Screek – mmWave Presence Sensors, ESPHome & Home Assistant Ecosystem Overview

Created by Lamont Gibson, Modified on Wed, 1 Jul at 9:06 PM by Lamont Gibson

Purpose

This overview serves as the SmartHomeConcierge.ai master reference for the Screek ecosystem. It provides a comprehensive summary of Screek mmWave presence sensors, occupancy detection, ESPHome integration, Home Assistant compatibility, environmental monitoring, firmware management, automation capabilities, and common configuration categories used by SmartHomeConcierge.ai technicians when assisting customers and creating device-specific configuration articles.


Screek is a smart home manufacturer specializing in mmWave human presence sensors designed primarily for Home Assistant and other local automation platforms. Built around ESP32 hardware and ESPHome firmware, Screek sensors provide continuous occupancy detection using millimeter-wave radar technology. Many models also include Bluetooth Proxy functionality and environmental sensors, allowing homeowners to automate lighting, HVAC, security, and energy management without relying on cloud services.


Supported Product Families

Presence Sensors

  • Human Presence Sensor 1 Series
  • Human Presence Sensor 2 Series
  • Human Presence Sensor Lite
  • Human Presence Sensor Pro
  • Multi-Target Presence Sensors
  • AI Presence Sensors

mmWave Radar Sensors

Depending on model:

  • 24 GHz mmWave Radar
  • 60 GHz mmWave Radar
  • Static Presence Detection
  • Motion Detection
  • Micro-Movement Detection
  • Occupancy Detection
  • Multi-Target Detection (supported models)

Environmental Monitoring

Selected models include:

  • Temperature Sensor
  • Humidity Sensor
  • Illuminance (Light) Sensor
  • Device Diagnostics

Bluetooth Features

Selected models support:

  • Bluetooth Proxy
  • Bluetooth Gateway
  • BLE Device Relay
  • Bluetooth Tracking
  • Extended Bluetooth Coverage

Home Assistant Integration

Screek devices are designed primarily for:

  • Home Assistant
  • ESPHome
  • Home Assistant Auto Discovery
  • Local Automations
  • OTA Firmware Updates
  • Local API Communication

Most models integrate directly with Home Assistant through ESPHome without requiring a cloud account.


Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi
  • ESPHome Native API
  • ESP32 Platform
  • USB-C or USB Power (model dependent)
  • Local Network Communication
  • OTA Firmware Updates
  • No Cloud Required

Core Features

Presence Detection

Depending on model:

  • Human Presence Detection
  • Continuous Occupancy Detection
  • Motion Detection
  • Static Presence Detection
  • Presence Timeout
  • Occupancy Timeout
  • Detection Distance Configuration
  • Sensitivity Adjustment
  • Multi-Target Tracking (supported models)

Environmental Monitoring

Available on supported models:

  • Temperature
  • Humidity
  • Illuminance
  • Device Health
  • Wi-Fi Signal Strength
  • Diagnostic Sensors

Automation Support

Supports automations including:

  • Motion Lighting
  • Presence Lighting
  • Welcome Home
  • Goodnight Scene
  • HVAC Control
  • Smart Fan Control
  • Office Automation
  • Bathroom Lighting
  • Closet Lighting
  • Hallway Lighting
  • Occupancy-Based Energy Savings
  • Security Automations
  • Smart Notifications

Available Home Assistant Entities

Depending on device model:

  • Human Presence
  • Occupancy
  • Motion Detection
  • mmWave Detection
  • Temperature
  • Humidity
  • Illuminance
  • Wi-Fi Signal
  • Device Uptime
  • Firmware Version
  • Diagnostic Entities

Firmware Management

Technicians can:

  • Install OTA firmware updates
  • Update ESPHome firmware
  • Reboot device
  • Restore factory configuration
  • Modify ESPHome settings
  • Update radar parameters
  • Configure Bluetooth Proxy
  • Factory reset device

Common Technician Configuration Requests

SmartHomeConcierge.ai technicians commonly assist customers with:

  • Initial Home Assistant setup
  • ESPHome pairing
  • Wi-Fi configuration
  • OTA firmware updates
  • Bluetooth Proxy configuration
  • Presence sensitivity adjustment
  • Motion sensitivity tuning
  • Detection distance configuration
  • Occupancy timeout adjustment
  • False detection troubleshooting
  • Motion lighting automation
  • HVAC automation
  • Notification configuration
  • Device reset
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Device relocation
  • ESPHome diagnostics
  • Firmware recovery
  • Multi-target tracking configuration (supported models)

SmartHomeConcierge.ai Integration Notes

Before troubleshooting a Screek device, technicians should verify:

  • Home Assistant connectivity
  • ESPHome integration status
  • Wi-Fi signal strength
  • Firmware version
  • Stable USB power supply
  • Presence sensitivity settings
  • Detection distance configuration
  • Occupancy timeout settings
  • Bluetooth Proxy status (if enabled)
  • Existing automations
  • Sensor placement and mounting angle
  • Nearby HVAC vents, ceiling fans, moving curtains, reflective surfaces, or thin walls that may interfere with mmWave radar performance

Most Screek support requests involve Home Assistant integration, ESPHome firmware updates, occupancy tuning, reducing false detections, Bluetooth Proxy configuration, optimizing detection zones, and improving presence-based automations for lighting, HVAC, and energy management.

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