ESPresense
DIY Bluetooth presence detection with ESP32 nodes
ESPresense is firmware for ESP32 devices that creates a network of Bluetooth presence-detection nodes. It reports the location of phones, watches, and beacons to home automation systems over MQTT.
Key features
- Room-level presence detection
- ESP32 sensor network
- MQTT reporting
- Beacon and device tracking
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Accurate indoor presence
- Cheap hardware
Trade-offs
- Needs multiple ESP32 nodes
- Tuning required
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