Smart sensor

What is a smart sensor?

A smart sensor is essentially a sensor that is connected to Wi-Fi or the internet in some way, allowing you to receive continuous updates and/or adjust its settings. By connecting all your sensors to the same network, you gain greater control over them in your home, making it easy to manage and control them. This is particularly effective when paired with a central control unit such as Alexa Echo or a Xiaomi gateway, which efficiently handles communication between you and the connected devices. Since smart sensors operate when connected to the internet, it means you can access them from anywhere you have a connection, giving you the ability to receive notifications or access them even if you are on the other side of the globe. This way, you always know what is happening in your home.

What can I control with a smart sensor?

With smart sensors, you can control a wide range of things. Take, for example, something as practical as a smart power outlet that can be plugged into a socket and function as a regular outlet. However, it is connected to the internet, allowing you to control when and how the power is turned on in that outlet. This makes it easy to regulate power consumption throughout your house. It is especially useful if you have left the house and forgotten to turn something off, as all it takes is a click on your smartphone to take care of it. Additionally, we have a range of practical sensors to measure important fluctuations, such as temperature and humidity sensors, leak detectors, smoke alarms, and motion sensors. By combining these, you can easily monitor relevant risk factors in your home without physically being present, as they are smart and connected to the internet. Furthermore, there are practical options such as a smart blood pressure monitor, smart thermometer, and smart scale. They are designed to provide you with detailed information as easily as possible, making it easier to keep track of your health information.

How can I make the best use of my smart sensors?

Smart sensors have a strong network effect, which means that the more you have, the more effective they become. For example, to maximize the use of motion sensors on windows, it makes more sense to have one for each window rather than just one for one window, as this provides you with the best data. The same can be said for smart power outlets, as optimal coverage would be to cover the entire power consumption in the house. Therefore, the best way to use your smart sensors in your smart home is to cover as wide a range as possible, allowing for efficient control through the central unit. Since it can be a larger project to equip the entire house with smart devices, it is recommended to start with areas that have the highest fluctuations or consumption. Additionally, it is important to ensure they have good access to Wi-Fi, as otherwise, they will not be able to communicate.