Hardware Matrix

Is BH1750 Ambient Light Sensor Compatible with Home Assistant (ESPHome)?

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VERDICT: [ NATIVELY SUPPORTED ]
Protocol: I2C Bus / 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

High-resolution ambient light measurement (1 to 65535 lx) for automating smart blinds indoor lighting scenes and outdoor daylight tracking.

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 I2C Bus / 3.3V
Bridge Required NO
Border Router Needed None
Exposed Entities
Illuminance (Lux) Light Intensity Level
Pairing Complexity Plug-and-Play
Factory Reset Instruction Hold FLASH button and press RST button.

## Step-by-Step Pairing Guide

1

Factory Reset Device

Hold FLASH button and press RST button.

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 (Illuminance (Lux), Light Intensity Level) report live state changes inside Home Assistant (ESPHome).

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Pre-configured pinouts & drivers for BH1750 Ambient Light Sensor

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## Frequently Asked Questions

Does this device operate in Offline Mode?
Fully local execution via ESPHome native API.
What is the expected Battery Life & Power specification?
3.3V VCC SDA=GPIO4 (D2) SCL=GPIO5 (D1).
How does Signal Mesh & Range Extension function?
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n.

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