Set up your EP1 device in Home Assistant

Set up your EP1 device in Home Assistant

WiFi Requirement: The EP1 only supports 2.4GHz WiFi networks. 5GHz networks are not supported. Make sure you connect to a 2.4GHz network during setup.

If your EP1 device isn't appearing in the Home Assistant app, you may need to update its firmware. To update your device, go to Restore or Update your EP1 to factory settings using a computer and follow the instructions.

Easily set up your EP1 device using an iPhone or Android with the Home Assistant app.

Add Everything Presence One to Home Assistant

  1. Make sure your Home Assistant instance is updated to the latest version to ensure compatibility with your EP1 device.

  2. Plug your EP1 device into power. You should see a flashing red light, indicating that the device is on.

  3. Open the Home Assistant app on your mobile device and navigate to Settings → Devices & Services.

  4. Look for a new device labeled 'everything-pr-xxxxxx' (Improv via BLE) and tap Add.

  5. Enter the Wi-Fi credentials for the network you want the device to connect to.

  6. Once you see the message "Wi-Fi connected successfully", you can close the prompt.

  7. Your Everything Presence One is now ready to be added to Home Assistant using the ESPHome integration.

Try This Now

Once your EP1 is connected, try this quick test:

  1. In Home Assistant, go to Settings → Devices & Services → ESPHome

  2. Click on your EP1 device

  3. Find the Occupancy sensor

  4. Walk in front of the sensor and watch the state change from "Clear" to "Detected"

If the state changes when you move, your EP1 is working correctly!

What's Next?

Now that your EP1 is set up, here are the recommended next steps:

Step

Description

Tune Your Sensor

Adjust sensitivity and distance for your room

Explore Entities

Learn about all available sensors and controls

Zone Configurator

Monitor environmental data and presence with a visual dashboard

Create Automations

Set up lights to turn on/off based on occupancy

Best Practices

Room-specific setup recommendations

If you need more help

If you're having trouble setting up your EP1 device in Home Assistant, we're here to help: