How to build the easiest Zigbee chair occupancy sensor

This DIY Zigbee chair occupancy sensor for Home Assistant doesn’t require soldering, knowledge of electronics, or 3D-printing.

Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (V2)

This Blueprint allows you to quickly configure the four buttons of the latest Philips Hue Smart Dimmer Switch and Remote.

The Linkind 1-Key Remote Control is short and has to functions that can be assigned to an action.

This guide will tell you how you can build a reliable chair occupancy sensor that will tell Home Assistant whenever a bum is filling a seat.

Using Node-RED, ESP-32 boards, and an iBeacon, you can execute room-dependant commands by pushing a button on the Philips Hue dimmer switch.

In this guide I’ll be showing you how to convert a readily available Aqara Water Leak Sensor into an instant rain meter.

A chair occupancy sensor might sound like a gimmick at first but there are some actually useful use-cases once you start to think about it.