HomeAssistant Core | 2026.5.0

HomeAssistant Core 2026.5.0 released on 06-05-2026


HomeAssistant Core 2026.5.0 is out now. Operators of HomeAssistant tracking stable updates should review this release for any changes relevant to their setups.

Read the full release notes on the Home Assistant website for detailed information and upgrade instructions: https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2026/05/06/release-20265/

What’s in this release

  • Release tag: 2026.5.0.
  • Official release notes published at the Home Assistant blog: https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2026/05/06/release-20265/
  • Release date: 06-05-2026 (published 2026-05-06 15:31:21).

Upgrade notes

  • Check the official release notes for any breaking changes or migration steps before upgrading; follow the instructions on the linked blog post.
  • If you need to roll back, reinstall the previous HomeAssistant Core release and restore from your backups as documented by Home Assistant.

Share your experience after upgrading — report any issues or notable behaviour so others can learn from your run.

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