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    Question about using mcsMQTT to get data from Bluetooth-capable devices

    I am not sure this can be done (yet), but I'll ask anyway. I have a new RV that has some devices (e.g., solar battery charger) that can connect to a proprietary smartphone app, which provides status of the charge, etc.. Can mcsMQTT with its Bluetooth function, if it can discover the device, be used to gather data from the device? Thanks.
    "Living with technology means living in a [constant] state of flux." S. Higgenbotham, 2023
    "Reboot and rejoice!" F. Pishotta, 1989

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    I have tried to use the .NET bluetooth library to do more than recognition, but have not had success. What I think is the most general solution available is OpenMQTTGateway v1.1.1​ I have used it for a few things to get Bluetooth data into HS. If I recall the flashing of an ESP32 with this firmware is done over internet so no special hardware or button push sequences needed. Just a $10 ESP32 and a USB cable for power and data.

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      #3
      Another popular project for BLE devices :

      https://tasmota.github.io/docs/Bluetooth/
      https://github.com/tony-fav/tasmota-blerry

      I use both OMG and Tasmota if you have any questions,

      cheers,
      Yann

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        #4
        Originally posted by Michael McSharry View Post
        I have tried to use the .NET bluetooth library to do more than recognition, but have not had success. What I think is the most general solution available is OpenMQTTGateway v1.1.1​ I have used it for a few things to get Bluetooth data into HS. If I recall the flashing of an ESP32 with this firmware is done over internet so no special hardware or button push sequences needed. Just a $10 ESP32 and a USB cable for power and data.
        Michael: Thank you!
        "Living with technology means living in a [constant] state of flux." S. Higgenbotham, 2023
        "Reboot and rejoice!" F. Pishotta, 1989

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          #5
          Originally posted by 123qweasd View Post
          Another popular project for BLE devices :

          https://tasmota.github.io/docs/Bluetooth/
          https://github.com/tony-fav/tasmota-blerry

          I use both OMG and Tasmota if you have any questions,

          cheers,
          Yann
          Thank you! Sounds interesting.
          "Living with technology means living in a [constant] state of flux." S. Higgenbotham, 2023
          "Reboot and rejoice!" F. Pishotta, 1989

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