ESPHome | 2026.5.0

ESPHome 2026.5.0 released on 21-05-2026


ESPHome 2026.5.0 is out now. Anyone running ESPHome for device automation should check the official notes to see if fixes or changes affect their setups.

For the full changelog and installation instructions, consult the official release page on esphome.io: https://esphome.io/changelog/2026.5.0.html

What’s in this release

  • Release tag: 2026.5.0 for ESPHome
  • Official changelog published at https://esphome.io/changelog/2026.5.0.html
  • Release date: 21-05-2026

Upgrade notes

  • Check the official changelog for any breaking changes, deprecations or migration steps: https://esphome.io/changelog/2026.5.0.html
  • If you need to revert, install a previous ESPHome release or pin an earlier tag; see the project’s releases page for available versions and instructions

Tell us how the upgrade goes and what you tested — share any issues or wins on the ESPHome community channels or issue tracker.

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