ESPHome update available sensor

[WallyR (Wally)]

I can find a sensor for when the ESPHome module in HA have an update available, but I can’t find a sensor for when my ESPHome devices have an update.
Am I overlooking something in my search in the entity list on HA or does it not exist at all?

[jtenniswood (James Tenniswood)]

Agree, trying to find the same thing. I came across this automation but surprised that there wasn’t just an update flag in the device sensors (like a lot of other devices)

Auto-update ESPHome Devices via Automation

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