# Set up your Pro device in Home Assistant # Set up your Pro device in Home Assistant :::warning **WiFi Requirement**: The Pro only supports **2.4GHz WiFi networks**. 5GHz networks are not supported. Make sure you connect to a 2.4GHz network during setup. ::: :::tip If your Pro 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 Pro to factory settings using a computer](/doc/02d97031-2542-4c7f-8ef9-c43f51f2528e) and follow the instructions. ::: :::info **About Ethernet/PoE**: The Pro ships with WiFi firmware by default. After initial setup, you can [enable Ethernet/PoE](/doc/e4b3a60f-cc18-4778-980f-d1abdd79008b) for more reliable connectivity. ::: Easily set up your Pro device using an **iPhone** or **Android** with the **Home Assistant** app. # Add Everything Presence Pro to Home Assistant ![](https://docs.everythingsmart.io/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzL2U1MTYzNjNkLThhMWItNDI0Zi1hOTk5LTI0ZDFmMDUxZDNhZi9iZGNmODlkNC1mNzhhLTQ1YmYtYTQ5Ni00ZjcyYjdkMDUzODcvaW1hZ2Uud2VicCIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkzNjgyMDAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTM3Njg0MDB9.UqC2BZYpph6bcriGeqr68N6GuPRZcIduZLC5czF5jpo) 1. Make sure your **Home Assistant** instance is **updated** to the latest version to ensure compatibility with your Pro device. 2. Plug your Pro device into power using a **USB-C cable**. You should see the RGB LED show a **blue pulsing animation**, indicating that the device is ready for setup. 3. Open the **Home Assistant** app on your mobile device and navigate to **Settings → Devices & Services**. 4. Look for a new device labeled **'everything-presence-pro-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 Pro** is now ready to be added to Home Assistant using the **ESPHome integration**. :::warning We don't recommend renaming the device at this point if you want to use the Everything Presence Zone Configurator tool. Keep the default name to maintain compatibility. ::: --- # Try This Now Once your Pro is connected, try this to see it in action: 1. Install the [Zone Configurator](/doc/6640e98e-2d8f-4cbe-a705-5d215371b372) add-on (see [Installation Guide](/doc/27058e80-a358-4e3c-9138-2f91af17692e)) 2. Open the Zone Configurator and select your Pro device 3. Walk around the room and watch your position tracked in real-time! The Pro combines both static presence detection AND real-time tracking, so you'll see the best of both EP1 and EPL capabilities. --- # Want to Use Ethernet/PoE? The Pro supports Ethernet with Power over Ethernet (PoE) for the most reliable connection. To switch: 1. Complete WiFi setup first (above) 2. Connect an ethernet cable to your Pro 3. Follow the [Enable Ethernet & Optional Features](/doc/e4b3a60f-cc18-4778-980f-d1abdd79008b) guide :::tip Ethernet/PoE is recommended for permanent ceiling installations where a single cable provides both power and data. ::: --- # What's Next? Now that your Pro is set up, here are the recommended next steps: | Step | Description | |------|-------------| | [Zone Configurator](/doc/6640e98e-2d8f-4cbe-a705-5d215371b372) | Visual interface for real-time tracking, zones, and room layouts | | [Tune Your Sensor](/doc/5f561eb0-20e8-4bd7-af81-9213f5ed7865) | Adjust sensitivity and distance for your room | | [Explore Entities](/doc/b976424e-9d20-411e-a1c8-a62ce0a44b6b) | Learn about all available sensors and controls | | [Alarm Panel Integration](/doc/66d7fc84-a754-4cec-b2a7-ef64ce89fb0d) | Connect to security systems via relay output | | [LED Customization](/doc/e3365f20-a77d-4336-b0c1-dc15b821fbc1) | Configure the RGB status LED | | [Best Practices](/doc/110421f8-4b5f-4f2a-ae08-652003eb1597) | Room-specific setup recommendations | --- # If you need more help If you're having trouble setting up your Pro device in Home Assistant, we're here to help: * Check the [Troubleshooting Guide](/doc/7f6979a4-3e1c-4dce-a813-3dcec0d63564) * [Contact Support](https://shop.everythingsmart.io/pages/contact) * Join us on [Discord](https://discord.gg/Bgfvy2f) to discuss with the community --- **Documents** - [EP1 vs EPL: Which Sensor is Right for You?](https://docs.everythingsmart.io/s/products/doc/ep1-vs-epl-which-sensor-is-right-for-you-5B3RxiY3Kp) - [Everything Presence One (EP1)](https://docs.everythingsmart.io/s/products/doc/everything-presence-one-ep1-3R178yZSUP) - [Everything Presence Pro](https://docs.everythingsmart.io/s/products/doc/everything-presence-pro-nh3fIXmow9) - [Everything Presence Lite (EPL)](https://docs.everythingsmart.io/s/products/doc/everything-presence-lite-epl-ZVnBzYzuX2) - [Zone Configurator](https://docs.everythingsmart.io/s/products/doc/zone-configurator-93b9scGsa2) - [Knowledge Base Articles](https://docs.everythingsmart.io/s/products/doc/knowledge-base-articles-KnRRmk4zvt)