ESP-Now Dongle?

[The_Digital_1 (Jordan)]

Does anyone know if a ESP-Now dongle exists? Basically an ESP device that can receive ESP-Now messages and connects to a Homeassistant host via USB.

I know there are ESP-Now gateway projects out there that will receive ESP-now messages and then post them to MQTT server. That’s great and all but why not make it cheaper and faster by connecting the ESP directly to the host?

[tom_l]

Google says yes. It’s all DIY:

Espnow Based Sensors With MQTT/ Home Assistant

My ESP-NOW integration library - enable direct communication between your esphome devices even without wifi router

I recently wrote a custom addon that enable esp-now integration for your esp-home devices. This add direct communication capability and you can use it along side with existing homeassistant. So in case your wifi router disconnects, or your raspberry pi stops working, your home automations will still be able to work. Check it out at https://github.com/iphong/esphome-espnow and let me know what you think. In progress homeassistant config for my actual home project Cheers!!

[The_Digital_1 (Jordan)]

Thanks @tom_l , however that’s my point exactly. There are projects out there that can get ESP-Now messages into MQTT, and ESPHome. However I have yet to see a dongle like approach right to the host system.

[tom_l]

The the answer to your question is, no. There is currently no commercial dongle.

[jerome83136]

Hi guys,
I have the same question: is there a way to avoid using a second esp for WiFi by making the “espnow” board communicating with the mqtt host directly through USB? (Assuming the espnow board is phisically connected to the mqtt host though USB)
I’m not talking about a proprietary espnow USB dongle
Thank you for your feedback
Best regards