ESPHome 2026.4.0 released on 15-04-2026
ESPHome 2026.4.0 is out now. Users running ESPHome on controllers and sensors will see headline new features, broader hardware support, and reliability and security improvements that affect OTA, networking and integrations.
See the full changelog and migration guidance on the ESPHome documentation site for upgrade steps, hardware notes and API changes: https://esphome.io/changelog/2026.4.0.html
What’s in this release
- Headline new features, important bug fixes and performance improvements across sensors, switches, templates and the developer API.
- Board and SoC updates: new official board presets, expanded SoC and chip support, and changes to flash/partition handling and build toolchain requirements.
- Connectivity, OTA and security work: improvements to OTA reliability and speed, Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth stability fixes, and updates to encryption and credentials handling.
Upgrade notes
- Expect configuration syntax changes and deprecated options; consult the migration notes in the changelog for step‑by‑step guidance on common upgrade pain points and required config edits.
- If the upgrade causes problems, follow the rollback instructions in the release notes and check the listed minimal required versions for Home Assistant integrations and third‑party tools before attempting a re-install.
Share any issues, tips or unexpected behaviour on the ESPHome GitHub or community channels so others can benefit from your experience.
