Hardware Matrix

Is HC-SR501 PIR Motion Sensor Module Compatible with Home Assistant (ESPHome)?

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VERDICT: [ NATIVELY SUPPORTED ]
Protocol: Digital GPIO / 3.3V
Bridge Needed: NO

Hardware Safety & Verification Specs

Electrical parameters & logic voltage safety limits before powering ICs

๐ŸŸข 3.3V Native Direct Hookup ๐Ÿงช Verified in Lab
Logic Voltage 3.3V Low-Power CMOS
Voltage Rating 3.0V - 3.3V DC Rail
Current Profile Peak Tx Current: ~180mA to ~250mA @ 3.3V
Environment Rating IP20 Indoor Climate Control

## Compatibility Overview

Low-cost motion detector with adjustable delay and sensitivity for indoor security and automatic room lighting.

Interactive Pinout & Wiring Diagram

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VCC
3.3V Power
GND
Ground Common
SDA / TX
Data Line (GPIO 21)
SCL / RX
Clock Line (GPIO 22)
CS / INT
Chip Select (GPIO 19)

## Technical Specification Matrix

Feature / Attribute Specification / Status
Hardware Protocol Digital GPIO / 3.3V
Bridge Required NO
Border Router Needed None
Exposed Entities
Motion Binary Sensor Hold Time Slider Sensitivity Adjustment
Pairing Complexity Plug-and-Play
Factory Reset Instruction Hold BOOT button for 3s.

## Step-by-Step Pairing Guide

1

Factory Reset Device

Hold BOOT button for 3s.

2

Initialize Pairing Mode on Home Assistant (ESPHome)

Open Home Assistant (ESPHome) administration console, navigate to Integrations / Add Device, and start pairing scanner.

3

Confirm Entity Binding & State Verification

Verify that primary entities (Motion Binary Sensor, Hold Time Slider, Sensitivity Adjustment) report live state changes inside Home Assistant (ESPHome).

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Pre-configured pinouts & drivers for HC-SR501 PIR Motion Sensor Module

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## Frequently Asked Questions

Does this device operate in Offline Mode?
100% local GPIO interrupt execution.
What is the expected Battery Life & Power specification?
5V VCC input (sensor outputs 3.3V high signal to GPIO13).
How does Signal Mesh & Range Extension function?
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz.

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