I’ve been tinkering with the idea of making my smart home greet visitors in a fun and unexpected way. Imagine walking into a room and hearing it say, ‘Hello, Sandy!’ without any prior setup. It’s all about leveraging Bluetooth and Bluetooth LE signals that devices emit, which sometimes include owner names or device identifiers.
I’ve heard that Home Assistant has built-in Bluetooth scanning capabilities, but I’ve noticed that over time, the database accumulates old device trackers, which can be a bit of a hassle. I’ve also come across mentions of Wi-Fi scanning as another method to gather device information. My goal is to create a system that scans for these devices, captures the necessary data, and sends it to Home Assistant or AppDaemon for processing, all without storing the data long-term.
I’m curious if anyone has a ready-made solution or has tackled a similar project. Any insights or recommendations would be greatly appreciated! 