Have you always wanted to know what ESPHome and these ESP32 or 8266 chips are, but were you always more confused by all the videos? Here I will explain to you in simple terms and with 2 simple, understandable example projects how ESPHome works and what you really need to get started ???? ???? == BLOG POST =⇒ More information, code snippets for the cards shown & more → https://www.simon42.com/esphome-esp32... ======== VIDEOS & PLAYLISTS ======== ???? • (Pipe) temperatures with Home Assistant... ???? • SML electricity meter locally with Home Assis... ???? • Home Assistant Ferraris electricity meter ... ???? • New to Home Assistant? → Start here ???? ???? Do you need help with Home Assistant topics? → https://community.simon42.com -- Chapter ???? -- 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Topic of today's video 00:56 - Why is there advertising in the video? 01:53 - What are ESP32 microcontrollers and what do you need them for? 02:26 - How do ESP8266 microcontrollers differ from ESP32? 02:58 - What are these microcontrollers for? 03:33 - How would you normally program these controllers (without ESPHome)? 04:10 - What is ESPHome? 05:23 - What are the differences between the ESP32 and 8266 boards? 07:00 - Note on the board pinout 08:16 - Why do you use ESPHome at all? 09:43 - Installing ESPHome 10:26 - Starting ESPHome for the first time 11:11 - Connecting ESP32 or 8266 to the Home Assistant Host 11:45 - Flashing ESPHome to the microcontroller 12:05 - Entering WLAN access data for ESPHome 13:01 - Selecting the device type (board version) 14:08 - Flashing the firmware to the ESP32 15:20 - ESPHome installation log 15:39 - Adding ESPHome as a Home Assistant device 16:54 - The standard YAML code of ESPHome explained 18:07 - A basic understanding of YAML is recommended 19:00 - Which accessories are recommended for starting with ESPHome? 19:24 - Jumper cables: A must 19:57 - What is a breadboard and do you really need one? 21:53 - Very exotic: Can-Bus module 22:36 - TCRT5000 - Versatile pulse counter 23:38 - ESP-Cam module: Very cool possibilities 24:26 - Multi-sensor kits 25:57 - Let's start with our first ESPHome project 27:07 - Note on relays and consumers with higher power requirements 27:42 - Wiring the RGB traffic light on the ESP32 29:09 - Creating the ESPHome code for the traffic light 30:06 - Important information: Documentation for ESPHome 32:24 - Installing the switch component on the ESP32 via ESPHome 33:41 - Functional test of the RGB traffic light 34:56 - 2nd example project: microphone sensor (sound detector) 38:16 - Note on uploading the firmware via mobile devices (app or browser) 40:21 - Functional test of the microphone sensor 41:38 - Small addendum to the RGB traffic light 42:03 - Is ESPHome always the best way for everything? 42:39 - What alternative "operating systems" are there for ESP32 or 8266? 43:48 - Outro #smarthouse #esphome #homeassistant