I recently got a bunch of ESP32 boards and spread them around the house. However, I need to dial in the sensitivity so they’re more accurate for which room I’m in. When I was doing this using MQTT that wasn’t an issue, but now that I’m using ESPHome, this no longer seems to be an option. I am really hoping I’m wrong so I don’t have to go back through and set 15 ESP32s up again.
Can anyone tell me what I’m missing? Thanks for any help in advance!
HI
Is it wifi or bluetooth or something else you mean by sensitivity?
Bluetooth, I’m trying to track my watch and a bluetooth tag I’ve attached to my dog’s collar. It’ll say we’re in one room, when we’re not and I’m just trying to make that more accurate.
If you are using external antennas then suggest use directional ones. If not use some screening near esp32 to block directions that are outside the desired zone. Copper tape is easy to use. Best if using esp32 in room corners.
I’m using just a plain esp32, no antennas or anything, I’ve got them inside these 3D printed boxes that allow them to connect to the wall outlet and not look ugly and they’re pretty snug as is.
What I’ve got setup is basically ESPHome and Bermuda BLE Trilateration with esp32 boards. When I look at Bermuda’s config, it’ll allow me to do some global tweaking it looks like, but I haven’t been able to find anything on an individual esp32 level like I was able to do with MQTT.
I haven’t found anything just yet, but have been looking into seeing if there’s a way to do this with their ESPHome config.