Motion sensors have long been a staple for smart home automations, but they often fall short when detecting stationary presence. Occupancy Sensors offer a significant leap forward, providing more accurate and reliable detection of whether a space is truly occupied. This ensures your automations respond precisely to real human presence, rather than just movement, eliminating frustrating false triggers.
While motion sensors detect movement, Occupancy Sensors leverage advanced technology to detect the sustained presence of a person in a room, even if they are perfectly still. This means your lights won't turn off while you're reading a book or working at your desk simply because you haven't moved in a while. The new integration allows you to create automations based on two distinct states: detects occupancy and stops detecting occupancy, offering a more nuanced control over your smart home environment.
For optimal performance, place Occupancy Sensors in areas where sustained presence is common, such as home offices, living rooms, or bedrooms. Consider combining Occupancy Sensors with other conditions (like time of day or specific schedules) to create highly intelligent and contextual automations. Remember that Occupancy Sensors are designed for presence, not just fleeting movement, offering a superior experience compared to traditional motion sensors for these use cases.
Occupancy Sensors redefine smart home automations by moving beyond simple motion detection to understand true human presence. This significantly enhances the reliability and convenience of automations, particularly for lighting and climate control. By leveraging these advanced sensors, you can build a smarter, more efficient, and more intuitive home environment that truly anticipates your needs.