Door auto-unlock via esp32 - help finding the right condition

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Dear all

I have a smart lock. When I approach the front door, my smartwatch sensor connects to the esp32 (in a nearby closet). After connecting, HA waits for the storm door to be opened. Once the storm door opens, the smart lock will unlock.

Because the esp32 range is very iffy ---- How do I add another condition to determine that I am outside the door vs inside the home?

THanks all!

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spitballing here…

smartwatch connects to wifi, updates status via mqtt, mqtt topic updates, unlock door.

This should unlock your door anytime you’re within distance of your wifi.

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Thanks for the idea.

I tried wifi via deco integration. Watch/phone connects from too far away from front door that it might pose some risk. Thus, i got into esp32 thinking i could finetune the distance to be a lot closer to the door.