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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.
Zigbee2mqtt : Aqara temperature - Homeassistant without Xiaomi Gateway? Here is how !
If you are reading this article, you have already heard about zigbee. But also, maybe you don’t understand it, comparing to wifi or bluetooth. And maybe, you are looking for a cheap solution to connect to your smart devices using the protocol zigbee. I have done a bunch of tests and will share with you how to connect and read your data through zigbee using CC2531 usb dongle and home assistant.
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.
How to turn off the light automatically when you go out using esp32
Everytime you go out and you forget to turn off the light ! Don’t worry, you are not alone in this situation. We are all LAZY. In this article, we will make it simple and easy to make some economy on your electric bill, but we will also contribute to save the planet. Requirements Before starting the tutorial, you should have these materials. ESP32-DevKit board: Buy it here Tuya wifi bulb: Buy it here Xiaomi MiBand: Buy it here Finding the Mi band MAC adress if you know already your band bluetooth MAC adress, you can skip this part.
ESP32 cam tutorial: Setup a 5$ live streaming camera for your house with esphome
Yes you can monitor your house with live streaming for only 5$. How? In this article, I will show you my test with esp32 camera. In addition, you will see how to configure it using esphome. Finally, I will show you how to connect esp32 cam to home assistant. Requirements Before starting the tutorial, you should have these materials. Aliexpress: ESP32-Cam: Buy it here Jump wires FDTI: Buy it here If you find any problem during this tutorial: Please leave a commment and I will reply very soon!
How to connect ESP32 to home assistant in 5 minutes
How to connect ESP32 configured with ESPhome to home assistant. In the last article, we’ve seen how to configure an ESP32 chip with ESPhome and how to connect it to Xiomi Mijia thermometer. Now, we will discover how to have a good graphical interface to monitor the temperature of the room. What is home assistant? Home assistant is an open source software that let you monitor IoT devices in your home.
Esphome Tutorial: for 4$ monitor your home temperature with esp32 and xiaomi mijia
We live in a world where everything is connected. One day, I wanted to know the temperature of my house when I’m outside to check if the heating regulator is working or not. Already having a bluetooth Xiaomi Mijia lywsd03mmc thermometer, I was looking for something cheap and tiny to do connect to the thermometer and do the job. I did some research and found a chip called ESP32. This chip has integrated bluetooth and WIFI.