Home Assistant OS 15.2 Release Summary
The Home Assistant OS 15.2 release focuses on enhancing kernel consistency across all supported platforms and improving hardware compatibility. Key updates include upgraded Linux kernel versions, enhanced networking drivers, and better sensor support on specific architectures.
With this update, users can expect improved system stability, refined device support, and more robust connectivity features, reflecting ongoing efforts to optimize the overall Home Assistant experience.
- Upgraded Linux kernel to version 6.12.23 across all platforms.
- Improved networking support with backported Realtek PHY driver enhancements for RTL8125D chipsets (including revision C).
- Enabled 1-wire temperature sensor support on the generic aarch64 builds.
- Automatic swapfile sizing now adapts more effectively based on system RAM.
- Graphics stability improved by disabling amdgpu support for specific GPUs on x86-64.
- Expanded testing coverage with new connectivity tests and Supervisor update fixes.
Detailed Release Notes for Home Assistant OS 15.2
General Operating System Updates
Automatic swapfile sizing logic has been refined to better accommodate variability in system RAM (MemTotal). This dynamic approach ensures optimal swapfile size adjustment, enhancing overall system performance and reliability during memory-intensive operations.
Platform-Specific Updates
Home Assistant Green
Kernel update: Upgraded the Linux kernel to version 6.12.23, bringing kernel improvements and security patches that contribute to increased system stability and compatibility.
Open Virtual Appliance
Kernel update: Updated to Linux kernel 6.12.23 to maintain kernel uniformity across platforms.
Networking improvements: Backported Realtek PHY driver enhancements target the RTL8125D chipset, now including additional support for revision C hardware (XID 688). These improvements ensure better network performance and hardware compatibility within virtualized environments.
Generic x86-64
Kernel update: Linux kernel upgraded to 6.12.23.
Networking: Backported Realtek PHY driver updates to support RTL8125D (rev C, XID 688), enabling enhanced compatibility with recent network interface cards.
Graphics: Disabled amdgpu support for SI/CIK GPUs and included a backported stability fix from the upstream kernel to prevent system crashes and improve graphic subsystem reliability.
Hardkernel Odroid
Kernel update: Linux kernel updated to version 6.12.23 for enhanced platform support and bug fixes.
ASUS Tinker
Kernel update: Employs the Linux kernel version 6.12.23 to provide improved system functionality and stability.
Khadas VIM Series
Kernel update: Upgraded Linux kernel to 6.12.23, ensuring up-to-date kernel security and performance benefits.
Generic aarch64
Kernel update: Updated to Linux kernel 6.12.23, maintaining kernel consistency across architectures.
Sensors: Added support for 1-wire temperature sensors, enhancing hardware monitoring and automation capabilities on aarch64 platforms.
Networking: Backported Realtek PHY driver improvements and expanded support for the RTL8125D chipset (rev C, XID 688), improving network compatibility for users relying on recent Realtek NICs.
Build System and Testing
The build system has received enhancements aimed at quality assurance, notably by adding new connectivity tests and resolving issues within the Supervisor update testing framework. These improvements help ensure smoother updates and greater system robustness.
Key Contributors
- sairon: Provided core kernel maintenance, implemented network driver improvements, contributed testing enhancements, and applied stability patches.
- michalsimek: Added 1-wire sensor driver support specifically for the generic-aarch64 architecture.
This release primarily focuses on consistent kernel version upgrades, improved networking compatibility with Realtek RTL8125D, expanded hardware sensor support, and increased system reliability through enhanced testing.
For full details and future updates, visit the Home Assistant OS 15.2 Release page.
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