The ESP32 chip, developed by Espressif Systems, is widely used in various IoT (Internet of Things), embedded systems, and consumer electronics due to its low power consumption, built-in Wi-Fi & Bluetooth, and high processing capability.
Devices That Use the ESP32 Chip
- Development Boards & Microcontrollers
ESP32 DevKit series (official Espressif boards)
M5Stack and M5Stick series
Adafruit HUZZAH32
SparkFun ESP32 Thing
LilyGO T-Series (T-Display, T-SIM, T-Watch, etc.)
WEMOS Lolin D32/D32 Pro
- Smart Home & IoT Devices
Sonoff Smart Switches and Plugs (e.g., Sonoff Mini R3, Sonoff S31)
Shelly Smart Relays (e.g., Shelly 1, Shelly 2.5)
Tuya-Based Smart Devices (many smart home products use Tuya firmware on ESP32)
Air quality monitors (e.g., AirGradient open-source air sensors)
IoT Sensor Hubs (various DIY and commercial solutions)
- Wearables & Portable Devices
TTGO T-Watch (ESP32-based smartwatch)
Heltec WiFi Kit Series (LoRa-enabled IoT devices)
Fitness trackers (some DIY and prototype models)
- Robotics & DIY Electronics
ESP32-CAM (ESP32-based camera module)
DIY drones & robots (used in hobbyist and educational robotics)
3D Printer controllers (e.g., ESP32-based Klipper controllers)
- Industrial & Commercial Products
ESP32-based vending machines (wireless payment systems)
Smart irrigation controllers
Energy monitoring devices (e.g., OpenEnergyMonitor)
Smart locks & security systems
- Audio & Multimedia Devices
ESP32-based web radios
DIY Bluetooth speakers
Smart light controllers with voice assistants
Why Is ESP32 Popular?
✔ Low-cost & powerful (dual-core, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) ✔ Great for DIY & commercial IoT applications ✔ Strong developer community & open-source support ✔ Compatible with Arduino, MicroPython, ESP-IDF, etc.
I wonder which IoT devices are affected, beyond DIY, that people actually use in North America.