Hey everyone, I wanted to share a fun project I recently completed—turning my old-school coffee machine into a smart device using ESPHome. As a coffee enthusiast, automating my morning ritual was a must, and I thought it might be helpful to document the process here.
The setup involved a Sonoff Mini R2, a water sensor, and ESPHome. The idea was to automate the coffee-making process without modifying the machine itself. I detailed the entire journey on my blog, but here’s a quick rundown:
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Hardware Setup: I connected the Sonoff Mini R2 to the coffee machine’s power supply. The water sensor was placed near the machine to detect when the coffee was brewed.
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ESPHome Configuration: I programmed the Sonoff to turn the machine on at a specific time. The water sensor acted as a trigger to stop the machine once the brewing cycle was complete.
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Integration with Home Assistant: I set up automations in Home Assistant to handle the timing and notifications. Now, I wake up to fresh coffee without lifting a finger!
This project was a great way to repurpose existing devices and integrate them into a smart home setup. It’s also a testament to how creative you can get with ESPHome. If anyone has similar projects or tips, I’d love to hear about them!
Cheers,
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