Do I setup a handful of BT Proxies for Home Assistant via ESP32s, or get a decent BT adapter for the HA host?
I have 1, maybe 2, sensors that are pushing the limits of BT so the built in adapter in my HA host doesn't always see its announcement. A dedicated external adapter, with better antenna would help there, but so would sticking some adapters everywhere, as well as allowing more data collection for other "things".
@j_angliss
BT proxies for me. I don't even have a BT adapter plugged into my HA box. Works great for switchbot blind tilts around the house. 98% of the time they respond as quickly as I expect. Then randomly they will take a few seconds to act, but they still end up getting the request.
Distance to the BT device definitely matters from my experience. Plus you can go down the time suck rabbit hole of room presence if you wish.
j_angliss
Calv