[Feature request] - IOT - ESP32 / Arduino port or support #2161

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opened 2025-11-20 07:05:00 -05:00 by saavagebueno · 1 comment
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Originally created by @x9t9 on GitHub (Aug 11, 2025).

First of all - Thanks for the great project, it's a great help for many projects - and appologies if this issue is tin the wrong place / repo _ was not sure where to post it ( ports ) so I settled on the main one.
If something like that exists - please reference - I did not found it in any search.

tl;dr
Implement dedicated ESP32 ports in Netbird to enhance IoT device integration, addressing the growing demand for connectivity in the IoT landscape.

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Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
The absence of dedicated support for ESP32 ( and / or Arduino support ) platforms in Netbird limits the direct integration of IoT devices, which IMHO is critical given the vast implementation of ESP in millions and billions of connected devices in the Internet of Things (IoT). While WireGuard implementations exist for these platforms, they do not offer the comprehensive features and management capabilities that Netbird provides.

Describe the solution you'd like
Implementation of a dedicated ESP32 ports within Netbird to facilitate seamless integration of connectivity and management of IoT devices directly to the netwbird ecosystem or mashes / netwroks.

Describe alternatives you've considered
Alternative networking solutions, including existing WireGuard implementations, are available but often lack the robust features, security and most of all - easy management and configuration that Netbird offers, making them less suitable for comprehensive IoT applications.

Additional context
Supporting ESP32 and Arduino will enhance Netbird's appeal in the IoT market, enabling developers to leverage these popular platforms effectively.

NOTE regarding Arduino - I mentioned Arduino etc support for the IDE ( whcih is many times used also for ESP ) but for sure - on the professional market level Arduino itself is much less important - but has it's strength in adding a target audiance of beginners, makers, tinkers etc.

Originally created by @x9t9 on GitHub (Aug 11, 2025). First of all - Thanks for the great project, it's a great help for many projects - and appologies if this issue is tin the wrong place / repo _ was not sure where to post it ( ports ) so I settled on the main one. If something like that exists - please reference - I did not found it in any search. _**tl;dr**_ Implement dedicated **ESP32** ports in **Netbird** to enhance IoT device integration, addressing the growing demand for connectivity in the IoT landscape. By template : **_Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe._** The absence of dedicated support for ESP32 ( and / or Arduino support ) platforms in Netbird limits the direct integration of IoT devices, which IMHO is critical given the vast implementation of ESP in millions and billions of connected devices in the Internet of Things (IoT). While WireGuard implementations exist for these platforms, they do not offer the comprehensive features and management capabilities that Netbird provides. **_Describe the solution you'd like_** Implementation of a dedicated ESP32 ports within Netbird to facilitate seamless integration of connectivity and management of IoT devices directly to the netwbird ecosystem or mashes / netwroks. **_Describe alternatives you've considered_** Alternative networking solutions, including existing WireGuard implementations, are available but often lack the robust features, security and most of all - easy management and configuration that Netbird offers, making them less suitable for comprehensive IoT applications. **_Additional context_** Supporting ESP32 and Arduino will enhance Netbird's appeal in the IoT market, enabling developers to leverage these popular platforms effectively. NOTE regarding Arduino - I mentioned Arduino etc support for the IDE ( whcih is many times used also for ESP ) but for sure - on the professional market level Arduino itself is much less important - but has it's strength in adding a target audiance of beginners, makers, tinkers etc.
saavagebueno added the feature-request label 2025-11-20 07:05:00 -05:00
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@f3nici commented on GitHub (Nov 16, 2025):

+1

@f3nici commented on GitHub (Nov 16, 2025): +1
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Reference: SVI/netbird#2161