Beginner DIY ESPHome mmWave Presence Sensor | HLK-LD2450 + ESP32

For this tutorial, no tools or soldering skills are required 🛠️ at all! 😄 You can simply snap together the ESP32 board with the HLK-LD2450 sensor to create the base for your smart sensor. It's as easy as that! 👌

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00:00 Prerequisites
00:51 fixtSE DIY Sensor Case
01:50 How to wire it up
04:47 Using Dupond Cables
06:10 How to secure it with a Hot Glue Gun
06:24 ESPHome Firmware
08:46 What to do if something goes wrong
09:43 How to create zones
10:55 How to use it on your dashboard
12:44 Adjust Zones in Home Assistant
13:12 How to automate with it

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