Gemini Validation failed

[jlorber]

Checklist

• I'm running the newest version of LLM Vision https://github.com/valentinfrlch/ha-llmvision/releases/latest
• I have enabled debug logging for the integration.
• I have filled out the issue template to the best of my ability.
• This issue only contains 1 issue (if you have multiple issues, open one issue for each issue).
• This is a bug and not a feature request.
• I have searched open issues for my problem.

Describe the issue

When trying to enter an API key for Google Gemini, I receive this error message:

It works if I change the default model from "gemini-2.0-flash" to "gemini-2.5-flash"

Reproduction steps

1. Add Integration
2. Add LMM Vision
3. Add Google as provider
4. Submit
5. Enter API key
6. Change Default model from "gemini-2.0-flash"

Debug logs

This error originated from a custom integration.

Logger: custom_components.llmvision.config_flow
Source: custom_components/llmvision/config_flow.py:902
integration: LLM Vision (documentation, issues)
First occurred: April 21, 2026 at 19:20:24 (12 occurrences)
Last logged: 08:50:48

Validation failed: This model models/gemini-2.0-flash is no longer available to new users. Please update your code to use a newer model for the latest features and improvements.

[valentinfrlch]

Thanks for reporting, I will update the default model.