🚀 openHAB 5.2 is HERE!
openHAB has rolled out version 5.2, and it's a massive testament to the power of its global community! This release focuses heavily on extending user-facing features while maintaining stability for smooth upgrades from previous major versions.
The biggest highlight is the new LLM-based Chat interface in the Main UI. openHAB now allows you to interact with your smart home using natural language—no more rigid sentence matching! By integrating AI services like Gemini or OpenAI, users can have back-and-forth conversations (e.g., "Make the living room cozy?") and receive dynamic card renderings right in the chat feed.
This release also introduces a robust Item Permission Model to ensure that sensitive devices, like smart locks or alarms, can be protected from LLM access.
Thanks to 141 contributors and over 3,000 commits, openHAB 5.2 delivers a smarter, more capable, and secure smart home experience!
Read the full story here: OpenHAB 5.2 Release Blog Post