Exploring ESP32 Bluetooth Proxy Solutions

Hi everyone, I’ve been diving into the world of ESP32 and Bluetooth proxies lately, and I wanted to share my experiences and some questions I’ve come across.

First, I’ve noticed that setting up a Bluetooth proxy using ESPHome hasn’t been as straightforward as I initially thought. The standard method I’ve been following doesn’t seem to display the proxy option anymore, and installing the ESPHome web interface doesn’t yield a Bluetooth proxy either. I’m curious if others have encountered this issue or found alternative solutions for setting up a Bluetooth proxy on ESP32.

On another note, I’ve been experimenting with integrating multiple smart devices from different brands into my home system. It’s been quite a journey figuring out which devices play well together and which ones require some workaround. For instance, getting my Wyze cameras to sync seamlessly with Apple Health has been a bit of a puzzle, but I’ve managed to get it working, albeit with some delays. I’m wondering if others have similar experiences or tips to share on optimizing sync times and ensuring data accuracy.

I’d also love to hear about anyone’s experiences with custom automation rules, especially those involving timers and conditional actions. I’ve been trying to set up a timer that adjusts my grid support charge level every hour, but I’m running into issues with the timer not restarting as intended. Any insights or alternative approaches would be greatly appreciated!

Lastly, I’ve been exploring the potential of using Lua for creating custom drivers, particularly for devices that aren’t widely supported. If anyone has examples or resources on Lua-based drivers, especially those with child devices, I’d be thrilled to take a look.

Thanks for reading, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences!