Theengs
Theengs Bridge - ESP32 BLE MQTT gateway Wifi, Ethernet, external antenna development board
Theengs Bridge - ESP32 BLE MQTT gateway Wifi, Ethernet, external antenna development board
Couldn't load pickup availability
Share
Theengs Bridge - Your Central BLE Gateway
Powered by OpenMQTTGateway, our Bridge is compatible with over 100 sensors and integrates with Home Assistant, OpenHAB, Jeedom, NodeRed, and other MQTT-compatible systems.
Key Features:
- External Antenna: Equipped with a 2.4GHz 6dBi antenna, ensuring strong signal reception and reliability.
- Ethernet or WiFi connectivity: Use either Ethernet, WiFi, or Ethernet with WiFi backup.
- Adaptive Scanning: BLE scanning parameters adapt automatically based on the devices in your space.
- Auto Discovery: Home Assistant MQTT convention auto-discovery ensures BLE devices are automatically detected and set up with various SmartHome solutions.
- Over-the-Air Updates: Keep your device updated effortlessly.
| Power Supply | USB-C 5.0V |
| Microcontroller | ESP32 |
| Memory | 8MB |
| WiFi Band | 2.4 GHz |
| Protocol | MQTT |
| Ethernet |
RJ45 |
| Antenna |
2.4GHz 6dBi 50ohm Wireless Antenna |
| LED | 4 RGBs |
| Board type | Development Board |
| Dimensions |
4.05in * 1.37in * 2.4in 160 × 120 × 30 mm (without antenna) |
FAQs:
- What is the warranty period?
The Theengs Bridge hardware warranty lasts for one year from the purchase date. See detailed warranty information here.
- Does the bridge require internet access?
The bridge checks online for firmware updates but can operate without relying on cloud services (unless specifically configured to connect to one).
- Can Theengs Bridge operate on WiFi?
Absolutely! Set up a WiFi Access Point during the onboarding process, input your password, and it will default to WiFi if no ethernet connection is available.
Prerequisites:
- Ensure you have an MQTT broker. A basic understanding of MQTT is recommended.
- 5V USB C Power Supply
Licensing: The bridge firmware is licensed under GPLv3. By using this product, you agree to the terms and conditions of this license.
User guide: https://tbridge02.theengs.io/
I intended to keep trying to find a way to make this work, but it's not working as I'd hoped.
Biggest problem is it works for a couple hours then goes into some sort of boot loop. I've reset a couple times, just let it sit, and it dies.
Even when it is working, it's not seeing my SwitchBot Blind Tilts, which was the whole point for me.
Like I said, I intend to keep trying to get this work at some level but have low expectations.
Also, the box has a QR code and a written out link for the manual. It's wrong.
I needed a bluetooth bridge for Home Assistant which I could place closer to the car than my HA server. This device worked like a charm.
The only thing I wish is that it had PoE so that I could run just one cable to the device. (you can have just one cable, but that would be USB-C as power supply and then use WiFi instead of the Ethernet port, but I like cable Ethernet for its reliability)