The June 2025 Home Assistant update has arrived with a slight delay. Not on the first Wednesday of the month, as is tradition, but the second. A small deviation from the calendar, justified by the need to finalize a few adjustments. And honestly, it was worth it. This version 2025.6 is packed with practical new features and improvements that make the user experience even smoother. Nothing spectacular at first glance, but a series of well-thought-out refinements that make all the difference.
Faster, more readable, more intuitive selectors
Remember the new entity selector introduced recently? This month, all other selectors – devices, rooms, users, labels – benefit from the same treatment. The interface is faster, results appear almost instantly, and each line is accompanied by a small logo for easy identification of the manufacturer or origin of the device. It may seem trivial, but when configuring a complex automation or adding a new device in an interface, this visual comfort is a real plus.
A graphical view of Bluetooth: finally a clear network reading
Here’s a new feature that is likely to appeal to anyone using Bluetooth devices throughout the house. The new Bluetooth network view allows you to easily visualize how each device is connected: directly with Home Assistant, via a proxy (like an ESP32 under ESPHome), or just detected in the vicinity. This tool is very useful for diagnosing limited range or a capricious sensor. And that's not all: the Zigbee view also benefits from a small visual facelift in the same vein, for welcome consistency in the interface.
The zone dashboard matures
The zone dashboard, still in experimental version, continues to improve. It now features a “Actions” section that groups all automations, scripts, and scenes related to a given zone. Entities like buttons, counters, timers, or digital helpers are found in a “Others” category, which is more logical and better structured. Finally, the “Entertainment” section has been renamed to “Media players,” to speak the same language as the rest of the ecosystem. These adjustments are heading in the right direction and reinforce the consistency of the interface, especially for those managing multiple zones in their home.
An important reminder: some installations need to be migrated
This point may not be exciting, but it deserves to be highlighted: Core, Supervised, and 32-bit systems are now marked as deprecated. This is not a surprise, we already talked about it at the end of May, but this update marks the beginning of the transition. A warning message will be displayed in the interface for six months, and starting from December 2025, these configurations will no longer be supported. To avoid any unpleasant surprises, it is recommended to plan a migration to Home Assistant OS or a 64-bit Docker installation. The official site offers guides to assist with this transition smoothly.
A simple solution might be to migrate to one of the official Home Assistant boxes:
Easier management of media player groups
It is now possible to group or ungroup media players directly from their card in the interface. No more scripts or automations needed to play a song on multiple speakers at once. It’s quick, convenient, and above all very intuitive. For example, in the blink of an eye, it is now possible to send a playlist throughout the house, then refocus the playback in a single room at bedtime. This feature has been long awaited, and it makes its entry quietly but very effectively.
Restore an entity ID? It's possible!
When a sensor is renamed, one may sometimes regret the new name or wish to revert to the previous convention. Until now, this required a manual intervention in the configuration files. Now, Home Assistant allows you to restore an entity's original ID with just one click. A simple function, but one that will save a lot of time for many users, especially those who like to keep a clean and readable configuration.
Touch-ups here and there to improve the overall experience
As with each update, subtle but useful adjustments enrich the experience. There is improved fluidity in animations, faster searching in menus, better integration of helpers in dashboards, and fixes for minor bugs. Nothing spectacular, but real care has been taken with the finishing touches. And it’s precisely this level of detail that makes Home Assistant so pleasant to use on a daily basis.
Before launching the update: a few tips
Before any update, it is strongly recommended to perform a complete backup of the system. This includes configuration, databases, and snapshots. If the installation still relies on an old architecture or limited hardware, such as a Raspberry Pi 3 in 32-bit, it may be wise to anticipate a migration. This will allow you to fully enjoy the new features and avoid upcoming compatibility issues.
A version designed to improve daily life
This version 2025.6 does not bring a great revolution, and that's a good thing. It fits into a continuous improvement approach, with adjustments that make Home Assistant more intuitive, reliable, and enjoyable to use on a daily basis. It provides concrete answers to user expectations while laying the groundwork for a transition to more modern architectures. One more step in the right direction for a home automation system in constant evolution.
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