Here's how I added a Bluetooth Proxy to Home Assistant with an ESP32. It's simple, cheap, and very effective to control products like those from SwitchBot and Govee (and more). You'll see today how to set one of these up, and I'll give you all the little details you might need to get this working right!

Product links for today's video:
The ESP32 WROOM Board I bought - geni.us/wWLa (Canada, Amazon affiliate link) or a similar one for USA people - geni.us/dHgHH (Amazon affiliate link)
The Breadboards I bought - geni.us/JTCBaI (Amazon affiliate link)
The 3D printed case that should work for you - www.thingiverse.com/thing:4685738

Links for today's video:
Link to Ready Made Projects Page - esphome.io/projects/?type=bluetooth
Link to Govee's Bluetooth List - www.home-assistant.io/integrations/govee_ble/
Link to SwitchBot's Bluetooth List - www.home-assistant.io/integrations/switchbot/

Our full guide to getting Govee working with Home Assistant -    • Govee + Home Assistant Integration Ma...  
Our full guide to getting SwitchBot working with Home Assistant - Coming soon!

Timecodes for today's video:
00:00 - Adding Bluetooth to Home Assistant
1:48 - The ESP32 WROOM Board I Bought
3:47 - One Step Before You Add To Home Assistant
5:38 - Setup Your ESP32 With Home Assistant
7:44 - You Might Need This Driver
10:42 - Final ESP32 Bluetooth Proxy Installation
12:07 - Get Your Bluetooth Proxy Into Home Assistant
12:52 - Demos and How To Use It With Bluetooth Smart Gear
15:33 - A Govee Bluetooth With Home Assistant Specific Demo
16:35 - A SwitchBot Bluetooth With Home Assistant Specific Demo
18:12 - More Information and Resources

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