{"product_id":"kit-esp32-facial-presence-iot-trigger","title":"ESP32 Facial Presence IoT Trigger","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBuild a Face-Aware Smart Home with the ESP32-S3 Presence Trigger Kit\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-18\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edge AI \u0026amp; MQTT Automation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImagine a room that knows when you're there — lights, fans, or music automatically trigger the moment you walk in, without a button press. This kit lets you build an ESP32-S3-based camera unit that detects human faces using lightweight AI and publishes presence events to any MQTT broker, making your smart home truly responsive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact camera module that runs on-device face detection, sending an MQTT message to Home Assistant, Node-RED, or any automation platform whenever a person enters or leaves the frame. Use the built-in green LEDs to indicate detection status, and connect it to your Wi-Fi network for seamless integration. Every time a face is spotted, your smart home acts — no cloud dependency, no lag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDeploy a lightweight face detection model on the ESP32-S3 using ESP-WHO\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSet up and publish to an MQTT broker, and subscribe from automation platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterface the OV2640 camera module for real-time image capture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrigger smart home scenes based on facial presence, using Home Assistant or Node-RED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESP32-S3 Dev Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOV2640 Camera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220Ω Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicroUSB Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM-M Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is ideal for CBSE Class 11–12 students exploring IoT and AI as part of their curriculum, ATL Tinkering Lab innovators prototyping smart automation ideas, and B.Tech ECE\/EEE freshers at IITs, NITs, VIT, or BITS Pilani seeking a practical edge computing project. Smart India Hackathon participants can adapt it as a plug-and-play presence trigger for smart campus or home solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eScan the QR code to open the AI companion, which walks you through every wiring step and code upload. If you still need help, our team replies on WhatsApp within hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to set up my own MQTT broker?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AI companion will guide you through setting up a free cloud MQTT broker like HiveMQ, or using a local broker on a Raspberry Pi. You can get presence data flowing in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I integrate this with Home Assistant or Node-RED?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The kit publishes standard MQTT topics that both platforms can subscribe to. The companion provides sample automations for turning on lights or sending phone notifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the face detection fast enough for real-time use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ESP32-S3 runs a lightweight model that detects faces within a second. It’s perfect for triggering lights, fans, or alerts the moment you enter a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eESP32-S3 with camera runs lightweight face detection — sends presence event to MQTT broker to trigger smart home scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat's in this kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/arduino-uno-r4-wifi-board-with-esp32-s3-module-ra4m1-cortex-m4\"\u003eESP32-S3 Dev Board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/esp32-cam-board-ov2640-ov3660-wifi-bluetooth-module\"\u003eOV2640 Camera\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/heltec-lora-esp32-oled-development-board-with-wifi-ble\"\u003eLED Green\u003c\/a\u003e x2\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/resistor-variety-pack-100-pcs-10-values-14w-carbon-film\"\u003e220Ω Resistors\u003c\/a\u003e x3\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/microusb-cable-1m-charging-data-cord-for-arduino-android\"\u003eMicroUSB Cable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eM-M Wires x10\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is included in the ESP32 Facial Presence IoT Trigger?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The ESP32 Facial Presence IoT Trigger includes all components needed: ESP32-S3 Dev Board, OV2640 Camera, LED Green, 220Ω Resistors, MicroUSB Cable and more. 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