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Add ESPectre WiFi CSI Motion Detection
ESPectre is a motion detection system based on WiFi spectrum analysis (CSI). Supports ESP32-C6, ESP32-S3, ESP32-C3 and other ESP32 variants. Features: - Privacy-preserving (no cameras/audio) - Through-wall detection - Auto-calibration - Adjustable sensitivity via Home Assistant
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title: ESPectre - WiFi CSI Motion Detection
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date-published: 2024-12-10
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type: sensor
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standard: global
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board: esp32
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difficulty: 1
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made-for-esphome: true
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project-url: https://github.com/francescopace/espectre
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---
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## Description
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ESPectre is a motion detection system based on **WiFi spectrum analysis** with native Home Assistant integration via ESPHome.
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Unlike traditional PIR sensors, ESPectre detects movement by analyzing changes in WiFi signals.
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No cameras, no microphones, no wearables required.
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### Features
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- **WiFi-based detection**: Uses CSI (Channel State Information) from existing WiFi signals
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- **Privacy-preserving**: No cameras, no audio, no identifying data
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- **Through-wall detection**: WiFi signals penetrate walls and obstacles
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- **Auto-calibration**: Automatically selects optimal subcarriers
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- **Adjustable sensitivity**: Threshold control from Home Assistant
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- **Multiple platforms**: ESP32-C6, ESP32-S3, ESP32-C3, ESP32-C5, ESP32-S2, ESP32
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### Entities Created
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- **binary_sensor.espectre_motion_detected** - Motion state (on/off)
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- **sensor.espectre_movement_score** - Movement intensity value
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- **number.espectre_threshold** - Detection threshold (adjustable)
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## Supported Hardware
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| Platform | Status | WiFi |
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|----------|--------|------|
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| ESP32-C6 | ✅ Tested | WiFi 6 |
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| ESP32-S3 | ✅ Tested | WiFi 4 |
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| ESP32-C3 | ✅ Tested | WiFi 4 |
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| ESP32-C5 | ⚠️ Experimental | WiFi 6 |
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| ESP32-S2 | ⚠️ Experimental | WiFi 4 |
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| ESP32 | ⚠️ Experimental | WiFi 4 |
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## Setup
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1. Flash the device using ESPHome Dashboard or CLI
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2. Configure WiFi via:
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- **BLE**: ESPHome app or Home Assistant Companion
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- **USB**: [web.esphome.io](https://web.esphome.io)
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- **Captive Portal**: Connect to "ESPectre Fallback" AP
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3. Device auto-discovers in Home Assistant
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## Configuration
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Download the example configuration for your platform from [GitHub](https://github.com/francescopace/espectre/tree/main/examples).
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```yaml
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external_components:
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- source:
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type: git
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url: https://github.com/francescopace/espectre
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ref: main
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components: [ espectre ]
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espectre:
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id: espectre_csi
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# Optional parameters:
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# segmentation_threshold: 1.0 # Motion sensitivity (0.5-10.0)
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# traffic_generator_rate: 100 # CSI packets/sec (0-1000)
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```
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![ESPectre HA](espectre-ha.png "ESPectre - Home Assistant Dashboard")
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## Important Notes
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- **Calibration**: Keep room still for 10 seconds after boot
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- **Traffic Generator**: Required for CSI packet generation (enabled by default)
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- **Optimal Distance**: 3-8 meters from WiFi router
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## Support
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- [Documentation](https://github.com/francescopace/espectre#readme)
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- [Setup Guide](https://github.com/francescopace/espectre/blob/main/SETUP.md)
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- [Tuning Guide](https://github.com/francescopace/espectre/blob/main/TUNING.md)
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- [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/francescopace/espectre/issues)
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- [Discussions](https://github.com/francescopace/espectre/discussions)
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![ESPectre lab](espectre-lab.jpg "ESPectre - Home lab")

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