I've been lucky enough to be able to test this product for a few weeks now and after having no issues, I quickly ordered another for the other side of my bed. (I also own ASC's TrampleTek mat as well).
This sensor was extremely easy to set up and get integrated into Home Assistant and has been part of my daily routines/automations since I installed it. The device is large enough to easily lay under your mattress and the provided cables have ample length to properly hide the cord out of the way. The included cable also has a 90 degree connector to make tucking into the corner of your bedframe even easier, it's also made of a braided material, making them MUCH more flexible and easier to route under your bed and properly hide the wires An added bonus was the size of the USB adapter (think the size of the ones that come with iPhones), the small size allowed it be used in an open outlet in a surge protector I already had under my bed, without blocking any of the other outlets. The mention of using the shipping packaging under the sensor to help with uneven surfaces was another nice, thoughtful and sustainable touch.
I only use it with Home Assistant, so my experience comes from there, but the customization is easily accessible and very thorough. The calibration process is easily done by simply laying in your bed with the option turned on and after that, pretty much no other interaction is needed with it, truly a set it and forget it device, I've experienced no downtime, errors or false-positives since using the device.
The team behind the device is also very supportive and constantly making improvements based on user feedback, which means it can only get better.
I would highly recommend this if you've been looking for a bed sensor. I almost bit the bullet on a few other options I found on Amazon that would require some DIYing to get to work as easily as this sensor does, so I am glad I stumbled upon this.
Very sturdy and easy to vacuum, it does exactly what the product page says, The easiest pressure mat to install in home Assistant (previous knowledge of adding devices via esp home is an advantage, but not a must). The owner is a cool dude to troubleshoot problems with 🙂
Very cool device!! Had some issues setting it up, which were my fault! Raymond could not have been greater to patiently work with me and get it operating properly. Very pleased with the quality and service!
Worked right out of the box with set up being seriously less than 2 minutes. Could easily set this up for grandma or any other low tech person. Doesn’t need an app, sensitivity is just right (and adjustable), non-slip base, sturdy material, and a 10ft USB cable for lot of position flexibility. Even worked off of a battery pack. Definitely recommended.
I bought a second one to add to my home assistant set up. espHome took a whole 5 mins to get rolling. Works very reliably for presence sensing. Far outshines my flimsy DIY FSR set up in terms of reliable readings and fortitude. Looking forward to cooking up more more fancy automation with this dependable sensor.
We were looking for something that could easily turn hallway and bathroom lights off and on at night from the guest room to keep my mother-in-law safe when she visits. The TrampleTek Blue mat fit the bill and has been awesome so far! We set it right in front of the guest room door, she can wake up in the middle of the night and step on it, lights turn on and illuminate the path to the bathroom, she steps back on it upon returning to the room and the lights switch off! Super easy to use, as well as super easy set up! We feel much better when she visits now, knowing that she is safer when getting up at night. We will definitely be getting more – so many awesome use scenarios!
