XIAO 7.5 Inch ePaper Panel, The Perfect Low-Power Dashboard for Your Smart Home
Meet XIAO 7.5″ ePaper Panel, your new way of smart home monitoring. This new XIAO gadget features ESPHome integration, 800×480 resolution, 3-month battery life, TRMNL firmware support and Arduino support. It’s perfect for Home Assistant and your smart home dashboard visualization.
We’re thrilled to announce the latest addition to our XIAO Gadget family – the XIAO 7.5″ ePaper Panel! This elegant smart home companion combines the power of Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3 with an energy-efficient ePaper display, designed specifically for Home Assistant enthusiasts and makers.
A Perfect Blend of Form and Function
The XIAO 7.5” ePaper Panel isn’t just another display – it’s a thoughtfully designed smart home companion that brings your Home Assistant dashboard to life while maintaining minimal power consumption. The 7.5-inch display offers crisp 800×480 resolution, perfect for viewing your smart home status at a glance.
Key Features
- NOW Runs TRMNL firmware (updated on May 30, 2025): by working together with the TRMNL team, XIAO 7.5” ePaper Panel now supports TRMNL firmware, which empowers you to display anything you want from its over 80 available plug-ins (Hacker News, GitHub Contributors, Calendars, to-dos and many more) without writing any code!
- Native Home Assistant Integration: ESPHome firmware provided for seamless connection
- Calendar Integration: Keep track of your schedule right on your dashboard
- Energy Efficient: 3-month battery life on a single charge in deep sleep mode (2000mAh battery)
- Versatile Display: 7.5″ ePaper screen with excellent readability
- Elegant Design: Photo frame aesthetics with a retractable stand
- Developer Friendly: Full Arduino IDE support for custom projects
Make It Your Own: Display Development Options
ESPHome Integration
Want to customize your dashboard? We offer two simple approaches:
- YAML Configuration: Create your perfect dashboard through ESPHome configuration. Our comprehensive wiki guide walks you through the process, from basic “Hello World” to complex dashboard layouts.
- Quick Dashboard Export: For a simpler approach, export your existing Home Assistant Lovelace dashboard as a PNG using tools like the hass-lovelace-kindle-screensaver plug-in. Set up automatic refreshes at your preferred intervals – it’s that easy! You can also find the detailed tutorial on our wiki too.
No-Code Dev with TRMNL Firmware
TRMNL offers an elegant way to enable a no-code approach to build e-ink dashboards by providing over 80 plug-ins (Calendars, Clock, Hacker News, Weather, YouTube, Google Analytics and many more). Their open source nature offers a Bring-Your-Own-Device approach to let developers run their cool firmware on custom built devices like XIAO 7.5” ePaper Panel.
By working closely with the TRMNL team, we’re happey to share that you can run TRMNL firmware on the XIAO 7.5” ePaper Display to experience the amazement of these plug-ins. Follow this wiki to turn your XIAO 7.5” ePaper Panel into a TRMNL display (a TRMNL access is required).
Arduino Development
For makers looking to integrate the display into other systems, we provide full Arduino IDE support. Our detailed Arduino wiki guide helps you unlock the full potential of this versatile display.
Why ePaper for Your Smart Home?
In a world of LCD, OLED, and AMOLED displays, why choose ePaper? While touch-enabled LCD screens excel at interactive control, and AMOLED displays offer vibrant colors, ePaper fills a unique niche in the smart home ecosystem:
- Ultra-Low Power Consumption: Perfect for battery-powered operation and save your energy bills
- Zero Light Pollution: Ideal for bedrooms and light-sensitive areas
- Excellent Readability: Clear visibility in any lighting condition
- Flexible Placement: No power cord needed – place it anywhere
Display for Smart Home in Comparison:
| Features | ePaper | LCD | OLED | AMOLED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Screen Cost | Medium | Lowest | High | Highest |
| *Driver Cost | Low | Medium | High | High | |
| Display Quality | Colors | B&W/Limited colors | 16.7M colors | 16.7M colors | 16.7M+ colors |
| Contrast | High | Medium | Very High | Extreme High | |
| Viewing Angle | 180° | 60-178° | 180° | 180° | |
| Brightness | Ambient light | 200-500nits | 500-1000nits | 1000+nits | |
| Power Consumption | Static Power | Near zero | Medium | Low | Low |
| Dynamic Power | Only when refreshing | Continuous | Content dependent | Content dependent | |
| Standby Power | Lowest | Medium | Low | Low | |
| Performance | Refresh Rate | Very slow(1-5s) | 60-240Hz | 60-120Hz | 60-120Hz |
| Response Time | Slow | 1-5ms | <0.1ms | <0.1ms | |
| Lifespan | Long | Long | Medium | Medium | |
| Characteristics | Sunlight Visibility | Best | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Eye Protection | Best | Fair | Good | Good | |
| *Flexible Display | Supported | Not Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| Applications | Main Uses | E-readers E-labels Info displays | Monitors TVs Regular phones | High-end phones Watches VR devices | Flagship phones Foldables Premium TVs |
| Best Suited For | Static dashbaord display Low power scenarios | General display Cost-sensitive | Premium display Portable devices | Ultimate display Innovative form |
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| Advantages | Ultra-low power Sunlight readable Eye-friendly | Low cost Mature tech Long lifespan | Ultra-thin Fast response True black | Best quality Flexible High brightness |
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| Disadvantages | Slow refresh Limited colors Poor animation | Limited view angle Low contrast Thick | Burn-in High cost Shorter life | Most expensive Burn-in Shorter life |
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*Driver cost: includes driver IC, circuit complexity, power requirements, control difficulty and development cost
*Flexible Display: screens that can be bent, folded, or rolled while maintaining display functionality
Ready to Enhance Your Smart Home?
The XIAO 7.5” ePaper Panel is now available for order through our official Seeed Studio Bazaar at MSRP $69 and our AliExpress Store. To celebrate the launch, we’re offering it at an early bird price at $59 for the first 100 pcs. Whether you’re looking to monitor your smart home status, display your calendar, or create a custom information dashboard, this versatile display offers the perfect balance of functionality and energy efficiency. Transform your smart home monitoring today with the XIAO 7.5” ePaper Panel – where innovation meets practicality!
Last but not least. For those looking for display solutions for your smart home, you’re invited to watch our livestream “Building Your Dream Smart Home Dashboard with Seeed Displays”. During this livestream, we’ve walked through 4 display solutions for your smart home including ePaper, and LCD tourch screens. Don’t miss it out.
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