# Adapter configuration
# ESPHome Dashboard
Here you can enable / disable the ESPHome dashboard hosted by ioBroker. A separate installation of ESPHome is not needed 😃
- enable / disable the ESPHome dashboard
- ESPHome Dashboard IP (For admin tabs optional)
# Admin tab
- If the tab is not visible, enable ESPHome-tab at the topper left corner !
- IP Address must be provided in adapter settings
# Adding devices
ESPHome devices are automatically detected. If not, you can use the ADD Device button ...
# Discovery settings
Reconnection interval Time in seconds The adapter tries to reconnect the devices if the connection is interrupted
Default Password
Password used for autodiscoveryAutomatic detection enabled Uses MDNS to search for devices when the adapter starts up and new devices join the network. If the automatic detection fails, you can add the device manually using the ADD DEVICE button.
# Device overview
The online status shows whether there is an active connection to the device (s). Any IP or password changes could be made with the pencil,
# Adding devices manually
The ADD device button activates a popup, This enables a connection to be established with the device by entering the IP address and password.