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ESP32 presence detection with ESP-CSI

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Description

**Describe the problem you have/What new integration you would like**

A new way of human detection was presented https://github.com/espressif/esp-csi It would be interesting to use this as a sensor for presence detection to overcome the problem with PIRs and stationary objects.

**Please describe your use case for this integration and alternatives you've tried:**

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**Additional context**

- https://stevenmhernandez.github.io/ESP32-CSI-Tool/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFxKUzEDSdw

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Research direction

No repository files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reviewing the linked ESP-CSI resources and determine the integration scope, then define how ESP-CSI presence data would become a usable presence sensor alongside the requested PIR alternative.

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Assessment

Domain
embedded-iot
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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