# ESPHome introduces a visual Device Builder in its latest release

DevFeed: [ESPHome introduces a visual Device Builder in its latest release](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/unbox-your-creativity-with-the-esphome-device-builder-16711.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://esphome.io/blog/2026/07/02/unbox-your-creativity-with-the-esphome-device-builder/>)

Author: Jesse Hills

Published: 2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [ESPHome - Smart Home Made Simple - Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/esphome-smart-home-made-simple-blog.md>)

Topics: [esphome](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esphome.md>), [dashboards](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/dashboards.md>), [Microcontrollers](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/microcontrollers.md>)

Tags: [announcements](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/announcements.md>), [beginners](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/beginners.md>), [esphome](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esphome.md>), [features](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/features.md>), [release](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/release.md>), [smart-home](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/smart-home.md>)

## AI overview

The latest ESPHome release introduces a visual Device Builder that replaces the old text-heavy dashboard with an interactive component catalog and layout workspace. The update is intended to make custom smart home device projects more approachable while retaining control for experienced users.

## Source excerpt

Discover a more approachable way to bring your smart home ideas to life: the new visual Device Builder in the latest ESPHome release.