diff --git a/components/sensor/xiaomi_ble.rst b/components/sensor/xiaomi_ble.rst index 4b53d16b5..004cee698 100644 --- a/components/sensor/xiaomi_ble.rst +++ b/components/sensor/xiaomi_ble.rst @@ -567,7 +567,7 @@ It can sometimes take some time for the first BLE broadcast to be received. Once Obtaining The Bindkey --------------------- -To set up an encrypted device such as the LYWSD03MMC (with Xiaomi stock firmware) and CGD1, you first need to obtain the bind key. The ``xiaomi_ble`` sensor component is not able to automatically generate a bind key so other workarounds are necessary. +To set up an encrypted device such as the LYWSD03MMC (with Xiaomi stock firmware) and CGD1, you first need to obtain the bind key. The ``xiaomi_ble`` sensor component is not able to automatically generate a bindkey so other workarounds are necessary. LYWSD03MMC/MHO-C401 ******************* @@ -635,7 +635,11 @@ Avoid placing the ESP node in racks, close to routers/switches or other network Security considerations ----------------------- -You should at least protect your sensors with a custom pairing PIN code. +You should at least protect your sensors with a custom pairing PIN code. Choose a method employing bindkey in order to use encrypted communication over the air. + +.. note:: + + Devices flashed with `PVVX MiThermometer `__ custom firmware also support the `BTHome protocol `__ which can be used in conjunction with ESPHome's :doc:`/components/bluetooth_proxy` component to forward sensor data to Home Assistant. See Also @@ -645,6 +649,7 @@ See Also - :doc:`/components/sensor/index` - :apiref:`xiaomi_lywsd03mmc/xiaomi_ble.h` - :doc:`/components/ethernet` +- :doc:`/components/bluetooth_proxy` - Passive BLE monitor integration for Home Assistant (ble_monitor custom component) ``__ by `@Magalex2x14 `__ and `@Ernst79 `__ - Custom firmware (PVVX) for the Xiaomi Thermometer LYWSD03MMC ``__