HomeAssistant Core 2026.5.3 released on 19-05-2026
HomeAssistant Core 2026.5.3 is out now. Home users and integrators benefit from dependency and networking fixes plus a range of device-specific reliability improvements.
See the Home Assistant Core release notes on GitHub or the integration documentation for full details and upgrade guidance.
What’s in this release
- Dependency bumps: qbittorrent-api to 2026.5.1, aiodns (dnsip) to 4.0.3, pyIntesishome to 1.8.8 and aioimmich to 0.14.1 to address networking/DNS behaviour and client compatibility.
- Overkiz cover improvements: tilt controls for UpDownSheerScreen, stop command for pergola horizontal awnings, fixes for UpDownGarageDoor4T, OpenCloseGate4T and several cover is_closed/position reporting issues.
- Reliability and startup fixes across integrations: prevent Google Assistant entity sync from blocking startup, reduce GoodWe connect retries, handle various connection and template crashes, restore Apple TV keyboard-focus sensor on cold start, and multiple other robustness fixes.
Upgrade notes
- No explicit breaking changes are listed in the release notes; review the GitHub release page and the relevant integration docs before upgrading.
- If you experience problems after upgrading, revert to the previous release and file an issue on the Home Assistant GitHub repository with logs and reproduction steps.
Share any issues or wins you see after upgrading — the project and community rely on real-world feedback to catch edge cases and refine fixes.
