Comment by antsar

Yes. This is frustrating. Notable examples:

Updating an ESPHome device config requires network to build/compile the image. [0]

Viewing your Integrations page leaks a list of integrations you are using to "brands.home-assistant.io". [1]

[0] https://community.home-assistant.io/t/esphome-completely-off...

[1] https://community.home-assistant.io/t/wth-why-are-brand-icon...