📌 Key Points
I turned my old phone into a Bluetooth proxy for Home Assistant with this free app
The app allows an old phone to act as a Bluetooth proxy for Home Assistant.
This solution reduces the need for additional ESP32 devices.
It improves Bluetooth coverage and reliability within Home Assistant.
The app helps in managing devices and settings more efficiently.
Automations are triggered more reliably with this setup.
Users can repurpose old phones instead of discarding them.
The method is cost-effective and utilizes existing technology.
It simplifies the process of connecting Bluetooth devices to Home Assistant.
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