Hi all,
I have created a simple ESPHome config that works.
esphome:
name: conservatory_esp
platform: ESP32
board: esp32doit-devkit-v1
wifi:
ssid: “XX”
password: “XX”
ap:
ssid: “Conservatory Esp”
password:
captive_portal:
logger:
api:
password:
ota:
password:
sensor:
platform: dht
pin: 4
model: DHT11
temperature:
name: “Conservatory Temperature”
humidity:
name: “Conservatory Humidity”
update_interval: 300s
I would like this to run on batteries so need to reduce power consumption as much as possible. How does ESPHome work? Does the ESP ‘send’ data to Home Assistant, or does Home Assistant poll the device?
Does anyone have any suggestions of the best way to reduce power consumption and increase battery life? I have tried deep sleep, but it seemed a little erratic with when it was sending data.
Thank you,
Matt