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Bed Occupancy Sensor? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 1 week ago by Practical_Plan_2560@lemmy.ml to c/homeassistant@lemmy.world
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Anyone try to build a bed occupancy sensor integrated with Home Assistant? I've looked into load sensors but all of them seem to have pretty small weight limits (low enough to where I don't think it would even support the empty bed).

What devices/sensors have you used for this? And what does your setup look like?

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[–] caleb@lemmy.moorenet.casa 1 points 1 week ago

I built one with an esp32 and some tin foil and foam. link to guide. If you go this route read through this whole thread for improvements to the final product.