Getting Started with ESPresence

ESPresence Room Presence Detection
*** Links ***

ESPresence: https://espresense.com

Hive Mind Automation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HiveMindAutomation
Hive Mind Automation on the Internet: https://hivemindautomation.com.au

* Support the Channel *
** Buy ESP-32's and support the Channel: **
AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmVEdD5
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XB3E7T


*** Find Hive Mind Automation on Social Media ***

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HiveMindAutoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/HiveMindAutomation/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiveMindAutomationmastodon.social: @HiveMindAuto

*** Affiliate Links ***
*** These links help the channel by providing a commission on purchases
*** SwitchBot ***:
Buy SwitchBot Accessories direct from SwitchBot: https://bit.ly/3ZFk6CY:
*** SkillShare:
Learn new things on Skillshare: https://skillshare.eqcm.net/KjZObA
*** Amazon ***:
Aqara Smart Doorbell G4: https://amzn.to/3LitV3Q
LIFX Lights on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Pew7Jp
LIFX Clean on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Pc7LQg
LIFX Colour on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PmjcoR
3M Command Strips: https://amzn.to/3Bcq1mX
RM Mini 3 - InfraRed Blaster: https://amzn.to/3rvZBcH
TP-Link KP-115 Smart Plugs - with Energy Monitoring: https://amzn.to/3z5eMw7
TP-Link KP-303 Powerboard: https://amzn.to/3Pw5JLn
meross Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug (AU): https://amzn.to/3FmEuiV
meross Smart Wi-Fi plug 4 Pack (AU): https://amzn.to/3RXiSBe
meross Smart Garage Door Opener: https://amzn.to/46InIGK
*** AliExpress ***:
Buy SK6812 LED Strips (the ones behind me): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AO1tuus
Buy Node MCU devices: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AVdTRm
Buy ESP-01S Relay Boards: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ddb0P19
ESP-01s USB Programmer: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdooXTh
*** PTC Shop ***:
Nanoleaf Products at PTC Shop: https://ptcshop.pxf.io/ORo34G

*** TIMESTAMPS ***

00:00 Intro
01:22 Preface
02:45 A brief discussion about the tech at play
03:52 pre-requisites
07:22 Getting Started
10:46 Basic Config
15:43 Finding the IP Address
16:47 A look at how the Base Station appears in Home Assistant
18:23 Exploring the Advanced Settings
24:26 "Tracker" Fingerprints
25:35 How I found my Device ID's
27:58 Adding the "Tracker" details to Home Assistant
30:26 Finally Telling Home Assistant the details of our Trackers
34:44 How does it show up in Home Assistant?
39:09 Some Automation Ideas and Summary




*** Helpful Links ***
Home Assistant Homepage: https://www.home-assistant.io/Home Assistant for iOS: https://apple.co/34JATceHome Assistant for Android: https://bit.ly/30VUsNhRaspberry Pi Foundation: https://www.raspberrypi.org/Raspberry Pi Imager: https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/Balena Etcher: https://www.balena.io/etcher/

*** CREDITS ***

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com