Everything Presence Lite

Quick verdict

The Presence Lite is Everything Smart Home's more accessible take on local presence sensing. ESPHome integration is clean and the mmWave detection genuinely works for occupancy automations. It's not a consumer product — you need Home Assistant to make it useful.

Standout: Combines mmWave presence sensing with ESPHome-level Home Assistant friendliness.

Last checked: 2026-03-22

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• auto-discovered by Home Assistant via ESPHome — native local integration with no cloud account
• all sensor data stays on your local network with no vendor app required
• ESPHome firmware means you can customize detection zones and behavior yourself over time

Reasons to hesitate

• no Apple Home, Google Home, or Alexa support — it only talks to Home Assistant
• setup requires more hands-on calibration than polished consumer sensors like Aqara or Hue
• only makes sense if Home Assistant is already your automation platform

Best for

• Home Assistant households that want serious local presence sensing
• buyers who prefer ESPHome-style local control over vendor apps

Avoid if

• you want polished Apple Home or Alexa-first setup
• you want a sensor that feels like a mainstream retail gadget

Privacy and local-control notes

Strong local-first fit because the device is built around ESPHome-style local control instead of a vendor cloud account.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: ESPHome / native Home Assistant.

Buying reality check

Price notes: Usually worth the price if Home Assistant is your center of gravity, but less sensible for buyers who do not want HA-style setup work.

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