What are ESP8266, ESP32, and EspHome? A basic explanation and usage example.
Video tutorial where you'll learn what a microcontroller is, what ESPs (ESP8266 and ESP32) are, WeMos boards, and how to use EspHome to make your own smart devices without any programming or soldering required.
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Chapters
00:00 Presentation
00:10 What is a microcontroller?
01:40 What is Arduino?
02:18 Microcontrollers and Wi-Fi
02:44 Alternatives to Wi-Fi: Zigbee
03:14 ESP8266
04:08 ESP32 and ESP32-C6
04:28 ESP is responsible for affordable home automation
04:35 What is ESPHome?
05:28 Install ESPHome on Home Assistant
05:40 Configure an ESP with ESPHome
06:16 Connect and configure a DHT 1 1
08:04 Connect the ESP to Home Assistant
08:36 Connect and configure a relay
09:44 Farewell