# ESP-NOW in CircuitPython
## Overview
ESP-NOW is a connectionless communication protocol developed by Espressif that allows ESP32 and ESP8266 devices to communicate directly with each other without needing a WiFi router or access point. It's useful for low-power, low-latency communication between microcontrollers. Find out more details on [Espressif's site here](https://www.espressif.com/en/solutions/low-power-solutions/esp-now) and check out [their API documentation](https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esp-idf/en/stable/esp32/api-reference/network/esp_now.html).
ESP-NOW creates a peer-to-peer network where devices can send data packets directly to each other using their MAC addresses. Devices can broadcast messages to specific recipients or to all nearby devices without needing any central infrastructure.
Give it a try -- it's great for props, sensor-networks, remote controls, and mesh communications.
https://youtu.be/OL2lAx2N-Dw
## Parts
You can use ESP-NOW in CircuitPython and Arduino on most ESP32, ESP32-S2, ESP32-S3 boards. ESP8266 boards also support ESP-NOW.
Here are some example boards, all of which can communicate with each other using ESP-NOW:
### Adafruit QT Py ESP32-S3 WiFi Dev Board with STEMMA QT
[Adafruit QT Py ESP32-S3 WiFi Dev Board with STEMMA QT](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5426)
The ESP32-S3 has arrived in QT Py format - and what a great way to get started with this powerful new chip from Espressif! With dual 240 MHz cores, WiFi and BLE support, and native USB, this QT Py is great for powering your IoT projects.
The ESP32-S3 is a highly-integrated,...
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### Adafruit ESP32-S3 Reverse TFT Feather
[Adafruit ESP32-S3 Reverse TFT Feather](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5691)
Like Missy Elliot, we like to ["put our [Feather] down, flip it and reverse it"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjIvu7e6Wq8) and that's exactly what we've done with this new development board. It's basically our ****
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### Adafruit ESP32-S2 Feather with BME280 Sensor - STEMMA QT
[Adafruit ESP32-S2 Feather with BME280 Sensor - STEMMA QT](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5303)
What's Feather-shaped and has an ESP32-S2 WiFi module? What has a STEMMA QT connector for I2C devices and a built in ambient sensor? What has your favorite Espressif WiFi microcontroller and lots of Flash and RAM memory for your next IoT project? What will make your next IoT project sensor...
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### Adafruit ESP32-S2 Feather - 4 MB Flash + 2 MB PSRAM
[Adafruit ESP32-S2 Feather - 4 MB Flash + 2 MB PSRAM](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5000)
What's Feather-shaped and has an ESP32-S2 WiFi module? What has a STEMMA QT connector for I2C devices? What has your favorite Espressif WiFi microcontroller and lots of Flash and RAM memory for your next IoT project? What will make your next IoT project flyyyyy?
That's right -...
Out of Stock
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### Adafruit Metro ESP32-S3 with 16 MB Flash 8 MB PSRAM
[Adafruit Metro ESP32-S3 with 16 MB Flash 8 MB PSRAM](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5500)
What's Metro-shaped and has an ESP32-S3 WiFi module? What has a STEMMA QT connector for I2C devices and a Lipoly charger circuit? What has your favorite Espressif WiFi microcontroller and lots of memory for your next IoT project?
That's right - it's the new...
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### Adafruit ESP32-S3 Reverse TFT with w.FL Antenna
[Adafruit ESP32-S3 Reverse TFT with w.FL Antenna](https://www.adafruit.com/product/6303)
Like Missy Elliot, we like to ["put our [Feather] down, flip it and reverse it"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjIvu7e6Wq8) and that's exactly what we've done with this new development board. It's basically our ****
In Stock
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/6303/guides)
- [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/esp-now-in-circuitpython/code-esp-now.md)
## Featured Products
### Adafruit ESP32-S3 Reverse TFT Feather
[Adafruit ESP32-S3 Reverse TFT Feather](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5691)
Like Missy Elliot, we like to ["put our [Feather] down, flip it and reverse it"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjIvu7e6Wq8) and that's exactly what we've done with this new development board. It's basically our ****
Out of Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5691)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5691/guides)
### Adafruit QT Py ESP32-S3 WiFi Dev Board with STEMMA QT
[Adafruit QT Py ESP32-S3 WiFi Dev Board with STEMMA QT](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5426)
The ESP32-S3 has arrived in QT Py format - and what a great way to get started with this powerful new chip from Espressif! With dual 240 MHz cores, WiFi and BLE support, and native USB, this QT Py is great for powering your IoT projects.
The ESP32-S3 is a highly-integrated,...
Out of Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5426)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5426/guides)
### Adafruit ESP32-S2 Feather - 4 MB Flash + 2 MB PSRAM
[Adafruit ESP32-S2 Feather - 4 MB Flash + 2 MB PSRAM](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5000)
What's Feather-shaped and has an ESP32-S2 WiFi module? What has a STEMMA QT connector for I2C devices? What has your favorite Espressif WiFi microcontroller and lots of Flash and RAM memory for your next IoT project? What will make your next IoT project flyyyyy?
That's right -...
Out of Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5000)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5000/guides)
### Adafruit QT Py ESP32-S2 WiFi Dev Board with STEMMA QT
[Adafruit QT Py ESP32-S2 WiFi Dev Board with STEMMA QT](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5325)
What has your favorite Espressif WiFi microcontroller, comes with [our favorite connector - the STEMMA QT](http://adafruit.com/stemma), a chainable I2C port, and has lots of Flash and RAM memory for your next IoT project? What will make your next IoT project flyyyyy? What a...
Out of Stock
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### Adafruit Metro ESP32-S3 with 16 MB Flash 8 MB PSRAM
[Adafruit Metro ESP32-S3 with 16 MB Flash 8 MB PSRAM](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5500)
What's Metro-shaped and has an ESP32-S3 WiFi module? What has a STEMMA QT connector for I2C devices and a Lipoly charger circuit? What has your favorite Espressif WiFi microcontroller and lots of memory for your next IoT project?
That's right - it's the new...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5500)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5500/guides)
### Adafruit ESP32-S3 Reverse TFT with w.FL Antenna
[Adafruit ESP32-S3 Reverse TFT with w.FL Antenna](https://www.adafruit.com/product/6303)
Like Missy Elliot, we like to ["put our [Feather] down, flip it and reverse it"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjIvu7e6Wq8) and that's exactly what we've done with this new development board. It's basically our ****
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/6303)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/6303/guides)
### Adafruit ESP32-S2 Feather with BME280 Sensor - STEMMA QT
[Adafruit ESP32-S2 Feather with BME280 Sensor - STEMMA QT](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5303)
What's Feather-shaped and has an ESP32-S2 WiFi module? What has a STEMMA QT connector for I2C devices and a built in ambient sensor? What has your favorite Espressif WiFi microcontroller and lots of Flash and RAM memory for your next IoT project? What will make your next IoT project sensor...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5303)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5303/guides)
## Related Guides
- [Adafruit ESP32-S2 Feather](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-esp32-s2-feather.md)
- [Adafruit QT Py ESP32-S2 and QT Py ESP32-S2 with uFL Antenna](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-qt-py-esp32-s2.md)
- [Adafruit QT Py ESP32-S3](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-qt-py-esp32-s3.md)
- [Adafruit ESP32-S3 Reverse TFT Feather](https://learn.adafruit.com/esp32-s3-reverse-tft-feather.md)
- [Adafruit Metro ESP32-S3](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-metro-esp32-s3.md)
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- [ESP-NOW Walkie Talkies](https://learn.adafruit.com/esp-now-walkie-talkies.md)
- [TFT Spirit Board](https://learn.adafruit.com/tft-spirit-board.md)
- [Traffic Light Conference Badge](https://learn.adafruit.com/traffic-light-conference-badge.md)
- [Blinka LED Sign](https://learn.adafruit.com/blinka-led-sign.md)
- [CircuitPython BLE Multi-Temperature Monitoring](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-multi-temperature-ble-monitoring.md)