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How To Create Home Assistant Bluetooth Proxy Power Over Ethernet - LILYGO T-Internet-POE ESP32

ESPHome YAML Configuration to create an LILYGO T-Internet-POE ESP32 ESP32 (original Dual Core chip) Home Assistant Bluetooth Active Proxy all over Ethernet with power. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are both 2.4ghz so why not cut down on some of that traffic right? In layman's terms, it is a remote network attached Bluetooth adapter Home Assistant can use to communicate with Bluetooth devices. For instance, put one in your backyard to pick up temperature sensors in the pool and greenhouse; list of Bluetooth Compatible Devices

For proper installation procedures remember to do a Factory format/modern install of the ESPHome bin file created. Additional info on the ESPHome ESP32 Install Procedures

Purchase the LilyGo T-Internet from Amazon or Aliexpress (affiliate) - be sure to select the version with the Suit for easier flashing!

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LILYGO T-Internet-POE YAML

esphome:
name: esp32-lilypoe-btproxy
friendly_name: esp32-lilypoe-btproxy

esp32:
board: esp32dev
framework:
type: esp-idf

logger:
# level: VERY_VERBOSE
api:
ota:
- platform: esphome

esp32_ble_tracker:
scan_parameters:
interval: 1100ms
window: 1100ms
active: true

bluetooth_proxy:
active: true
cache_services: true

button:
- platform: safe_mode
name: (Safe Mode)
entity_category: diagnostic

ethernet:
type: LAN8720
mdc_pin: GPIO23
mdio_pin: GPIO18
clk_mode: GPIO17_OUT
phy_addr: 0
# Change the ethernet config to a static IP if needed
# manual_ip:
# static_ip: 192.168.12.23
# gateway: 192.168.12.1
# subnet: 255.255.255.0
# dns1: 192.168.12.1