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I have working EspHome device configured in HA, along with all its automations and programming all is well.
But i have an immediate need for the same type of hardware as a new device in another location.
So while waiting for new hardware, I'd like to add the old hardware as a new device to HA, then later replace the old deice with new hardware, WITHOUT breaking all the programming/configuration of the old device.
But after creating the new EspHome config by updating its node name and encryption key, when I add add it as a new device/integration, it seems to identify the old device, seemingly by its mac address, and then proceed to reconfigure/replace all the old programming with the new device... Obviously that is not what i want."
So how might i be able to add the new device using the old hardware, without breaking things like this.
As an additional note, i haven't tried changing the devices static IP reusing the same one, as i didnt see this as a solution becuase afaik the association is with the mac, and opening the device for a serial update for a new static ip is a pita.
But if it helps id like to know.