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Turn ESP32 Into a BLE Beacon Scanner for Presence Detection in Home Assistant
Turn ESP32 Into a BLE Beacon Scanner for Presence Detection in Home Assistant Before we begin: This guide assumes you have Home Assistant already set up and are comfortable with basic ESPHome configurations. I’ve tried nearly every presence detection method in my smart home journey - from WiFi-based tracking that drained my phone battery to GPS solutions that were anything but reliable indoors. That’s when I discovered the magic of BLE beacon scanning with ESP32 for room-level presence detection.
Control a Smart Fan with ESP32 and Home Assistant Using Temperature Triggers
I’ve always been fascinated with making my home smarter, especially when it comes to energy efficiency and comfort. There’s something deeply satisfying about having your home respond to environmental conditions without lifting a finger. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how I built a system that automatically controls a fan based on room temperature using an ESP32 and Home Assistant. Why I Built This System Living in a climate with hot summers, I found myself constantly adjusting fans throughout the day.
Automating Window Blinds with ESP32 Servo Motor and Home Assistant
I’ve always been fascinated with the idea of waking up to natural sunlight instead of a blaring alarm clock. But as someone who also values sleeping in on weekends, I needed a solution that could give me the best of both worlds. That’s when I decided to automate my window blinds with an ESP32 and servo motors, integrating everything seamlessly with Home Assistant. After a few prototypes (and one slightly mangled blind slat), I’ve perfected a system that opens my blinds based on either time schedules or ambient light conditions.
DIY ESP32-Based Motion Sensor for Home Assistant Security Automations
Ever walked into a dark room and wished the lights would just know to turn on? Or wanted a simple way to alert you when someone’s lurking near your front door? That’s where a DIY ESP32-based PIR motion sensor comes in. I recently built one to integrate with Home Assistant, and it’s been a game-changer for my home security automations. Here’s how you can do it too—no PhD in electrical engineering required.
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Create an ESP32-Powered Smart Mailbox Notification System with Home Assistant
Ever missed an important piece of mail because you forgot to check your mailbox? I certainly have—more times than I’d like to admit. That’s why I built a smart mailbox notification system using an ESP32 and a simple tilt sensor. Now, I get instant alerts in Home Assistant whenever the mailbox door opens. No more guessing! In this guide, I’ll walk you through the entire process—from wiring the hardware to configuring ESPHome and setting up automations in Home Assistant.
HomeAssistant Air Quality Monitoring: Why PMS5003 with ESP32 is the Best Combo for 2025
Ever wondered why your allergies act up indoors or why that mysterious “musty smell” lingers? I did—until I built my own air quality monitor using a PMS5003 sensor and ESP32. In 2025, with wildfires, pollen, and urban pollution on the rise, monitoring air quality isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. Here’s why this combo is unbeatable and how to set it up with HomeAssistant. Why PMS5003 + ESP32? Accuracy: The PMS5003 laser particle sensor detects PM1.
Esp32 + 1$ DHT22 temperature sensor
ESPHome is a powerful framework for building IoT devices using ESP8266, ESP32, and other microcontrollers. It allows you to easily configure and control your devices from a web interface. In this tutorial, we will learn how to connect the DHT22 sensor to the ESP32 board using ESPHome. Let’s get started. Step 1: Install ESPHome Before we begin, make sure you have installed ESPHome on your computer. Follow the instructions on the ESPHome website to install ESPHome.
Cheap 15$ Air quality monitor: ESP32, Bluetooth & Home assistant
If you are a DIY lover, the first sensors you look at are : temperature sensor and airquality sensor. #Metoo. I have started with the temperature sensor in this article and found that amazing. I decided to go try the airquality monitoring. I wanted something cheap, and ideally with bluetooth to connect it easily to my ESP32 and Home assistant, I found that Airbox WP6003 can do the job. Requirements: ESP32-DevKit board: Buy it here Airbox WP6003 Bluetooth: Buy it here Collecting information BLE devices normally has characteristics that can be access using an ID.
ESP32 AM312 motion sensor automation
DIY 5 minutes : Connect esp32 to the motion sensor am312 and create an automation. In the last article, we’ve seen how to turn on/off the smart light depending on the presence of your smartwatch. In this article, we will see how to turn on/off the light using the PIR motion sensor AM312. Requirements Before starting the tutorial, you should have these materials. Aliexpress: ESP32-DevKit board: Buy it here AM312 PIR Motion sensor: Buy it here Tuya wifi bulb: Buy it here Wiring the components AM312 has 3 pins: 5v, GND and DATA.