January 21, 2026 — Astrion Remote V1.0.38 represents a milestone in community-driven product development. This release delivers custom device and scene naming — a feature requested by multiple community members — along with critical binding fixes and crash resolution.
This update marked the first major instance of direct community influence on the Astrion roadmap, setting a precedent for how user feedback shapes the product.
What's New
Rename devices to match your smart home naming conventions.
Give scenes meaningful, memorable names.
Fixed internal ID migration from entity_id to card_id.
Multiple crash fixes for improved stability.
"Finally I can name my devices properly! 'Light 1' and 'Light 2' were driving me crazy. Being able to call them 'Living Room Lamp' and 'Kitchen Pendant' makes a huge difference."
The Community Feedback Loop
Custom naming was one of the most frequently requested features in the early days of the Astrion community. Users found that the default names from Home Assistant didn't always match their real-world naming conventions, making the interface harder to use.
The team recognized this feedback and prioritized the feature for V1.0.38. The implementation allows users to:
- Rename any device displayed in the Astrion interface
- Rename scenes and scripts for better discoverability
- Maintain custom names even if the underlying Home Assistant entity name changes
V1.0.38 changed the internal ID system from entity_id to card_id.
This means all existing card bindings had to be re-saved after the update.
While this was a one-time migration, it was a necessary change to support the new naming
and binding architecture.
Binding Fix: Why It Was Necessary
The internal ID change from entity_id to card_id was required to:
- Support custom naming without affecting Home Assistant entity IDs
- Enable future card-level customization
- Improve binding stability and reliability
While this caused temporary inconvenience for users who needed to re-save their cards, the architectural change enabled many of the customization features that came in later versions (including V1.4.0's custom button mapping).
Crash Resolution
V1.0.38 also addressed multiple crash scenarios reported by users, including:
- Crash when binding certain device types
- Crash during fast scrolling in device lists
- Memory management issues with large Home Assistant setups
How to Update
V1.0.38 is available via OTA. To update:
- Open the Astrion Launcher
- Go to Settings → System → Firmware Update
- Tap Check for Updates
- Follow the on-screen instructions
After updating to V1.0.38, you will need to re-save your card bindings due to the internal ID change. This is a one-time migration — your saved cards will retain their new names and bindings going forward.