the project site for detailed upgrade steps and compatibility notes: https://esphome.io/changelog/2026.3.0.html
What’s in this release
- Expanded hardware support — additional Espressif SoC and board variant definitions alongside updated platform support.
- Build system and SDK updates — toolchain changes, prebuilt package and Docker/CI tweaks that affect flashing, binary sizes and OTA targets.
- New integrations and component enhancements plus CLI/dashboard and OTA reliability fixes that improve runtime behaviour and diagnostics.
Upgrade notes
- Review the migration guide in the changelog for any required YAML changes or deprecations and follow the recommended compatibility checks: changelog & migration guide.
- If you encounter regressions, pin to a known-good earlier release as described in the upgrade notes or flash a previously working binary while investigating.
Share your experience after upgrading — report issues or observations on the project’s GitHub and mention any behaviour changes seen on devices.