Home Assistant has released version 2025.6, which focuses on improving user experience and maintaining support for current technology. This update was released a week later than usual, which allowed for extra testing and refinement. The main changes touch on Bluetooth handling, user interface pickers, the experimental area dashboard, and system support for certain installation methods and hardware.
One of the notable updates in this release is the improvement of the pickers throughout the platform. Pickers are dropdown menus that let users select from lists of devices, areas, entities, and more. In the last update, the entity picker received an upgrade, and this time, the same improvements have been applied to other pickers, such as those for areas, categories, floors, labels, users, and devices. The pickers are now more consistent and easier to use. The device picker now displays manufacturer logos and has a refreshed style. These changes should make it simpler to set up automations and manage configurations, as users interact with these menus in many parts of the Home Assistant system.
Bluetooth support in Home Assistant has also been updated. This release introduces a new Bluetooth connection graph, which visually maps out how Bluetooth devices connect to Home Assistant, including those connected through Bluetooth proxies. This makes it easier to see which devices are connected, which ones are within range but not yet set up, and how the devices communicate with the system. This update aims to help users manage and troubleshoot their Bluetooth networks. Alongside this, the Zigbee integration’s visualization has been updated to match the new look, making the user interface more consistent.
The experimental area dashboard, which was first introduced in April, has received more tweaks. This dashboard automatically creates a display based on the areas users have set up in their homes. The latest update adds a new “Actions” section, where users can find scripts, automations, and scenes. It also includes more types of entities, like number helpers, button helpers, counters, and timers, in an “Others” section. The “Entertainment” section has been renamed “Media players” for better clarity. These changes are based on user feedback and should help with finding and managing automations and devices in different rooms.
Another major part of this release is the announcement that support for certain installation methods and 32-bit computer architectures is being phased out. The Core and Supervised installation methods, which are advanced ways to run Home Assistant, are now officially deprecated. Home Assistant will now focus on supporting its OS and Container installation methods, which are easier to maintain and use. Support for older 32-bit systems, such as i386, armhf, and armv7, is also being dropped. These platforms are less common and can cause problems with compatibility and performance. Users running these setups will see a repair notification after upgrading, which will offer details on the changes and guidance for moving to a supported system. These deprecated systems will continue to receive support for six months, until version 2025.12. After that, they will not get updates or official help.
This release also brings new integrations to Home Assistant. Notable additions include Alexa Devices, which allows users to connect Amazon devices like Echo and Fire TV; Immich, a self-hosted photo and video backup app; and Paperless-ngx, a document management system. These integrations help users connect more devices and manage different types of home automation and media.
In summary, Home Assistant 2025.6 brings updates that make it easier to manage devices, improves Bluetooth network handling, and continues to clean up support for older systems and installation methods. The new features are aimed at making the platform simpler and more reliable, while encouraging users to move toward current hardware and supported installation options. These changes reflect feedback from users and ongoing work by the Home Assistant community. The next release is scheduled for the first Wednesday of July.
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