March 23, 2026 — Astrion Remote V1.1.2.1 marks a significant milestone in the product's security posture. This release introduces self-signed certificate support, WebSocket TLS authentication, critical HTTPS fixes for Home Assistant Voice, and multiple automation enhancements.
These improvements make Astrion suitable for enterprise and production environments where secure communication between the remote and Home Assistant is non-negotiable.
What's New
Use self-signed certificates for secure local connections.
Encrypted WebSocket connections with TLS validation.
HTTPS support for Home Assistant Voice pipelines.
Enhanced card support for both scenes and scripts.
"The TLS support is huge. We've been waiting for this to deploy Astrion in our corporate smart space. Finally we can integrate securely without compromising on encryption."
Why TLS Matters
Prior to V1.1.2.1, Astrion primarily used HTTP for local connections. While this worked in many home environments, it presented security risks:
- Credentials could be intercepted on the local network
- No validation of the Home Assistant server identity
- Vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks
TLS (Transport Layer Security) solves all of these issues. Now, all communication between Astrion and Home Assistant is encrypted, and server identity can be verified using certificates.
Self-Signed Certificates
Many Home Assistant users run self-signed certificates rather than purchasing certificates from a public CA. V1.1.2.1 now supports self-signed certificates, making it easy to secure Astrion connections without additional costs or complex certificate management.
Users can now import their self-signed certificate directly into Astrion, and all WebSocket connections will be authenticated and encrypted.
HA Voice HTTPS Fix
This release also fixes HTTPS support for Home Assistant Voice pipelines. Users with HTTPS-enabled Home Assistant setups can now use voice commands through Astrion without connection errors.
Enhanced Automation: Scene + Script Cards
V1.1.2.1 expands the card system to support both scenes and scripts as automation triggers. Users can now bind:
- Scene cards — Trigger Home Assistant scenes with a single tap
- Script cards — Trigger custom scripts for complex automations
- TV Card Script Binding — Bind scripts directly to TV cards for context-specific actions
V1.1.2.1 also includes charging optimization improvements, extending battery health and overall longevity of the Astrion Remote.
How to Update
V1.1.2.1 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