Everything Presence One

Quick verdict

This is the open-source presence sensor many HA power users rely on. 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: 2026-05-31

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. Note: while ESPHome devices can technically work with other platforms via its native API, the simplest and best-supported path is Home Assistant. Treat this as a Home Assistant device in practice.

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

Built with ESPHome — see our ESPHome guide for Home Assistant →

Buying reality check

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

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