I wanted to share my recent success with setting up an ESPHome camera using the TTGO ESP32 camera board with a microphone. After some research and trial and error, I managed to get everything working perfectly in Home Assistant! Here’s how I did it and some tips for anyone looking to do the same.
First, I purchased the camera from AliExpress, specifically the version with the microphone and fish-eye lens. The seller’s documentation had some incorrect GPIO pin assignments, so I reached out to them to correct that. I also found a helpful gist and GitHub repo that provided a solid foundation for my configuration.
One key thing I learned was that the order of the data pins in the configuration matters a lot. Initially, I followed the AliExpress image, but that didn’t work. After some tweaking, I got the right configuration. I also added a status sensor and a display to show the time, which adds a nice touch to the setup.
Here are a few tips for anyone attempting this:
- Double-check the GPIO pin assignments for your specific board.
- Test the camera resolution and settings in small increments to avoid overwhelming the ESP32.
- Consider adding a display or status sensor for added functionality.
If anyone has questions or needs help with their own ESPHome camera setup, feel free to reach out! I’m happy to share more details or troubleshoot issues. 