XIAO 60GHz mmWave Human Breathing and Heartbeat Sensor -MR60BHA2
£27.99
1 in stock
Overview
The XIAO MR60BHA2 Sensor Kit is a 60 GHz mmWave sensing module designed for human presence detection, breathing and heartbeat monitoring, and ambient light sensing. Powered by the Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-C6 and pre-flashed with ESPHome, it integrates directly with Home Assistant without requiring custom firmware.
With long-range presence detection, environmental sensing, and Grove expansion support, the module is well suited for smart home automation, safety monitoring, and health-focused applications such as elderly care or room occupancy tracking.
Key features
- 60 GHz mmWave sensing for presence, breathing, and heartbeat detection
- Human presence detection up to 6 m
- Breathing and heartbeat monitoring up to 1.5 m
- Pre-installed ESPHome firmware for Home Assistant integration
- Ambient light sensing via BH1750 light sensor
- Built-in WS2812 RGB LED for status or automation indicators
- Grove connector for adding sensors or actuators
- Optimised Wi-Fi performance with updated FPC antenna (2025 revision)
- Developer-friendly design for custom projects
Product information
Use cases
- Smart Room Presence Detection
- Detect human presence in a room even when occupants are stationary, enabling more reliable automation for lighting, heating, or security systems.
- Health and Safety Monitoring
- Monitor breathing and heartbeat signals for health-related applications or safety monitoring in assisted living environments.
- Smart Lighting and Environmental Automation
- Use the built-in light sensor and presence detection to trigger lighting or smart home automations based on occupancy and ambient brightness.
Technical specifications
mmWave Sensor
Detection Functions
Human presence, breathing, heartbeat
Presence Detection Range
Up to 6 m
Breathing / Heartbeat Detection Range
Up to 1.5 m
Processor
Controller
Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-C6
Light Sensor
Sensor
BH1750
Detection Range
1–65,535 lux (adjustable up to 100,000 lux)
LED
Indicator
WS2812 RGB LED
Expansion
Expansion Port
Grove GPIO (D0, D10)
Power
Input Voltage
5 V / 1 A
Power Consumption
Standby Power
~0.5 W
Active Sensing
~0.8 W
With Grove Relay
~1.4 W
Hardware
Reset
Reset button
Pin Spacing
2.54 mm header spacing
What’s included
- MR60BHA2 60 GHz mmWave Sensor Module with XIAO ESP32-C6
- 3D-printed enclosure
