diff --git a/esphome/__main__.py b/esphome/__main__.py
index 3849a585ca..545464be10 100644
--- a/esphome/__main__.py
+++ b/esphome/__main__.py
@@ -222,8 +222,13 @@ def choose_upload_log_host(
             else:
                 resolved.append(device)
         if not resolved:
+            if CORE.dashboard:
+                hint = "If you know the IP, set 'use_address' in your network config."
+            else:
+                hint = "If you know the IP, try --device <IP>"
             raise EsphomeError(
-                f"All specified devices {defaults} could not be resolved. Is the device connected to the network?"
+                f"All specified devices {defaults} could not be resolved. "
+                f"Is the device connected to the network? {hint}"
             )
         return resolved
 
diff --git a/esphome/espota2.py b/esphome/espota2.py
index 6349ad0fa8..95dd602ad2 100644
--- a/esphome/espota2.py
+++ b/esphome/espota2.py
@@ -400,6 +400,8 @@ def run_ota_impl_(
             "Error resolving IP address of %s. Is it connected to WiFi?",
             remote_host,
         )
+        if not CORE.dashboard:
+            _LOGGER.error("(If you know the IP, try --device <IP>)")
         _LOGGER.error(
             "(If this error persists, please set a static IP address: "
             "https://esphome.io/components/wifi/#manual-ips)"