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Welcome to the ESPHome Starter Kit

Welcome to the start of your ESPHome journey with the all-new ESPHome Starter Kit!

By the end of this wiki you'll know how to:

  • Identify each part of your kit
  • Snap the modules off the panel safely

What's in the kit

Your kit arrives as a single snap-apart panel that includes the ESP32-C6 main board along with a selection of interchangeable modules. The kit also includes three ribbon cables used to connect the modules together.

Snapping the panel apart

Each module is connected to the panel by small breakaway tabs. Follow the steps below to separate them

Take it slow

Bend the panel a little at a time rather than forcing it. The PCB is rigid but the components on the modules can be damaged by sharp impacts or twisting.

  1. Hold the panel flat on a table with one hand on the module you want to remove.
  2. Gently flex the panel along the tab line until the tab snaps cleanly.

Meet the modules

The kit includes:

  • ESP32-C6 main board. The brain of every project you'll build with the kit. It handles Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, runs your ESPHome config, and exposes the GPIO pins the modules plug into.
  • Motion module. Detects movement in a room and a great way to get started automating your home. Comes with a separate 3 pin header and PIR motion sensor.
  • Button module. Premium feel button perfect to trigger automations for lights and more.
  • Temperature and Humidity module. Extremely accurate temp and humidity sensor trustworthy enough to track a room comfort level with ease!

Each module connects to the ESP32-C6 board through the FPC connectors which are the thin white ribbon cables.

Next: bring it online

Once you've identified your modules and snapped them off the panel, the next step is to connect the ESP32-C6 to your computer and walk through your first ESPHome configuration.

Open ESPHome Getting Started