Move to ESP32-C6-MINI-1-H4

[benwa]

I'm interested in using Thread (or Zigbee) for the Faikin unit, which would require replacing the SOC.
The ESP32-C6-MINI-1-H4 would be a fairly close replacement. Datasheet

The C5 series is nearly identical to the C6, with the addition to 5GHz WiFi, though it only just recently went into mass production.

Full disclosure: I'm using ESPHome instead of your shipped software, and trying to flesh out https://github.com/asund/esphome-daikin-s21.

[benwa]

@revk what are your thoughts?

Thread and Matter has the potential of allowing users access to their Daikin via their smart home system of their choice.

[revk]

I have looked at Matter. It is a pain both in terms of software and spec, as well as in terms of accreditation and certification.

Give that HomeAssistant will bridge the Faikin MQTT to Matter, that seems the best approach.