5 New Features in 2026.2 (Home Assistant)
In today’s video, we’re taking a look at 5 new features I really like in the Home Assistant 2026.2 update 🚀
This is the second release of the year, and it’s a packed one — with UI and UX improvements, new cards, automation editor changes, and some really nice quality-of-life updates.
Home Assistant 2026.2 releases on February 4th, but if you want to check things out early (or help test and contribute), the beta is already available — links are below 👇
⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro
00:18 – 2026.2 overview & release info
00:47– Feature #1: Apps (Add-ons renamed)
01:47 – Feature #2: Quick Search (Ctrl / Cmd + K)
02:53 – Feature #3: Distribution Card
03:22 – Feature #4: Purpose Specific Conditions
04:12 – Feature #5: Sidebar
05:10 – Summary & Outro
📚 RESOURCES
🔗 Home Assistant 2026.2 – Full Release Notes
https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/20...
🔗 Home Assistant Device Database (Open Home Foundation)
https://www.openhomefoundation.org/
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