Device database analytics sent are not shown in log files

[hmmbob]

The INFO-level logging of the device analytics sent should be more elaborate, in line with HA and OHF pledge to privacy and openness on how data is used. Currently, the Device Database submission logs:

2026-02-03 20:21:33.895 INFO (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.analytics] Submitted snapshot analytics to Home Assistant servers

However, the other analytics are waaaay more verbose in the logs and provide clarity on the submissions:

2026-02-03 19:52:26.952 INFO (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.analytics] Submitted analytics to Home Assistant servers. Information submitted includes {'uuid': '228c4c6xxxxxxxx7a3624e', 'version': '2026.2.0b3', 'installation_type': 'Home Assistant Container', 'certificate': False, 'integrations': ['waze_travel_time', 'rest_command', 'androidtv_remote', 'zone', 'sql', 'history', 'input_select', 'fully_kiosk', 'bthome', 'binary_sensor', 'homeassistant', 'input_number', 'goodwe', 'person', 'switch', 'tts', 'roborock', 'recorder', 'switch_as_x', 'group', 'downloader', 'xiaomi_ble', 'energy', 'diagnostics', 'http', 'logbook', 'dhcp', 'sonos', 'input_text', 'mobile_app', 'history_stats', 'google', 'smartthings', 'esphome', 'stream', 'google_drive', 'reolink', 'logger', 'workday', 'homeassistant_alerts', 'spotify', 'zeroconf', 'google_assistant', 'tod', 'picnic', 'media_source', 'timer', 'ssdp', 'zwave_js', 'sun', 'alert', 'command_line', 'script', 'go2rtc', 'webhook', 'co2signal', 'bluetooth', 'version', 'threshold', 'application_credentials', 'my', 'tuya', 'input_boolean', 'home_connect', 'dsmr_reader', 'forecast_solar', 'nut', 'input_datetime', 'notify', 'cloud', 'template', 'cast', 'ping', 'mqtt', 'backup', 'rituals_perfume_genie', 'utility_meter', 'smtp', 'google_generative_ai_conversation', 'sensor', 'light', 'philips_js', 'frontend', 'lovelace', 'automation'], 'custom_integrations': [{'domain': 'ev_smart_charging', 'version': <AwesomeVersion SemVer '2.5.1'>}, {'domain': 'xiaomi_home', 'version': <AwesomeVersion SemVer '0.4.7'>}, {' {'domain': 'kia_uvo', 'version': <AwesomeVersion SemVer '2.49.1'>}], 'state_count': 2061, 'automation_count': 106, 'integration_count': 85, 'user_count': 6}

I feel that this should be fixed before 2026.2 releases into the wild today, as both HA and the OHF always promise full openness on how analytics data are used and one can now simply not see what is submitted to the device database.

Related issue at HA-Core: home-assistant/core#162196

[mkerstner]

Thanks for your feedback!

We are currently not showing more details in the HA logs as the device snapshots submitted might be significantly bigger in size for people depending on the amount of devices included.

Did you know that in order to see what is being sent in more detail you also can refer to the "Preview device analytics" option in the Analytics section - use the 3 dots on the right top corner to access it. That's providing more insights on the submission.

But yes, agree, we can iterate on a more verbose logging on what is submitted in the logs, like showing a summary of what was submitted, e.g. "x devices based on y integrations and z entities" as a sensible basis. We don't want to over bloat logging for that.

What do you think?

[hmmbob]

We are currently not showing more details in the HA logs as the device snapshots submitted might be significantly bigger in size for people depending on the amount of devices included.

Did you know that in order to see what is being sent in more detail you also can refer to the "Preview device analytics" option in the Analytics section - use the 3 dots on the right top corner to access it. That's providing more insights on the submission.

Yeah, I got pointed into this direction in the Discord beta channel as well, and it is indeed quite large.
I didn't know this was available in the frontend - was that mentioned anywhere?

But yes, agree, we can iterate on a more verbose logging on what is submitted in the logs, like showing a summary of what was submitted, e.g. "x devices based on y integrations and z entities" as a sensible basis. We don't want to over bloat logging for that.

This, or in the UI in a more clearer representation maybe?

[mkerstner]

Since we're getting ramped up still we'll see discussions spread a little, especially since the official release is due today and there's of course still beta feedback coming in. That's fine for now :)

Agree, it's not mentioned prominently that this option exists - something we'll think about where to best show - either on Labs or the Device Analytics section or both. For now, having the preview mentioned more explicitly for those interested could be a pragmatic approach.

Regarding the logs and being more verbose: Having a high level summary in there still makes sense so we'll take that as a potential improvement going forward.

[mkerstner]

CC: @arturpragacz On improving logging from HA side

[mkerstner]

Regarding the note to the Preview option ref #136 for more verbosity.

[mkerstner]

There was progress on #136 :)

So, I'm going to close this discussion for now as the more prominent "Preview device analytics" should cover it for now.