Set up a Bluetooth proxy with ESP32 in Home Assistant

Use the ESPHome CLI to turn an ESP32 into a Bluetooth proxy for Home Assistant, and extend the range of your Bluetooth devices or integrate Bluetooth support into your smart home setup. Suggested hardware: ✨ ESP32: https://amzn.to/3z0jUpk ✨ ESP32-C3: https://amzn.to/3ZStXag ✨ USB data cable: https://amzn.to/3XyObEX DISCLAIMER: I may earn commissions for purchases made through product links. It doesn't increase the cost to you, but helps support me in making these videos. Helpful resources: ✨ Bluetooth proxy YAML config: https://github.com/loopDelicious/home-automation/blob/main/bluetooth_proxy/esp32-c3.yml ✨ ESPHome installation: https://esphome.io/guides/installing_esphome ✨ ESPHome CLI: https://esphome.io/guides/getting_started_command_line ✨ Other recommendations for home automation: https://github.com/loopDelicious/home-automation 0:00 Introduction to bluetooth 1:21 Overview of a bluetooth proxy in Home Assistant 1:51 What you'll need 2:05 ESPHome web installer for plain ESP32 2:15 Other options for flashing hardware 2:40 Install ESPHome command line with Python 3:37 Configure bluetooth proxy YAML 4:28 Compile and Install Firmware 4:55 Add the bluetooth proxy in Home Assistant 5:30 Tips for optimizing the bluetooth proxy #homeassistant #smarthome #esp32