Advanced Setup
As a prerequisite for this installation, the ESPHome add-on must be installed in Home Assistant. The integrated ESP32 microcontroller ensures a stable Wi-Fi connection. Once installed, you will have full control over the new device, including access to multiple parameters.
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Please follow this link if you don't have ESPHome Builder installed in Home Assistant;
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Connect the sensor to the computer where Home Assistant is running;
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Go to ESPHome Builder tab and click on "NEW DEVICE" button at the right bottom corner;
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Give it a name and click "NEXT";
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Skip the next step;
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Select device's type by clicking "ESP32-C3", then skip the next step;
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Find the newly created device and click "EDIT";
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Append the following YAML snippet to the end of device's configuration;
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Click the “Save” button, then the “Install” button at the top right corner;
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In the dialog that appears, select the third option: "Plug into the computer running ESPHome Device Builder";
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You will have to select the USB port with your connected device;
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Upon successful installation, the device will start reporting the states in the logs;
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Close the logs by clicking "Stop" at the right bottom corner (it closes the log window, and does not stop the service);
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Under "Settings" -> "Devices" you should see the newly discovered ESPHome device. Click "ADD" button;
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Set the area and click on "FINISH";
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Find and click the newly created device;
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Congratulations! You have successfully finished the installation. Now you can automate your environment!