Hey everyone, I wanted to share an exciting project I’ve been working on! I’m really into home automation, and I thought it would be cool to create a system that unlocks my door based on human detection. Here’s how it all came together.
First, I started with an ESP32 CAM module. I’ve been using it for a while now, and it’s been working perfectly for detecting people. The idea is that when someone walks in front of the camera, it triggers the door to unlock. Simple enough, right?
Now, the tricky part was figuring out how to actually unlock the door. I did some research and found that there are a few options out there—mostly devices that work with ZigBee or Wi-Fi. I’m not exactly sure which one would be the best fit, so I’m hoping someone here can shed some light on the subject.
I came across a few devices that claim to work with ZigBee, but I’m not entirely sure how reliable they are. I also saw some options that use Wi-Fi, which might be easier to set up since I already have a strong Wi-Fi network at home. But I’m worried about potential latency issues. I want this system to be as seamless as possible, so I need something that’s both reliable and fast.
Another thing I’m considering is whether these devices are compatible with my existing setup. I use Home Assistant, and I want to make sure whatever I choose integrates well with it. I don’t want to end up with a system that’s too complicated to manage or that doesn’t play nice with the rest of my smart home devices.
I’ve also been looking into the possibility of building something custom, but that seems a bit too ambitious for now. I think sticking with off-the-shelf solutions would be better, at least for the initial phase of the project.
If anyone has experience with similar setups or knows of a good device that works well with ESP32 CAM, I’d love to hear about it! I’m really excited to get this project up and running, and I can’t wait to see how it turns out.
Thanks in advance for all your help and advice! 