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.
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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.
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.