Human Presence Detection With LD2410 In Home Assistant: ESPHome And ESP32

🚨 Update: ESPHome 2023.8.1 introduced a change for LD2410. Blog post now covers both pre and post-2023.8.1 versions.
Learn how to create a presence detection system using ESP32 and the LD2410 MMWave sensor in Home Assistant. This tutorial will guide you through the setup, configuration, and implementation process, enabling you to trigger actions based on a person's presence. Take your home automation to the next level with this powerful combination.

🔗 WRITTEN GUIDE ⬇️ (Including Code)
https://www.simplysmart.house/blog/presence-detection-ld2410-home-assistant

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▬ 🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - ESP32 Or Bluetooth?
00:38 - LD2410 Specs
00:55 - LD2410 Models
01:09 - Hardware Requirements
01:20 - How To Install ESPHome
01:39 - Flashing Process
02:39 - Wiring The LD2410
03:09 - LD2410 Configuration
03:44 - Integrating With Home Assistant
03:59 - LD2410 Placement Example
04:11 - Automation Example
04:21 Sensor Enclosure
04:31 LD2410 Drawback
04:44 - The Next Video In The Series
04:57 - LD2410 App
05:09 - Outro