ESPHome 2026.4.0: Faster ESP32 defaults and signed OTA
ESPHome 2026.4.0 raises ESP32 CPU frequency by default, adds signed OTA and an ESP8266 crash handler, and speeds up state logging and config loading.
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ESPHome 2026.3.0: Performance overhaul and first-class RP2040
ESPHome 2026.3.0 delivers deep performance work across the main loop, lights and API, first-class RP2040/RP2350 support, and a new media player architecture.
ESPHome 2026.2.0: Faster builds, leaner runtime
ESPHome 2026.2.0 is a performance and stability release: faster ESP32 builds, smaller firmware, lower CPU usage, three new components, and security hardening.
ESPHome 2026.1.0: Automatic WiFi roaming and ESP-IDF by default
ESPHome 2026.1.0 adds automatic WiFi roaming, makes ESP-IDF the default on ESP32, requires API encryption and SHA256 OTA, and lands broad performance work.
ESPHome 2025.12.0: API action responses and HUB75 matrix displays
ESPHome 2025.12.0 introduces API action responses, conditional package inclusion, and HUB75 LED matrix display support, along with memory optimizations and eight new components.