Turn any ESP32 into a Bluetooth proxy for Home Assistant. This option only works for "plain" ESP32 and not for ESP32-C3 or other variants.
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ESP32 in a case with external antenna and wired Ethernet connection that can also be powered using Power over Ethernet 802.3af. Note that when installed via this website, Wi-Fi is disabled and it needs to be connected via Ethernet.
Warning: This board requires extra work. This device requires you to disassemble the device to be able to install it as a Bluetooth proxy. This installation method is for revision 2.X of their board. See instructions for the configuration of other revisions. Read DIY instructions.Buy
ESP32 board with wired Ethernet connection that can also be powered using Power over Ethernet 802.3af. Note that when installed via this website, Wi-Fi is disabled and it needs to be connected via Ethernet. The ESP32-POE-ISO-EA variant may provide better Bluetooth range since it has an external antennae. Case on Thingiverse.
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ESP32 board with wired Ethernet connection. Note that when installed via this website, Wi-Fi is disabled and it needs to be connected via Ethernet. Various enclosures on Thingiverse.
Warning: This board requires extra work. This device requires you to create a special flash tool to be able to install it as a Bluetooth proxy. Read DIY instructions.
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A compact board with an ESP32-WROOM module and wired Ethernet connection. Can be powered via Power over Ethernet 802.3af or via the built in USB-C port. Note that when installed via this website, Wi-Fi is disabled and it needs to be connected via Ethernet. Various enclosures on Thingiverse.
Warning: This board requires extra work. This device comes with a special "download tool" that needs to be used to install it as a Bluetooth proxy.
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