Home Assistant Releases Version 2025.5 Marking Two Million Active Installations and Enhanced Features

Home Assistant has announced the release of version 2025.5, marking a significant milestone with over 2,000,000 active installations globally. This update is part of the ongoing evolution of Home Assistant, focusing on enhancing user experience and expanding functionality.

One of the most notable improvements in this release is the enhanced backup system. Users can now set retention policies for individual backup locations, allowing for tailored storage management. Additionally, a new feature facilitates automatic backups prior to upgrading the Home Assistant Operating System, ensuring data security during updates.

The update also introduces a variety of new text-to-speech voice variants for subscribers of Home Assistant Cloud. This enhancement allows users to choose from a range of voice styles, adding flexibility to the way announcements are delivered.

In terms of device integration, Z-Wave Long Range support has been integrated, enabling devices to communicate over longer distances. This is particularly beneficial for devices located far from the main hub. Furthermore, improvements in the user interface now allow for easier entity selection within automations, enhancing overall usability.

Home Assistant continues to foster community engagement with Home Assistant Community Day scheduled for May 24, 2025. Over fifty meetups are planned worldwide to celebrate the platform’s growth and allow users to connect with one another.

For more detailed information on the release and the new features, visit the Home Assistant blog.