ESPHome 2026.8.0 released on 20-08-2026
ESPHome 2026.8.0 is out now. It brings an overhauled Bluetooth/BLE stack for more reliable scanning and GATT handling, first-class Thread/Matter preparation with improved commissioning hooks and build-time support, encrypted OTA and stronger TLS defaults for secure updates, and a refreshed web interface with live logs and simplified device discovery.
Head to the ESPHome changelog on the official site or the project’s GitHub release page for full details and the complete list of changes.
What’s in this release
- Overhauled Bluetooth/BLE stack to improve scanning reliability and GATT handling.
- Thread and Matter preparation: improved commissioning hooks and build-time support to ease future Matter workflows.
- Encrypted OTA and stronger TLS defaults for safer updates, plus a refreshed web UI with live logs and simpler device discovery.
Upgrade notes
- Expect renamed or removed YAML keys and stricter validations; review the changelog and edit configs where migration or lint warnings indicate required changes.
- Minimum Home Assistant and toolchain versions have been updated and some platforms/components are deprecated; if you run into boot or flash issues, revert to the previous stable release and consult the migration notes on the release page.
Tell us how the upgrade behaves for you — share experiences or problems on the project’s GitHub issues or community channels so others can benefit from the notes you leave behind.
