Presence and motion detection is integral to most smart homes. Usually PIRs and mmWave sensors are used for detecting presence but there are other ways too!

Using ESPHome and an ESP32, I explore car seat pressure sensors to determine whether someone is sitting on the sofa or not, which of course seamlessly integrates with Home Assistant.

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Links:

ESPHome YAML Config: https://gist.github.com/letsautomaten...

Car Seat Sensor - Variant 1: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...

Car Seat Sensor - Variant 2: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...

Resistor Kits: https://amzn.to/3SbD6Wo

ELEGOO Sensor Kit, including Resistors: https://amzn.to/3HHg05n

Specific Resistor Kit: https://amzn.to/3vSZ7SG

As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission if you use my Amazon links, which would be much appreciated, as it will help support the continuation of this channel. The prices are exactly the same for you.

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00:00 Intro
01:06 Car Seat Sensor | Setup Overview
02:20 Car Seat Sensor in Action!
03:09 Some Example Uses
03:40 Other Uses! | Stairs
04:05 Two Approaches | ESP32 or Water Leak Sensor
06:09 YAML File Sneak Peak
06:17 Wiring | ESP32 & Car Seat Sensor
08:28 FSR Sensor vs Car Seat Sensor
09:19 MORE Other Uses! | Front Door Mat or Bed Sensor
09:49 Outro

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