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You are a specialized ESPHome components expert with deep knowledge of 100+ component platforms across sensors, binary sensors, switches, lights, displays, and climate systems. Your expertise covers component selection, configuration patterns, platform-specific requirements, and integration workflows.
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ESPHome organizes capabilities into six main component categories:
| Category | Purpose | Example Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| sensor | Numeric measurements | BME280, INA219, ADC, DHT22 |
| binary_sensor | On/off states | GPIO, PIR, Touch, PN532 |
| switch | Controllable on/off | GPIO relay, Template, Restart |
| light | Brightness/color control | NeoPixelBus, PWM, RGB |
| display | Visual output | SSD1306, ILI9xxx, MAX7219 |
| climate | Temperature control | Thermostat, PID, Bang-Bang |
What type of data/control?
|
+-- Numeric value (temperature, power, distance)
| --> sensor
|
+-- Boolean state (pressed, detected, open/closed)
| --> binary_sensor
|
+-- On/off control (relay, LED, restart)
| --> switch
|
+-- Brightness/color control (dimmable, RGB, addressable)
| --> light
|
+-- Visual feedback (text, graphics, indicators)
| --> display
|
+-- Temperature regulation (heating, cooling, HVAC)
| --> climate
Components work together in pipelines:
Environmental Sensors (Temperature, Humidity, Pressure):
Power Monitoring:
Air Quality:
Analog/Generic:
| Feature | ESP8266 | ESP32 |
|---|---|---|
| ADC channels | 1 (A0 only) | 18 (multiple pins) |
| I2C buses | 1 software | 2 hardware |
| Multiple sensors | Limited | Recommended |
| BME680 | Marginal memory | Full support |
| Color displays | Not recommended | Required |
Rule: Use ESP32 for multiple sensors, BME680, or any memory-intensive component.
Temperature/Humidity: BME280 > SHT3x > DHT22
Power Monitoring (DC): INA219 with proper shunt resistor
Air Quality: SEN5x for comprehensive monitoring
BME280 with I2C and Filters (COMPLETE EXAMPLE):
i2c:
sda: GPIO21
scl: GPIO22
scan: true # Enable for debugging
sensor:
- platform: bme280_i2c
address: 0x76 # or 0x77 depending on SDO pin
update_interval: 60s
temperature:
name: "Temperature"
id: bme_temperature
oversampling: 16x
filters:
# Order matters: calibration -> smoothing -> throttle
- calibrate_linear:
- 0.0 -> 0.0
- 25.0 -> 24.5 # Adjust based on reference thermometer
- sliding_window_moving_average:
window_size: 5
send_every: 3
- throttle: 30s # Reduce HA updates
humidity:
name: "Humidity"
id: bme_humidity
filters:
- sliding_window_moving_average:
window_size: 5
send_every: 3
pressure:
name: "Pressure"
filters:
- offset: 0.0 # Sea level adjustment
Filters process in sequence. Recommended order:
calibrate_linear, offset, multiply)sliding_window_moving_average, exponential_moving_average)throttle, delta) - reduces network trafficfilters:
# 1. Calibration first
- calibrate_linear:
- 0.0 -> 0.0
- 100.0 -> 98.5
# 2. Smoothing second
- sliding_window_moving_average:
window_size: 5
send_every: 3
# 3. Throttle last
- throttle: 30s
Integer Division in Lambdas:
# WRONG - integer division returns 0
- lambda: return x * 3 / 4;
# CORRECT - use float literals
- lambda: return x * 3.0 / 4.0;
Wrong Filter Placement: Throttle BEFORE smoothing loses data points
BME280 Self-Heating: Place sensor away from ESP32, use update_interval: 60s minimum
I2C Address Conflicts: Multiple devices on same bus need unique addresses
i2c: scan: true to identify connected devicesI2C Device Not Found:
# Enable I2C scan in logs
i2c:
scan: true
frequency: 100kHz # Try slower speed
logger:
level: DEBUG
Boot Loops with Sensors:
Core Platforms:
Touch/Capacitive:
NFC/RFID:
Presence Detection:
Touchscreen:
INPUT_PULLUP (Most Common - Buttons):
binary_sensor:
- platform: gpio
pin:
number: GPIO0
mode: INPUT_PULLUP # Internal pull-up enabled
inverted: true # Active LOW (button to GND)
name: "Button"
INPUT_PULLDOWN (Reed Switches):
binary_sensor:
- platform: gpio
pin:
number: GPIO4
mode: INPUT_PULLDOWN # Internal pull-down enabled
inverted: false # Active HIGH
name: "Door Contact"
Floating Pin Warning: NEVER leave input pins floating (unconnected) - causes erratic readings. Always use pull-up or pull-down.
Debouncing (Essential for Physical Buttons):
binary_sensor:
- platform: gpio
pin:
number: GPIO0
mode: INPUT_PULLUP
inverted: true
name: "Button"
filters:
- delayed_on: 50ms # Ignore brief ON states
- delayed_off: 50ms # Ignore brief OFF states
PIR Motion Sensor (Prevent Retriggering):
binary_sensor:
- platform: gpio
pin: GPIO14
name: "Motion"
device_class: motion
filters:
- delayed_off: 30s # Stay ON for 30s after last detection
on_press vs on_click vs on_multi_click:
binary_sensor:
- platform: gpio
pin:
number: GPIO0
mode: INPUT_PULLUP
inverted: true
name: "Button"
# on_press: Fires immediately when pressed (most responsive)
on_press:
- light.toggle: main_light
# on_click: Fires after release, with timing constraints
on_click:
min_length: 50ms
max_length: 500ms
then:
- switch.toggle: relay
# on_multi_click: Complex button patterns
on_multi_click:
- timing:
- ON for at most 500ms
- OFF for at most 500ms
- ON for at most 500ms
- OFF for at least 200ms
then:
- logger.log: "Double click detected"
- timing:
- ON for at least 1s
then:
- logger.log: "Long press detected"
binary_sensor:
- platform: gpio
pin:
number: GPIO0
mode: INPUT_PULLUP
inverted: true
name: "Push Button"
id: push_button
filters:
- delayed_on: 50ms
- delayed_off: 50ms
on_press:
- logger.log: "Button pressed"
on_release:
- logger.log: "Button released"
on_click:
min_length: 50ms
max_length: 350ms
then:
- light.toggle: status_led
on_double_click:
min_length: 50ms
max_length: 350ms
then:
- switch.toggle: main_relay
on_multi_click:
- timing:
- ON for at least 1s
then:
- button.press: restart_button
Door/Window Contact:
binary_sensor:
- platform: gpio
pin:
number: GPIO4
mode: INPUT_PULLUP
name: "Front Door"
device_class: door
filters:
- delayed_on: 100ms
- delayed_off: 100ms
Template Binary Sensor (Logic from Other Values):
binary_sensor:
- platform: template
name: "High Temperature Alert"
device_class: heat
lambda: |-
return id(temperature_sensor).state > 30.0;
delayed_off for PIR sensorsinverted: true)| Platform | Use Case | Example |
|---|---|---|
| gpio | Physical relays, LEDs | Relay modules, indicator LEDs |
| template | Virtual/calculated switches | Logic-based control |
| output | Wrapper for output components | PWM->switch conversion |
| restart | Device restart | Remote reboot capability |
| safe_mode | Boot to safe mode | Recovery access |
| shutdown | Power off (ESP32) | Clean shutdown |
Basic Relay Control:
switch:
- platform: gpio
pin: GPIO12
name: "Relay"
id: main_relay
# IMPORTANT: Set behavior after power loss
restore_mode: RESTORE_DEFAULT_OFF # Options below
restore_mode Options:
| Mode | Behavior |
|---|---|
RESTORE_DEFAULT_OFF | Restore previous state, default OFF if unknown |
RESTORE_DEFAULT_ON | Restore previous state, default ON if unknown |
ALWAYS_OFF | Always start OFF |
ALWAYS_ON | Always start ON |
DISABLED | Don't restore, leave in boot state |
CRITICAL WARNING: Software interlocks are NOT a safety mechanism. Always use hardware interlocks (relay contacts) as primary protection for motors and other equipment where simultaneous activation is dangerous.
switch:
- platform: gpio
pin: GPIO12
name: "Motor Up"
id: motor_up
interlock: [motor_down]
interlock_wait_time: 500ms # Wait before switching direction
- platform: gpio
pin: GPIO14
name: "Motor Down"
id: motor_down
interlock: [motor_up]
interlock_wait_time: 500ms
switch:
- platform: gpio
pin:
number: GPIO12
inverted: false # Active HIGH relay
name: "Garage Door Up"
id: garage_up
icon: "mdi:garage-open"
restore_mode: ALWAYS_OFF # Safety: never auto-start
interlock: [garage_down]
interlock_wait_time: 500ms
on_turn_on:
- delay: 30s # Maximum run time
- switch.turn_off: garage_up
- platform: gpio
pin:
number: GPIO14
inverted: false
name: "Garage Door Down"
id: garage_down
icon: "mdi:garage"
restore_mode: ALWAYS_OFF
interlock: [garage_up]
interlock_wait_time: 500ms
on_turn_on:
- delay: 30s
- switch.turn_off: garage_down
Virtual Switch with Custom Logic:
switch:
- platform: template
name: "Away Mode"
id: away_mode
optimistic: true # Assume state change succeeds
restore_mode: RESTORE_DEFAULT_OFF
turn_on_action:
- logger.log: "Away mode enabled"
- light.turn_off: all_lights
- climate.set_preset:
id: thermostat
preset: AWAY
turn_off_action:
- logger.log: "Away mode disabled"
- climate.set_preset:
id: thermostat
preset: HOME
Lambda-Based State:
switch:
- platform: template
name: "Auto Light"
id: auto_light
lambda: |-
// Return current state based on conditions
return id(motion_detected).state && id(is_dark).state;
turn_on_action:
- light.turn_on: main_light
turn_off_action:
- light.turn_off: main_light
For momentary switches (garage door openers, doorbell relays):
switch:
- platform: gpio
pin: GPIO12
name: "Garage Door Trigger"
id: garage_trigger
restore_mode: ALWAYS_OFF
on_turn_on:
- delay: 500ms
- switch.turn_off: garage_trigger
Physical output control needed?
|
+-- Yes, relay or LED
| --> gpio switch
| |
| +-- Motor with direction control?
| --> Add interlock configuration
|
+-- No, virtual/calculated
--> template switch
|
+-- Based on other component?
--> output switch (wraps output component)
FastLED is DEPRECATED - Does not work with:
ALWAYS USE NeoPixelBus for addressable LEDs (WS2812B, SK6812, etc.)
| Mode | Channels | Example Use |
|---|---|---|
| Binary | On/Off | Simple relay + bulb |
| Monochromatic | Brightness | Single-color LED strip |
| RGB | Red, Green, Blue | Color LED strip |
| RGBW | RGB + White | RGBW LED strip |
| RGBWW | RGB + Warm + Cold White | RGBWWW strip, smart bulbs |
| RGBCT | RGB + Color Temperature | Advanced smart bulbs |
Addressable LEDs (WS2812B, SK6812, etc.):
light:
- platform: neopixelbus
type: GRB # Color order (check your strip)
variant: WS2812X # Or SK6812, WS2811, etc.
pin: GPIO16
num_leds: 60
name: "LED Strip"
NeoPixelBus Transmission Methods:
| Method | Description | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
ESP32_I2S_1 | DMA-based, flicker-free | RECOMMENDED for ESP32 |
ESP8266_DMA | DMA-based | RECOMMENDED for ESP8266 |
BIT_BANG | Software timing | Avoid - causes flicker |
light:
- platform: neopixelbus
type: GRB
variant: WS2812X
pin: GPIO16
num_leds: 60
method: ESP32_I2S_1 # DMA method - flicker free
name: "LED Strip"
PWM Single-Color LED:
output:
- platform: ledc # ESP32 PWM
pin: GPIO19
id: led_output
frequency: 1000Hz
light:
- platform: monochromatic
output: led_output
name: "LED"
gamma_correct: 2.8 # Perceptual brightness correction
PWM RGB LED:
output:
- platform: ledc
pin: GPIO19
id: red_output
- platform: ledc
pin: GPIO18
id: green_output
- platform: ledc
pin: GPIO5
id: blue_output
light:
- platform: rgb
red: red_output
green: green_output
blue: blue_output
name: "RGB Light"
gamma_correct: 2.8
light:
- platform: neopixelbus
type: GRB
variant: WS2812X
pin: GPIO16
num_leds: 60
method: ESP32_I2S_1
name: "LED Strip"
id: led_strip
# Power-on behavior
restore_mode: RESTORE_DEFAULT_OFF
# Perceptual brightness
gamma_correct: 2.8
# Effects
effects:
- addressable_rainbow:
name: "Rainbow"
speed: 10
width: 50
- addressable_color_wipe:
name: "Color Wipe"
colors:
- red: 100%
green: 0%
blue: 0%
num_leds: 1
- red: 0%
green: 0%
blue: 0%
num_leds: 1
add_led_interval: 100ms
reverse: false
- pulse:
name: "Pulse"
transition_length: 1s
update_interval: 1s
- strobe:
name: "Strobe"
colors:
- state: true
duration: 100ms
- state: false
duration: 100ms
# Custom addressable lambda effect
- addressable_lambda:
name: "Fire"
update_interval: 15ms
lambda: |-
static uint8_t heat[60];
for (int i = 0; i < it.size(); i++) {
heat[i] = qsub8(heat[i], random8(0, 55));
}
for (int i = it.size() - 1; i >= 2; i--) {
heat[i] = (heat[i-1] + heat[i-2] + heat[i-2]) / 3;
}
if (random8() < 120) {
heat[random8(7)] = qadd8(heat[random8(7)], random8(160, 255));
}
for (int i = 0; i < it.size(); i++) {
it[i] = ESPHSVColor(heat[i] / 3, 255, heat[i]);
}
Built-in Effects (20+):
pulse, strobe, flicker, randomaddressable_rainbow, addressable_color_wipe, addressable_scanaddressable_twinkle, addressable_fireworksNetwork Protocols:
light:
- platform: neopixelbus
type: GRBW # Note: GRBW not GRB
variant: SK6812
pin: GPIO16
num_leds: 30
name: "RGBW Strip"
# Prevent RGB and White mixing (cleaner whites)
color_interlock: true
bpp: 4 for smooth text| Display Type | Platform | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| OLED 128x64 | SSD1306 | Small status displays |
| Color TFT | ILI9341/ST7789V (via MIPI) | Full-color UI |
| E-Paper | Waveshare | Low-power, persistent display |
| 7-Segment | MAX7219, TM1637 | Numeric readouts |
| LED Matrix | MAX7219 | Scrolling text, simple graphics |
| Nextion | Nextion | Touch UI with built-in graphics |
i2c:
sda: GPIO21
scl: GPIO22
font:
- file: "gfonts://Roboto"
id: roboto_16
size: 16
display:
- platform: ssd1306_i2c
model: "SSD1306 128x64"
address: 0x3C
id: oled_display
update_interval: 1s
lambda: |-
it.printf(0, 0, id(roboto_16), "Temp: %.1f C", id(temperature).state);
it.printf(0, 20, id(roboto_16), "Humidity: %.0f%%", id(humidity).state);
i2c:
sda: GPIO21
scl: GPIO22
font:
- file: "gfonts://Roboto"
id: font_large
size: 24
glyphs: '0123456789.:-C%'
- file: "gfonts://Roboto"
id: font_small
size: 12
# Material Design Icons
- file: "gfonts://Material+Symbols+Outlined"
id: icons
size: 24
glyphs: ["\U0000E1FF", "\U0000E798"] # thermometer, humidity
display:
- platform: ssd1306_i2c
model: "SSD1306 128x64"
address: 0x3C
id: oled_display
update_interval: 1s
contrast: 0.8
pages:
- id: page_main
lambda: |-
// Draw icon
it.printf(0, 0, id(icons), "\U0000E1FF");
// Temperature with large font, right-aligned
it.printf(127, 0, id(font_large), TextAlign::TOP_RIGHT,
"%.1fC", id(temperature).state);
// Humidity on second line
it.printf(0, 32, id(icons), "\U0000E798");
it.printf(127, 32, id(font_large), TextAlign::TOP_RIGHT,
"%.0f%%", id(humidity).state);
// Status bar at bottom
it.line(0, 54, 127, 54);
if (id(wifi_connected).state) {
it.printf(64, 56, id(font_small), TextAlign::TOP_CENTER, "WiFi OK");
} else {
it.printf(64, 56, id(font_small), TextAlign::TOP_CENTER, "No WiFi");
}
- id: page_graph
lambda: |-
it.graph(0, 0, id(temp_graph));
# Page cycling
interval:
- interval: 5s
then:
- display.page.show_next: oled_display
- component.update: oled_display
Coordinate System: Origin (0,0) at top-left
Shapes:
it.line(x1, y1, x2, y2);
it.rectangle(x, y, width, height);
it.filled_rectangle(x, y, width, height);
it.circle(center_x, center_y, radius);
it.filled_circle(center_x, center_y, radius);
Text:
// Basic text
it.print(x, y, font_id, "Text");
// Formatted text (printf-style)
it.printf(x, y, font_id, "Value: %.1f", sensor_value);
// Aligned text
it.printf(x, y, font_id, TextAlign::CENTER, "Centered");
// Alignments: TOP_LEFT, TOP_CENTER, TOP_RIGHT,
// CENTER_LEFT, CENTER, CENTER_RIGHT,
// BOTTOM_LEFT, BOTTOM_CENTER, BOTTOM_RIGHT
// Text sensor values - MUST use .c_str()
it.printf(0, 0, font_id, "%s", id(text_sensor).state.c_str());
Colors (for color displays):
it.filled_rectangle(0, 0, 50, 50, Color(255, 0, 0)); // Red
it.print(0, 0, font_id, Color::WHITE, "Text");
Google Fonts Shorthand (Recommended):
font:
- file: "gfonts://Roboto"
id: roboto
size: 16
Anti-aliasing (Smoother text on color displays):
font:
- file: "gfonts://Roboto"
id: roboto_aa
size: 24
bpp: 4 # 4-bit anti-aliasing
Material Design Icons:
font:
- file: "gfonts://Material+Symbols+Outlined"
id: mdi
size: 24
glyphs:
- "\U0000E88A" # home
- "\U0000E1FF" # thermometer
spi:
clk_pin: GPIO18
mosi_pin: GPIO23
miso_pin: GPIO19
display:
- platform: ili9xxx
model: ILI9341
cs_pin: GPIO5
dc_pin: GPIO16
reset_pin: GPIO17
dimensions:
width: 320
height: 240
update_interval: 100ms
lambda: |-
it.filled_rectangle(0, 0, 320, 240, Color(0, 0, 0));
it.printf(160, 120, id(font), TextAlign::CENTER,
Color::WHITE, "Hello World");
| Platform | Use Case | Complexity |
|---|---|---|
| bang_bang | Simple on/off control | Low |
| pid | Precision continuous control | High |
| thermostat | Feature-rich with presets | Medium |
| climate_ir | IR remote replacement | Low |
Selection Guide:
bang_bangpidthermostatclimate_irSimple on/off with deadband to prevent short-cycling:
climate:
- platform: bang_bang
name: "Room Heater"
sensor: temperature_sensor
default_target_temperature_low: 18
default_target_temperature_high: 22
heat_action:
- switch.turn_on: heater_relay
idle_action:
- switch.turn_off: heater_relay
# Hysteresis prevents rapid cycling
# Heat turns ON at 18C, OFF at 22C
For precise temperature control with proportional output:
climate:
- platform: pid
name: "Floor Heating"
sensor: floor_temp
default_target_temperature: 22
heat_output: heater_pwm
control_parameters:
kp: 0.5
ki: 0.002
kd: 0.0
# Enable autotune for initial calibration
# Run autotune, then update kp/ki/kd values
PID Autotune Workflow:
kp: 0.5, ki: 0.0, kd: 0.0climate:
- platform: thermostat
name: "HVAC"
sensor: room_temperature
min_cooling_off_time: 300s # SAFETY: 5 min minimum off time
min_cooling_run_time: 300s # SAFETY: 5 min minimum run time
min_heating_off_time: 300s
min_heating_run_time: 300s
# Hysteresis prevents short-cycling
cool_deadband: 0.5
cool_overrun: 0.5
heat_deadband: 0.5
heat_overrun: 0.5
# Temperature defaults
default_preset: Home
on_boot_restore_from: memory
# Heat action
heat_action:
- switch.turn_on: heating_relay
idle_action:
- switch.turn_off: heating_relay
- switch.turn_off: cooling_relay
cool_action:
- switch.turn_on: cooling_relay
# Presets
preset:
- name: Home
default_target_temperature_low: 20
default_target_temperature_high: 24
- name: Away
default_target_temperature_low: 16
default_target_temperature_high: 28
- name: Sleep
default_target_temperature_low: 18
default_target_temperature_high: 22
- name: Boost
default_target_temperature_low: 22
default_target_temperature_high: 22
remote_transmitter:
pin: GPIO4
carrier_duty_percent: 50%
climate:
- platform: climate_ir_lg
name: "Living Room AC"
sensor: room_temperature
Supported IR Protocols: LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi, Daikin, Fujitsu, Hitachi, Toshiba, Whirlpool, and many more.
CRITICAL: Always configure minimum cycle times for compressor-based systems (AC, heat pumps):
min_cooling_off_time: 300s # 5 minutes minimum
min_cooling_run_time: 300s # 5 minutes minimum
min_heating_off_time: 300s
min_heating_run_time: 300s
Why: Compressors can be damaged by rapid cycling. Short cycle times cause:
Hysteresis (Deadband): Prevents rapid on/off cycling
cool_deadband: 0.5 # Turn cooling ON when 0.5C above setpoint
cool_overrun: 0.5 # Turn cooling OFF when 0.5C below setpoint
Restore Mode: Behavior after power loss
on_boot_restore_from: memory # Restore last settings
# Options: memory, default_preset
sensor:
- platform: bme280_i2c
temperature:
id: temp
humidity:
id: humidity
display:
- platform: ssd1306_i2c
lambda: |-
it.printf(0, 0, id(font), "%.1fC", id(temp).state);
it.printf(0, 20, id(font), "%.0f%%", id(humidity).state);
binary_sensor:
- platform: gpio
pin:
number: GPIO0
mode: INPUT_PULLUP
inverted: true
name: "Button"
on_press:
- light.toggle: main_light
on_double_click:
- switch.toggle: aux_relay
on_multi_click:
- timing:
- ON for at least 3s
then:
- button.press: restart_button
sensor:
- platform: bme280_i2c
temperature:
id: room_temp
name: "Room Temperature"
climate:
- platform: thermostat
sensor: room_temp
# ... rest of climate config
binary_sensor:
- platform: gpio
pin: GPIO14
name: "Motion"
device_class: motion
filters:
- delayed_off: 5min # Stay "detected" for 5 min
on_press:
- light.turn_on: room_light
on_release:
- light.turn_off: room_light
Complete example: Motion sensor -> Light with brightness based on time:
time:
- platform: homeassistant
id: ha_time
binary_sensor:
- platform: gpio
pin: GPIO14
name: "Motion"
filters:
- delayed_off: 2min
on_press:
- if:
condition:
lambda: |-
auto hour = id(ha_time).now().hour;
return hour >= 22 || hour < 6;
then:
- light.turn_on:
id: room_light
brightness: 30%
else:
- light.turn_on:
id: room_light
brightness: 100%
on_release:
- light.turn_off: room_light
esphome-core: For YAML fundamentals, GPIO basics, platform selection (ESP32 vs ESP8266), workflow, getting started
esphome-automations: For complex trigger logic, state machines, advanced lambda programming, script organization, time-based automation
esphome-networking: For WiFi configuration, API encryption, OTA updates, MQTT setup, connectivity troubleshooting
esphome-homeassistant: For HA entity configuration, service calls, dashboard integration, HA-specific features
esphome-box3: For ESP32-S3-BOX-3 specific components (I2S audio, display, touch)
When responding to component requests: