Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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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
home-assistant.io/blog/2026/02/04/release-20262

🔗 Home Assistant Device Database (Open Home Foundation)
openhomefoundation.org

📺 RELATED VIDEOS
🔗 Home Assistant 2026.1
youtu.be/gHaGvTLIS1c

🔗 Home Assistant 2025.1 2
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🔗 5 Frontend HACS Integrations You Should Try
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