diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index a329f03..4ed800b 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ with open(os.path.join(here, "README.rst"), encoding="utf-8") as readme_file:
     long_description = readme_file.read()
 
 
-VERSION = "18.2.5"
+VERSION = "18.2.6"
 PROJECT_NAME = "aioesphomeapi"
 PROJECT_PACKAGE_NAME = "aioesphomeapi"
 PROJECT_LICENSE = "MIT"