Hey everyone, I’m really excited to share my journey with automating a Hampton Bay ceiling fan! It all started when I wanted to integrate my fan into my smart home setup. After some research, I decided to use an ESP8266 with MQTT for communication. I stumbled upon this GitHub repository (https://github.com/owenb321/hampton-bay-fan-mqtt) which was a lifesaver. The fan remote operates on 303 MHz, which wasn’t common, so I opted for a CC1101 transceiver for RF control. It connects via SPI to the ESP8266, handling all the MQTT work. The setup allows me to control the fan over MQTT and even listen for commands, keeping the state in sync even if the original remote is used. I’m really impressed with how smooth this integration has been. It’s been a great learning experience, and I can’t wait to try adding more fans in the future! Stay cool and keep experimenting! 