bt-mqtt-gateway
A Python Bluetooth to MQTT gateway that connects various Bluetooth devices to MQTT brokers for home automation.
What is bt-mqtt-gateway?
bt-mqtt-gateway is a Python script that acts as a bridge between Bluetooth devices and MQTT brokers. It collects data from various Bluetooth sensors and publishes it to MQTT topics, enabling integration with home automation platforms like Home Assistant. The project solves the problem of connecting Bluetooth devices that lack native MQTT support to modern smart home ecosystems.
Home automation enthusiasts, IoT developers, and Raspberry Pi users who need to integrate Bluetooth sensors (like Xiaomi Mi Flora, RuuviTag, or thermostats) into MQTT-based systems.
Developers choose bt-mqtt-gateway for its extensibility via custom workers, broad device support, and simple deployment options including Docker. It provides a lightweight, self-hosted alternative to proprietary Bluetooth gateways.
Overview
A simple Python script which provides a Bluetooth to MQTT gateway, easily extensible via custom workers. See https://github.com/zewelor/bt-mqtt-gateway/wiki for more information.
Use Cases
Best For
- Integrating Xiaomi Mi Flora plant sensors into Home Assistant via MQTT
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