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Voice-response video doorbell

An ESP32-CAM doorbell that answers visitors.

By ronschaeffer

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Est. cost: Cost unknown
Posted: Date unknown
GitHub stars: 202 (GitHub)

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Overview

Video and audio doorbell for Home Assistant using an ESP32-CAM, a DFPlayer Mini and ESPHome, able to play voice responses to visitors.

How it works

ESP32-CAM streams into Home Assistant; automations pick audio replies.

Hardware

ESP32-CAM
DFPlayer Mini
speaker

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