ESPHome 2026.7.0: Native toolchains by default
ESPHome 2026.7.0 makes native toolchains the default on ESP32 and nRF52, adds EN18031 security groundwork, and overhauls Modbus.
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Unbox your creativity with the ESPHome Device Builder
Discover a more approachable way to bring your smart home ideas to life: the new visual Device Builder in the latest ESPHome release.
ESPHome 2026.6.0: Meet the new Device Builder
ESPHome 2026.6.0 retires the legacy dashboard for ESPHome Device Builder 1.0.0, raises ESP8266 WiFi security to WPA2, and modernizes the audio stack.
ESPHome 2026.5.0: Device Builder enters public beta
ESPHome 2026.5.0 launches the public beta of the new ESPHome Device Builder, reworks the main loop and watchdog, and modernizes the audio decoder pipeline.
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.