Everything Presence One

Quick verdict

This is the open-source presence sensor that HA power users swear by. mmWave plus PIR plus environmental sensors, all running locally on ESPHome with zero cloud. Setup takes some patience, but once dialed in, it's the gold standard for local room detection.

Standout: Open-source ESPHome multi-sensor with mmWave presence — the local-first gold standard.

Last checked: 2026-03-22

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• fully local ESPHome-based — open source and zero cloud dependency
• combines mmWave presence, PIR motion, temperature, humidity, and light sensors
• highly configurable detection zones and sensitivity via ESPHome

Reasons to hesitate

• requires ESPHome knowledge for initial setup and tuning
• no standalone app — only useful within Home Assistant or ESPHome ecosystem
• can require patience to tune mmWave sensitivity and avoid false triggers

Best for

• Home Assistant power users wanting the best local presence detection
• ESPHome enthusiasts who want a multi-sensor board with mmWave

Avoid if

• you want a plug-and-play presence sensor with a polished app experience
• you are not comfortable with ESPHome configuration

Privacy and local-control notes

Fully local ESPHome device. No cloud, no account, no data leaves your network. Open-source firmware.

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

Buying reality check

Price notes: Fair price for a multi-sensor board. Cheaper than buying separate sensors for each measurement.

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