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M5Stack Dial works as a Home Assistant thermostat
r/homelabJun 16, 2026 · 27d ago
is a small device with a round touchscreen and a rotating knob. It has an ESP32-S3 chip inside and supports ESPHome without extra work.
Setup was quick, and it connected well with . It can be turned into a thermostat for an air conditioner.
The knob changes the , while the screen shows climate information. Its state stays in sync with , so it can fit into a wider setup.
Key points
- has a round touchscreen and a rotary knob.
- ESPHome support makes setup with easier.
- It can act as an air conditioner thermostat.
- The knob changes the target .
- The screen and stay in sync.