I get the value from the receiver using ESP-NOW. Regarding what you mentioned, it is not accurate because when I am connected to the AP I do get the RSSI between the two boards, but when I disconnect I get different values ​​and I can’t figure out the problem. I have attached a link to the forum where I posted the problem, the codes appear there, maybe it can help, I am really desperate.

https://esp32.com/viewtopic.php?t=45224

https://esp32.com/viewtopic.php?t=45224

Hi.
How are you getting the RSSI?
I think you’re talking about two completely different RSSI values.
When the board is connected to Wi-Fi, it gets the RSSI between the board and the router.
When in ESP-NOW, you’re getting the RSSI between the board?
Regards,
Sara

I have been stuck on this for over a week and I can’t seem to solve it. I have two ESP32 components, one a transmitter and the other a receiver. Each is connected to a separate breadboard.

The reciver ESP32 is placed on a breadboard along with additional components, including a buzzer, an LED, and a servo motor, and the transmitter ESP32 with buttons and LED. When the RSSI value between the receiver and the transmitter reaches a certain threshold (e.g., -50 dBm), the LED, buzzer, and servo motor on the reciver breadboard will be activated.

The system status will be controlled using physical buttons located on the transmitter’s breadboard and using the app, In addition, the RSSI value will appear in the app and in the serial monitor.

My problem:
I want the default behavior to be ESP-NOW mode when the ESP32 is not connected to a hotspot. Once the ESP32 connects to a hotspot, it should switch to using WIFI for RSSI calculations. When the device disconnects from the hotspot, it should revert back to
ESP-NOW mode for RSSI calculations.

Currently what is happening is that I am able to control the system using the buttons when I am disconnected from WIFI and I am able to control the system using the app when I am connected to WIFI. However, for RSSI the situation is different. When I am connected to the app I get correct RSSI values ​​but when I disconnect from WIFI I get completely incorrect RSSI values. I would really appreciate help.

Random nerd dropped the ball on this one. Library had changed causing breaking changes. I did get the local access port working. Instead of setting up as a client to another network, set up as a local access point. I wrote my code for someone else, and it is on their computer. This was way back in 2022

The problem is whatever you changed from original. Go back to original, then add one change at a time. No one can debug your code for you when we cant see it.

Terry:

Did you ever get this to work as a softAP. I am very interested in this arrangement as well to display my timing information as a webpage without having to connect to a router.