{"product_id":"esphome-starter-kit","title":"ESPHome Starter Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe easiest way to start building your own smart home devices, with the official ESPHome Starter Kit. Designed and engineered by Apollo Automation in partnership with the Open Home Foundation, the kit pairs a modern ESP32-C6 board with snap-together modules. No soldering, no breadboards, no parts sourcing, no code required. The new ESPHome Desktop app handles configuration through a simple visual interface, with no Home Assistant install required. Plug it in, snap on a module, and build your first working smart home device in an afternoon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePLUG AND PLAY: snap-together modules connect with a single ribbon cable. No soldering, breadboards, or jumper wires required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW ESPHOME DESKTOP: a free desktop app for Mac, Windows, and Linux that handles configuration through a simple visual interface. No Home Assistant install required to get started.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMODERN SILICON: the ESP32-C6 chip brings Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, and Thread support to the kit. Zigbee is also possible at the chip level for advanced users.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFLEXIBLE POWER: USB-C powered, with support for an optional rechargeable LiPo battery (sold separately) for cable-free deployment around the home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNO CODE REQUIRED: the visual interface walks users through every step, and learners can move to YAML whenever they want to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWORKS WITH HOME ASSISTANT: devices built with the kit appear in Home Assistant automatically, or work with any ESPHome-compatible platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLOCAL BY DEFAULT: devices run 100% locally with no cloud, no account, and no telemetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBUILT TO LAST: every module is durable, open to modification, and designed to keep working long after the lessons end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eREAL DEVICES, NOT LEARNING RIGS: build a motion sensor, environment monitor, button trigger, and notification light. Each one is a real product you’ll keep using in your home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMULTI-SENSOR CAPABILITY: combine any two modules on the main board at the same time to create a multi-purpose sensor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLEARN AS YOU BUILD: an accompanying wiki explains the “why” behind each step, building skills that transfer into the wider ESPHome ecosystem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFUNDS THE OPEN HOME FOUNDATION: the majority of profits from every kit support ESPHome, Home Assistant, and over 250 community-driven open source projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOFFICIAL ESPHOME PARTNER PRODUCT: designed and engineered by Apollo Automation alongside the team behind ESPHome.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHOW IT WORKS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug in. Connect a module to the main board with an included FPC cable, no soldering or breadboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigure visually. Open the ESPHome Device Builder desktop app and set up the device in a visual editor, no YAML knowledge needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun it your way. Use the device standalone, or connect it to Home Assistant for deeper automations. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep building. Swap modules to build the next device; every module stays useful in your home afterward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; max-width: 800px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: center; padding: 12px; width: 100%;\"\u003eESPHome ESP32-C6 Starter Kit Specifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7603%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.2397%;\"\u003eEspressif ESP32-C6-MINI-1\u003cbr\u003eOperating temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7603%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower and Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.2397%;\"\u003eUSB-C, 5 V DC\u003cbr\u003eOptional: rechargeable LiPo battery (sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7603%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.2397%;\"\u003eWi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, Thread\u003cbr\u003eZigbee possible at the chip level for advanced users\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7603%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.2397%;\"\u003e2 × 14-pin FPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7603%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnboard Indicators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.2397%;\"\u003eRGB status LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7603%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration Software\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.2397%;\"\u003eESPHome Desktop (Mac, Windows, Linux)\u003cbr\u003eESPHome app for Home Assistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240); text-align: center; width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7603%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIR Motion Sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.2397%;\"\u003eMH-SR602, up to 3.5 m detection range\u003cbr\u003eOperating temperature: -20 °C to +80 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7603%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.2397%;\"\u003eAHT20F (±0.3 °C, ±2% RH)\u003cbr\u003eOperating temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7603%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.2397%;\"\u003eTactile pushbutton\u003cbr\u003eOperating temperature: -25 °C to +85 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7603%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotification Module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.2397%;\"\u003eESPHome “Casita” board: 10 × programmable RGB LEDs and piezo buzzer\u003cbr\u003eOperating temperature: -20 °C to +70 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7603%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.2397%;\"\u003eESPHome ESP32-C6 main board, ESPHome Starter Kit module board, PIR motion sensor, stand, 3 × FPC ribbon cables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7603%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.2397%;\"\u003eMain board: 35 × 18 × 10 mm\u003cbr\u003eModule board: 82 × 74 × 10 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 0.13 lbs (0.06 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7603%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.2397%;\"\u003eIndoor use only\u003cbr\u003e-20 °C to +70 °C\u003cbr\u003eNon-condensing humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Do I need any coding experience?\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The kit uses the ESPHome Device Builder desktop app's visual editor: no YAML, no C++, no Arduino IDE.\u003cbr\u003eQ: Do I need Home Assistant?\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The kit works as a standalone device. You can optionally connect it to Home Assistant for deeper automations.\u003cbr\u003eQ: What can I build with it?\u003cbr\u003eA: A motion sensor, a notification light, an environment monitor, and an automation trigger, plus a multisensor by running two modules at once.\u003cbr\u003eQ: Is my data private?\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Everything runs locally: no cloud, no accounts, no subscriptions.\u003cbr\u003eQ: What connectivity does it support?\u003cbr\u003eA: The ESP32-C6 supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, and Thread. Zigbee is possible at the chip level for advanced users.\u003cbr\u003eQ: How is it powered?\u003cbr\u003eA: Over USB-C, with support for an optional rechargeable LiPo battery.\u003cbr\u003eQ: Can I expand it later?\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, two 14-pin FPC ports let you add and swap modules, and each module remains a usable product.\u003cbr\u003eQ: Where does my money go?\u003cbr\u003eA: The majority of profit from every kit goes directly to the Open Home Foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ameriDroid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53603262693655,"sku":"U0679-K","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1884\/2123\/files\/ESPHomeStarterKitExplodedWithBox_1.png?v=1782921665","url":"https:\/\/ameridroid.com\/products\/esphome-starter-kit","provider":"ameriDroid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}