esphome / esphome/feature-requests

Add support for using ESPHome with HomeAssistant over USB

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Description

**Describe the problem you have/What new integration you would like**

Hi,
I wonder if it possible to connect an ESP32 running ESPHome to a HA machine. I don't mean uploading the firmware, but to use USB
to communicate with HA instead of Wifi.

**Please describe your use case for this integration and alternatives you've tried:**
I'm using an ESP32 near my HA machine, so I just directly use the USB cable to power it, so it seems unnecessary to be using Wifi.

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The request names ESPHome, HomeAssistant, ESP32, USB, and Wi-Fi but identifies no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the existing ESPHome-to-Home Assistant communication path and any USB transport support, then define the protocol and test scope; done would mean reliable communication over USB instead of Wi-Fi.

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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
20/100

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