Tag: presence sensor
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Hubitat Room Lighting with Linptech Presence Sensor
Introduction I have talked a lot about how much I like presence sensors. I think it is also pretty clear that I like Hubitat Elevation and its advanced automation capabilities. In this article I will show you how I have set up my room lighting for a complete no-touch lighting automation. This automation features: Prerequisites…
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Build a Smart Home Without a Voice Assistant
I have recently started asking myself “do I really need a virtual voice assistant?” Introduction Voice assistants like Siri, Google and Alexa are often the first step towards building a smart home. Afterall, it’s “just ask” right? They integrate with a wide variety of devices, provide simple control, and offer unified dashboard that allows you…
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Motion Sensor or Presence Sensor: Which is better?
Presence Sensor More sensitive and faster response times Introduction Motion Sensors have been on the market for a long time. They are the hallmark of smart home security and automation. More recently, presence sensors have become abundantly available. Overview Feature Motion Sensor Presence Sensor Detects Motion ✔️ ✔️ Detects Static Activity* ❌ ✔️ Adjustable Sensitivity…
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Linptech/Moes Human Presence Sensor Product Review
Recommended Highly sensitive presence and illuminance sensor Introduction Human presence sensors have a great little addition to my Smart Home. I have now purchased 4 of these devices and will likely pick up some more in the future. I found them to be superior to motion sensors, and their dual capability as presence and illuminance…