ESPHome 2026 4 5: HA addon opt in for new builder, bundle quoted secrets, fix dict sibling refs, WiFi safe mode fix, Nextion string fix
ESPHome 2026 4 4: fixes automation codegen, API reliability, ESP32 printf stack, drivers and UI bugs, Windows subprocess path handling
ESPHome 2026 4 3: UI fixes LVGL tabs, Nextion timeout, RGB565 animation, ESP32 WiFi NVS boot fixes, deep sleep type fixed, Windows TZ and encoder template
ESPHome 2026 4 2: LVGL UI and image fixes, smaller firmware and Pvariable bugfix, peripheral stability and interrupt IO fixes, ESP32 Secure Boot V1 ECDSA added
ESPHome 2026 4 1: core timing and watchdog fixes, display and LVGL fixes, codegen and include robustness, radio and platform fixes, dependency bumps
HomeAssistant Core 2026 4 3: fixes for integrations and sensors, corrected energy and EV units, Z Wave and MQTT reliability, dependency updates
ESPHome 2026.4.0: key highlights, board and SoC support, OTA and security upgrades, component and API changes, upgrade steps and rollback guidance
ESPHome 2026 3 3: fixes Nextion time source mismatch, clears LVGL image descriptor on size change, forces clean ESP32 rebuild when sdkconfig changes
ESPHome 2026 3 2: WiFi roaming, scanning and fast connect fixes, UART and serial reliability, BLE GATT and tracker resilience, component and sensor bugfixes
ESPHome 2026 3 1: deps bumped, API handshake timeout 60s, duplicate http request tasks fixed, ESP8266 ESP32 fixes, sensor and core reliability
ESPHome 2026 3 0: expanded hardware and build updates, new integrations and components, CLI and dashboard improvements, OTA reliability, upgrade tips and migration notes
Discover the highlights of ESPHome release 2026.2.4, featuring key improvements, bug fixes, and new features that enhance user experience.
ESPHome 2026.2.3 introduces key bug fixes, breaking changes, and enhancements in automation, UART communication, and various functionalities for improved user experience.
ESPHome 2026.2.2 brings bug fixes, API enhancements, and new features like disabling transforms in mipi_dsi, improving overall performance and reliability.
ESPHome 2026.2.1 brings BLE fixes, web server updates, compilation support for new chips, network enhancements, and frame synchronization improvements.
Explore the key features, bug fixes, and upgrade tips for ESPHome 2026.2.0, designed to enhance user experience and system performance.
ESPHome 2026.1.5 brings crucial fixes, component capacity checks, OTA enhancements, and improved WebSocket handling for better stability and reliability.
ESPHome 2026.1.4 release brings bug fixes and enhancements, improving log_pin(), max7219 buffers, MQTT warnings, and Wi-Fi connection reliability.
ESPHome 2026.1.3 is here with webserver updates, bug fixes for uninitialized variables, improved OTA error messages, and enhanced ESP8266 socket handling.
ESPHome 2026.1.2 brings deprecation warning fixes, new features like software reset, bug resolutions, and I2C/WiFi improvements for enhanced performance.
ESPHome 2026.1.1 brings WiFi enhancements, API stability, LVGL fixes, improved HTTP requests, sensor updates, and general bug fixes for a smoother experience.
Explore the highlights of ESPHome 2026.1.0, featuring new functionalities, performance improvements, and crucial bug fixes for enhanced user experience.
ESPHome 2025.12.7 fixes I2S audio buffer overflow and improves protobuf bounds checking for enhanced API reliability.
ESPHome 2025.12.6 brings crucial fixes: channel validation, conditional entity types, packet size checks, and OTA backend improvements for enhanced reliability.

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