ESPHome 2026.9.0: Faster builds and encrypted OTA
ESPHome 2026.9.0 parallelizes PlatformIO installs, lays the groundwork for a native ESP8266 toolchain, adds Noise-encrypted OTA updates, and frees ESP8266 RAM.
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ESPHome 2026.8.0: Bluetooth on more chips than ever
ESPHome 2026.8.0 brings Bluetooth to more chips, dramatically faster builds, Ethernet and WiFi together, a major Modbus overhaul, and more.
Community Day 2026: Save the date!
You’ve been asking all year, and the wait is over… Mark your calendars, because Community Day 2026 will be held on Saturday, November 7! 🎉
Get ready to start building: The ESPHome Starter Kit is here!
Meet the ESPHome Starter Kit: the easiest way to start building your own smart home devices – no soldering, breadboarding, or coding required.
Simplify your ESPHome setup with the new desktop app
Download the new ESPHome Device Builder desktop app for macOS, Windows, or Linux, and start building your own custom smart home devices in minutes.