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Home Assistant Operating System (Green / Yellow) firmware

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Latest firmware: 18.2
Released: Jul 30, 2026
Category: Smart home & cameras
Last checked: Sep 14, 2026

How to update the Home Assistant Operating System (Green / Yellow)

Settings, then System, then Updates, then Home Assistant Operating System.
Take a backup first and keep the device powered — an interrupted OS update can require re-flashing the SD card or eMMC.

Always download firmware from the manufacturer or project itself. Firmwarely links out; it never hosts firmware.

What changed

Home Assistant OS 18.2 is a minor release fixing various bugs and smaller caveats. It mainly resolves networking (custom MTU) issues on Home Assistant Green and resolves eMMC/booting issues on Hardkernel ODROID-N2+. It also improves the update system integration on Raspberry Pi 5, making sure that …

Manufacturer release notes ↗

Version history

18.2	Jul 30, 2026

FAQ

How do I update the Home Assistant Operating System (Green / Yellow)?

See the step-by-step above. Updates usually arrive through the manufacturer's phone app or roll out automatically. Open the device's settings in the app and look for a firmware or software section.

How does Firmwarely know when there's a new version?

Every night we read the manufacturer's official release page for the Home Assistant Operating System (Green / Yellow) and record the version, date and changelog. If anything changed, subscribers watching this device get an email.

Is this an official Home Assistant page?

No. Firmwarely is independent. Device and brand names belong to their manufacturers; always download firmware from the official source.