esphome / esphome/feature-requests
Enable wifi disconnect/reconnect on purpose to reduce wifi congestion
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Description
**Describe the problem you have/What new integration you would like**
I would like my Esphome devices to disconnect/reconnect from/to wifi on purpuse, to prevent wifi congestion.
**Please describe your use case for this integration and alternatives you've tried:**
Some of my Esphome devices control relays (several Sonoff minis), so a deep sleep wouldn't help in this case as the signal is cut from the relays during deep sleep.
Also, I have a Max7219 dot matrix clock that still needs to display time, but not necessarily stay on wifi 24/7
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Research direction
Start by reviewing the existing ESPHome Wi-Fi and deep-sleep behavior, considering the relay-controlled Sonoff minis and the MAX7219 clock described in issue #1129. Done would mean devices can intentionally disconnect and reconnect from Wi-Fi to reduce congestion while their local relay and display functions continue as needed.
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Assessment
- Domain
- embedded-iot, networking
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 15/100