💡Home Assistant Tracks Bin Collection with Bluetooth Tags
Home Assistant now knows when your bins need emptying
TL;DR
Home Assistant now tracks bin collection schedules with Bluetooth tags. The system sends reminders and updates a dashboard, but can't confirm if bins are actually emptied. Built with Codex and Astra, the project uses RSSI and UWB for distance estimation.
Home Assistant can now track bin collection schedules using Bluetooth tags, sending reminders and updating a dashboard. This system, built by an author using Codex and Astra, uses RSSI and UWB for distance estimation. The system can't verify if bins are emptied, but it's a handy tool for those with complex bin schedules. The project uses six little battery tags, two Makerfabs ESP32-WROVER/DW3000 boards, and a Home Assistant setup. It's reliable up to 30 meters, with the furthest recorded reading at 37.28 meters. This is a must-have for anyone with multiple bins on different schedules.
Key Points
Home Assistant tracks bin collection schedules with Bluetooth tags, sending reminders and updating a dashboard.
The system uses RSSI and UWB for distance estimation, with a ten-meter boundary to determine bin movement.
The project uses six little battery tags, two Makerfabs ESP32-WROVER/DW3000 boards, and a Home Assistant setup.
The system is reliable up to 30 meters, with the furthest recorded reading at 37.28 meters.
The two Makerfabs boards cost US$123.64 including shipping, while ten sample tags cost US$25 each.
Why It Matters
If you have multiple bins on different schedules, this system can send reminders and update a dashboard. It uses RSSI and UWB for distance estimation, but can't confirm if bins are actually emptied. The project uses Codex and Astra, and is reliable up to 30 meters.
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