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👥 Presence and Occupancy virtual sensor

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Shared by Mikael • January 30, 2024

The occupancy beta feature is now ready to release for all devices! For this we've improved the calculations and split it into two virtual sensors presented together:

  • The presence sensor shows for how long a room is used over time, updated every 5 minutes. This is meant for understanding long term trends, not instant values.
  • By entering room size in device settings, the occupancy sensor will appear with the presence graph. This shows the range of people in that time frame, so between 4-10 people for example.

For this virtual sensor, opening hours in your building are required. We also note that buildings with natural ventilation will have a lower accuracy due to irregular ventilation rates.

Read more at our help article.

We are continuously improving this sensor, so let us know of any issues you may encounter. We're happy to hear you feedback.