diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5795199
--- /dev/null
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+# Changelog
+
+## 0.0.1 - 2026-02-13
+- Initial HACS-ready scaffold with config flow and subentries for binary sensor and cover.
+- KNX bridge logic for basic send/receive mappings.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index cd2c3ad..3cf3574 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -44,3 +44,8 @@ If a group address is left empty, it is ignored.
 - Optional standalone KNX connection (without requiring the HA KNX integration).
 - Additional entity types (light, switch, sensor, climate).
 - Advanced DPT mapping options and inversion settings.
+
+## Versioning and Releases
+- Current version: 0.0.1
+- `CHANGELOG.md` lists versions with the newest entries at the top.
+- Release creation is manual and only done when explicitly requested.
diff --git a/custom_components/ha_knx_bridge/manifest.json b/custom_components/ha_knx_bridge/manifest.json
index be21be3..9eb57a4 100644
--- a/custom_components/ha_knx_bridge/manifest.json
+++ b/custom_components/ha_knx_bridge/manifest.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "domain": "ha_knx_bridge",
   "name": "HA KNX Bridge",
-  "version": "0.1.0",
+  "version": "0.0.1",
   "config_flow": true,
   "documentation": "https://github.com/bahmcloud/HA-KNX-Bridge",
   "issue_tracker": "https://github.com/bahmcloud/HA-KNX-Bridge/issues",