Shelly Presence Gen4 sensor tracks up to 10 people for $84.99
The radar sensor spots people and pets without a camera, and works with Google Home, Apple Home, Alexa and SmartThings.
This small gadget can tell when people are in a room, using radio waves instead of a camera. It can then turn lights on and off for you.
Hype check
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Why it matters
Lights and heating can follow you around the home, with no camera recording your rooms.
Worth a look if you like a camera-free smart home.
The details
- Shelly's online store sells it now; Amazon and Best Buy are expected soon, The Verge reports.
- It uses mmWave radar, not a camera, to detect people and pets.
- The field of view is 140 degrees, for rooms up to 650 square feet.
- You can set up to 10 detection zones, and ignore low objects such as a robot vacuum.
- It needs power through USB-C and supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee and Matter.
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