# \[HOW-TO\]\[Pro\] Using ESPhome devices - no additional hardware

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**Created:** [September 26, 2023, 12:43am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-pro-using-esphome-devices-no-additional-hardware/90258 "2023-09-26T00:43:17Z")\
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## How to use your ESPHome devices @ Homey → without having to use additional hardware 24/7 (so, no Rpi / mini-pc or anything needed besides your wifi gear)

###### _→ Initial version; feel free to point out the glitches, to suggest improvements, to add info I forgot ←_

I’m not into buying mmWave sensors of €85,- and was interested to use [my budget mmWave sensors](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-esphome/87271) directly with Homey, instead of using HomeAssistant as in-between

## This can be achieved by using this Homey ESPhome app, by Baldhor:

> [@\[APP\]\[Pro\] ESPhome - Control your ESP8266/ESP32 by simple configuration files](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-esphome/87271):
>
> This app is now out of support, if any developper is interrested to take it over, let me know! Hello, Just add a topic to share about the ESPhome app for Homey. It can handle many things: cover, sensor, switch, button, … But not all ESPhome entity types are supported yet, it all depends if there are any need for them. Currently supported ESPhome components BinarySensor Button Climate Cover Light: onoff and brightness only Number Select Sensor Switch TextSensor I need logs or money to im…

### First install and run ESPhome itself on your laptop/pc:

> **[Getting Started with the ESPHome Command Line](https://esphome.io/guides/getting_started_command_line/)**
>
> Getting Started guide for installing ESPHome using the command line and creating a basic configuration.

Here’s my local ESPhome page:

> ![Screenshot from 2023-09-26 02-58-48](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/0/1/01b0036f4087110751045d36113832302fca2b81.png)

### When it’s up and running:

- On Homey, to _ **add or edit** _ a ESPhome device, always start with the “add new device” and select ‘ESPhome’ to start the _ **wizard** _
- Pick what you’d like to do:
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  - Configure a new physical device

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  - Update an existing physical device

### Now go check it out the new manual / wiki made by @Baldhor !

> **[User Guide](https://github.com/Baldhor/Homey-ESPhome-Enhanced/wiki/User-Guide)**
>
> This is an Homey app which adds support for ESPHome devices. ESPHome is a system to control your ESP8266/ESP32 by simple yet powerful configuration files and control them remotely through Home Aut...

#### App background and explanations:

> **[Home](https://github.com/Baldhor/Homey-ESPhome-Enhanced/wiki)**
>
> This is an Homey app which adds support for ESPHome devices. ESPHome is a system to control your ESP8266/ESP32 by simple yet powerful configuration files and control them remotely through Home Aut...

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