Hardware Matrix

Is GY-GPS6MV2 Neo-6M GPS Receiver Compatible with Home Assistant (ESPHome)?

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VERDICT: [ NATIVELY SUPPORTED ]
Protocol: UART Serial / 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

Satellite geolocation receiver module for vehicle tracking asset positioning and accurate UTC clock synchronization.

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 UART Serial / 3.3V
Bridge Required NO
Border Router Needed None
Exposed Entities
Latitude Longitude Altitude (m) Satellites Tracked GPS Time
Pairing Complexity Intermediate
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 (Latitude, Longitude, Altitude (m), Satellites Tracked, GPS Time) report live state changes inside Home Assistant (ESPHome).

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Pre-configured pinouts & drivers for GY-GPS6MV2 Neo-6M GPS Receiver

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## Frequently Asked Questions

Does this device operate in Offline Mode?
100% local NMEA sentence parsing.
What is the expected Battery Life & Power specification?
3.3V-5V VCC (3.3V logic level UART TX=GPIO16 RX=GPIO17); active antenna connection.
How does Signal Mesh & Range Extension function?
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz / BLE.

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