Seeed Studio IoT Button, Simplifying Your Home Automation
Transform your smart home control with the Seeed Studio IoT Button – a versatile, ESP32-C6-powered smart switch that brings simplicity to Home Assistant automation. Featuring both ESPHome and Zigbee integration, customizable RGB indicators, and sustainable design with USB-C charging and replaceable battery, this $9.90 device offers an intuitive way to trigger your daily routines. Whether it’s managing your morning schedule, controlling office environments, or setting up emergency alerts, the IoT Button combines local control privacy with open-source flexibility, making smart home interaction natural and effortless.
Remember the days when controlling your smart home meant fumbling through your phone, navigating multiple apps, or shouting commands across the house? While these methods have their place, they often fall short in everyday scenarios. Today, we’re excited to introduce the Seeed Studio IoT Button – a game-changing smart switch that’s about to transform how you interact with your Home Assistant-based smart home.
Introducing the Next Generation of Smart Control
Built around the powerful ESP32-C6, this versatile button uniquely offers both ESPHome and Zigbee Home Automation integration for Home Assistant. What sets it apart is its thoughtful design – customizable RGB LED indicators, programmable triggers via ESPHome, and USB-C charging with a replaceable 18650 battery for longevity. This sustainable approach not only saves money but also reduces environmental impact. At just $9.90, it’s not just another smart button; it’s your gateway to customizable intuitive home or space automation.
Real-World Magic: Scenarios That Matter
Imagine starting your day with a single click – your morning routine automated perfectly. Blinds rise gently, coffee starts brewing, and your favorite news podcast begins playing. The same button, when pressed twice, activates your “leaving home” sequence: lights off, security system armed, and thermostats adjusted.
For families with elderly members, the IoT Button serves as a reliable emergency alert system. A long press can trigger notifications to caregivers or family members, providing peace of mind without complex technology barriers. In children’s rooms, even the youngest family members can control their space with simple, predetermined actions.
In office environments, meeting rooms transform with a click – projectors power up, lighting adjusts, and video conferencing systems activate. Small businesses use it for customer service alerts or inventory management triggers. The possibilities extend far beyond simple on/off functions.
Privacy and Security: Local Control Matters
In an era of increasing privacy concerns, this IoT Button’s ability to operate locally through Home Assistant is a significant advantage. Your automation triggers don’t need to traverse the cloud, ensuring your home/space remains under your control, even without internet connectivity.
Developer's Playground
While the Zigbee integration makes it easy to tap into to your Home Assistant to trigger your daily routines, the open-source nature and the ESPHome Integration of the device opens up endless custom possibilities for developers. By using ESPHome, you can customize how you want to trigger your automation or define how the LED indicator shines on the Button.
Ready to Transform Your Smart Home?
As smart homes evolve, the role of physical controls will continue to be crucial. The Seeed Studio IoT Button represents a step toward more intuitive, reliable, and sustainable smart home control. It’s not just about adding another device to your home – it’s about making technology work for you in the most simple and natural way possible.
Get your Seeed Studio IoT Button today for just $9.90! Available now on: Seeed Studio Official Store and AliExpress.
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Is there a recommended way to integrate this button with existing Zigbee networks, like those using deCONZ or ZHA?
Hi, please check out this wiki to add this IoT Button to Home Assistant using ZHA: https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/seeed_iot_button_with_zigbee/#overview-of-zigbee-on-the-iot-button