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ESPHome 2026.9.0: Faster builds and encrypted updates
https://esphome.io/blog/2026/09/16/esphome-2026-9/
Published: September 16, 2026 00:00
ESPHome 2026.9.0 parallelizes PlatformIO installs, lays the groundwork for a native ESP8266 toolchain, adds Noise-encrypted OTA updates, and frees ESP8266 RAM.
ESPHome 2026.8.0: Bluetooth on more chips than ever
https://esphome.io/blog/2026/08/19/esphome-2026-8/
Published: August 19, 2026 00:00
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!
https://esphome.io/blog/2026/08/13/community-day-2026-save-the-date/
Published: August 13, 2026 00:00
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!
https://esphome.io/blog/2026/08/12/the-esphome-starter-kit-is-here/
Published: August 12, 2026 00:00
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
https://esphome.io/blog/2026/08/04/simplify-your-esphome-setup-with-the-new-desktop-app/
Published: August 4, 2026 00:00
Download the new ESPHome Device Builder desktop app for macOS, Windows, or Linux, and start building your own custom smart home devices in minutes.
Making our web analytics open source with Plausible
https://esphome.io/blog/2026/07/30/making-our-web-analytics-open-source-with-plausible/
Published: July 30, 2026 00:00
The Open Home Foundation fights for privacy, choice, and sustainability. These principles are at the heart of everything we do, including how we handle website analytics. Our position is clear: we reject tools that track individuals across the web to…
Unbox your creativity with the ESPHome Device Builder
https://esphome.io/blog/2026/07/02/unbox-your-creativity-with-the-esphome-device-builder/
Published: July 2, 2026 00:00
Discover a more approachable way to bring your smart home ideas to life: the new visual Device Builder in the latest ESPHome release.