False positives about everything-presence-one

[EverythingSmartHome]

It's no problem, I'm here to help if I can!

Btw, I reverted the full config import that I mentioned above because it causes an issue with OTA updating (which you are trying to do) - sorry, new firmware again which needs to be flashed from the site!

[EverythingSmartHome]

Getting regular false positives from both the PIR and mmWave sensor. I'm all the way down to 5 in sensitivity of the mmWave sensor. The interval detection is everything between 30 min and roughly 1h. On higher sensitivity the detection interval increases to everything between 1 and 5 min.

I've set up two EP1, one in the living room and one in the bedroom. We have no pets or anything else that moves. Everything should be completely motionless. Does anyone else have these issues or perhaps any suggestions?

Hello!

If the detection changes with sensitivity that would seem to indicate that something is moving somewhere that you need to try and find, at least with the information you have provided so far.

If you want to, you can join the ESH discord and we have a thread there with some comments that might be useful. Otherwise we can continue posting here if that is easier.

You can also try factory resetting the mmwave sensor itself from the button in the Home Assistant UI - but generally if the sensor says that something is moving then I've found it to be pretty accurate in its detection from my experience so far and you need to hunt down what it is, or try changing the position to a different side of the room.

[TB-SE]

Hi Lewis 👋🏻

I'm down to sensitivity 1, just to see what happens. I'll look into it. Just don't hope it's one of my plants, that would be problematic. 😅 I'll also try to change where I placed it.

I'll try the Discord channel, not quite sure tho how it works. Time will tell.

On a side note: I adopted both EP1 into the ESPHome addon to be able to adjust the code if necessary. But after doing this, there's nothing to adjust. Not even the offset of the temperature sensor. Did I miss something with a recent ESPHome update?

[EverythingSmartHome]

Hi Lewis 👋🏻

I'm down to sensitivity 1, just to see what happens. I'll look into it. Just don't hope it's one of my plants, that would be problematic. 😅 I'll also try to change where I placed it.

I'll try the Discord channel, not quite sure tho how it works. Time will tell.

On a side note: I adopted both EP1 into the ESPHome addon to be able to adjust the code if necessary. But after doing this, there's nothing to adjust. Not even the offset of the temperature sensor. Did I miss something with a recent ESPHome update?

A plant does seem like a likely suspect, certainly worth testing the theory!

So you can adopt the code into the ESPHome dashboard but as you see it gives you a minimal config - this has always been the case for ESPHome devices, they always only show you a minimal config. However in the version of ESPHome that came out a few days ago, there is a new option that can import full code - I believe it's still a WIP but will implement it as soon as it's ready.

In the meantime you can copy the full config from the YAML here and paste it into your ESPHome add-on:
https://github.com/EverythingSmartHome/everything-presence-one/blob/main/everything-presence-one.yaml

[TB-SE]

Ah, ok, fair enough. Cheers mate! ✌🏻

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On Mon, 19 Dec 2022, 16:40 Everything Smart Home, ***@***.***> wrote: Hi Lewis 👋🏻 I'm down to sensitivity 1, just to see what happens. I'll look into it. Just don't hope it's one of my plants, that would be problematic. 😅 I'll also try to change where I placed it. I'll try the Discord channel, not quite sure tho how it works. Time will tell. On a side note: I adopted both EP1 into the ESPHome addon to be able to adjust the code if necessary. But after doing this, there's nothing to adjust. Not even the offset of the temperature sensor. Did I miss something with a recent ESPHome update? A plant does seem like a likely suspect, certainly worth testing the theory! So you can adopt the code into the ESPHome dashboard but as you see it gives you a minimal config - this has always been the case for ESPHome devices, they always only show you a minimal config. However in the version of ESPHome that came out a few days ago, there is a new option that can import full code - I believe it's still a WIP but will implement it as soon as it's ready. In the meantime you can copy the full config from the YAML here and paste it into your ESPHome add-on: https://github.com/EverythingSmartHome/everything-presence-one/blob/main/everything-presence-one.yaml — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#2 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/ASARXR2SS35GEDDG5XZG6QTWOB6X7ANCNFSM6AAAAAATDNCHMQ> . You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: ***@***.*** com>

[EverythingSmartHome]

Ah, ok, fair enough. Cheers mate! ✌🏻

If you flash with the new version from the flash page in the user guide, that now has the ability to import the full config into ESPHome. Make sure to update your ESPHome add-on to the latest (2022.12.2)

[TB-SE]

Ah, ok, fair enough. Cheers mate! ✌🏻

If you flash with the new version from the flash page in the user guide, that now has the ability to import the full config into ESPHome. Make sure to update your ESPHome add-on to the latest (2022.12.2)

Thank you for the heads up, but I get this error now when trying to adopt. I don't think my router supports Avahi. I'll just keep updating/editing the EP1 manually using internal static ip etc. ✌🏻

======================== [SUCCESS] Took 257.29 seconds ======================== INFO Successfully compiled program. INFO Resolving IP address of everything-presence-one.local ERROR Error resolving IP address of everything-presence-one.local. Is it connected to WiFi? ERROR (If this error persists, please set a static IP address: https://esphome.io/components/wifi.html#manual-ips) ERROR Error resolving IP address: Error resolving address with mDNS: Did not respond. Maybe the device is offline., [Errno -5] No address associated with hostname

[EverythingSmartHome]

Ah, ok, fair enough. Cheers mate! ✌🏻

If you flash with the new version from the flash page in the user guide, that now has the ability to import the full config into ESPHome. Make sure to update your ESPHome add-on to the latest (2022.12.2)

Thank you for the heads up, but I get this error now when trying to adopt. I don't think my router supports Avahi. I'll just keep updating/editing the EP1 manually using internal static ip etc. ✌🏻

======================== [SUCCESS] Took 257.29 seconds ======================== INFO Successfully compiled program. INFO Resolving IP address of everything-presence-one.local ERROR Error resolving IP address of everything-presence-one.local. Is it connected to WiFi? ERROR (If this error persists, please set a static IP address: https://esphome.io/components/wifi.html#manual-ips) ERROR Error resolving IP address: Error resolving address with mDNS: Did not respond. Maybe the device is offline., [Errno -5] No address associated with hostname

This needs to be done from the user guide and not the ESPHome dashboard which I think you are trying to do currently

[TB-SE]

Tried that too, but I get a similar issue with the "everything-presence-one.local" adress. Same issue with other ESP devices after updating them to the latest ESPHome version, like for example the Home Assistant Glow and Adonno's Tag Reader. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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On Tue, 20 Dec 2022, 12:54 Everything Smart Home, ***@***.***> wrote: Ah, ok, fair enough. Cheers mate! ✌🏻 If you flash with the new version from the flash page in the user guide, that now has the ability to import the full config into ESPHome. Make sure to update your ESPHome add-on to the latest (2022.12.2) Thank you for the heads up, but I get this error now when trying to adopt. I don't think my router supports Avahi. I'll just keep updating/editing the EP1 manually using internal static ip etc. ✌🏻 ======================== [SUCCESS] Took 257.29 seconds ======================== INFO Successfully compiled program. INFO Resolving IP address of everything-presence-one.local ERROR Error resolving IP address of everything-presence-one.local. Is it connected to WiFi? ERROR (If this error persists, please set a static IP address: https://esphome.io/components/wifi.html#manual-ips) ERROR Error resolving IP address: Error resolving address with mDNS: Did not respond. Maybe the device is offline., [Errno -5] No address associated with hostname This needs to be done from the user guide and not the ESPHome dashboard which I think you are trying to do currently — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#2 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/ASARXR7DEHLUXZNMADHDRSLWOGM6TANCNFSM6AAAAAATDNCHMQ> . You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: ***@***.*** com>

[EverythingSmartHome]

Tried that too, but I get a similar issue with the "everything-presence-one.local" adress. Same issue with other ESP devices after updating them to the latest ESPHome version, like for example the Home Assistant Glow and Adonno's Tag Reader. 🤷🏻‍♂️

It seems like your still trying to update over the air with the ESPHome dashboard since it's searching for a Wifi address? Using a cable and the page in the user guide here that wouldn't happen:

https://everythingsmarthome.github.io/everything-presence-one/flashing.html

But yeah I am wondering if there is a new bug introduced with OTA.

[TB-SE]

It seems like your still trying to update over the air with the ESPHome dashboard since it's searching for a Wifi address? Using a cable and the page in the user guide here that wouldn't happen:

https://everythingsmarthome.github.io/everything-presence-one/flashing.html

But yeah I am wondering if there is a new bug introduced with OTA.

I did manage to update both via the guide and a cable, but the issue happens when you try to adopt them. I've tried several methods of adopting them, but all fail. Especially when you update the firmware to the latest version. But as I stated, this is a general problem with all of my ESPHome devices. I finally settled at flashing them via the addon and adding ip, subnet etc. Everything works fine and I can edit the code if needed, they just don't show up as online within the addon.

Thank you very much for your help and input , but I must apologize, it wasn't my intention of turning this "issue" into a general ESPHome support thread. I'll be moving both EP1 to different locations shortly and I'll get back to you how it goes. I do believe the issue was a pesky plant, at least in the living room.

[TB-SE]

Btw, I reverted the full config import that I mentioned above because it causes an issue with OTA updating (which you are trying to do) - sorry, new firmware again which needs to be flashed from the site!

LOL, fair enough. I'll flash them again after I manage to remove all causes of the false positives. 😉 Don't want to jinx it. ✌🏻

[TB-SE]

I'm closing this issue, since it's undoubtedly clear that the issue was purely the position of the sensors. An incredible small draft from a closed windows can clearly trigger the mmWave sensor... or to be more precise, curtains or plants imperceptible moving due to this. I never thought that the DIY mmWave sensor from DFRobot was this sensitive, incredible. You put together such a great device Lewis, hats off to you! 🎩👏🏻

Merry Christmas! I wish you and your loved once have a fantastic holiday season!