Passive BLE vs BTHome

Third party integrations
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Hello there,

I recently updated all my LYWSD03MMC to latest PVVX firmware and selected BTHome as the data format. Now all the thermometers show up in the BTHome integration. I’ve been using them for over 2 years now using Passive BLE integration, but kind of had enough of tens of parasite entities (neighbors are big Bluetooth trackers fans and not only).

So, should switch over to BTHome or stick to Passive BLE? What would you recommend?

I currently do not have any other devices that would need Passive BLE.

Thanks!

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Well, if neighbours are as you say then first thing you should do is password-protect BT connection to all modules. If you select good - strong password then you’ll be safe from them.
I’m not a BT expert, but i guess that if neighbours are so curious it doesn’t really matter if BT devices are active or passive - they can find them anyway, either via listening or active scanning.