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If you want to use MQTT instead of HomeKit, check out the MQTT port & GitHub Repo.
If you want to use ESPHome with Home Assistant instead of HomeKit, check out the ESPHome port & GitHub Repo.
For a comparison of available features for the different firmware options, please refer to the feature matrix.
If you can't connect to your ratgdo board make sure you have the right driver installed for the type of board you have.
The setup process may take as long as a full minute, so please be patient.