Developers: | Xiaomi |
Date of the premiere of the system: | May 2024 |
Branches: | Electrical and Microelectronics |
2024: Product Announcement
Xiaomi has introduced a sensor that detects the presence of people at a distance. This was reported on May 14, 2024 by Gizmo China.
The People's Presence Sensor is another Xiaomi product that integrates into the company's smart home system. Previously, the company integrated devices from third-party developers into the system. The sensor is reportedly smaller in size than most competitors on the market and can therefore be placed in a discreet location.
The device is powered by a CR2450 battery, the charge of which lasts for three years of continuous operation of the device. The gadget uses shortwave radar capable of noticing breathing, breast movement and other minimal body movements. In addition, infrared sensors work in the sensor.
The device also has an illumination sensor capable of monitoring the level of lighting in the room. The device is able to attach to any surface due to strong magnets and a powerful engaging surface, and the detection angle itself can be twisted under any conditions.
The sensor can be used to perform certain algorithms, for example, turn on light, adjust the brightness of light, turn on the air conditioner, TV, etc., based on programmed gestures. It can be a wave of the hand, a clap of the hand or any other gesture. The sensor easily integrates into a smart home thanks to the Xiaomi Hyper OS Connect system. The sensor is configured using any gadget (smartphone, tablet) via Bluetooth.
In addition, the sensor can be used as an alarm element that unmistakably activates the alarm when a person is detected, acting as a motion detector. Moreover, the sensor can be easily attached at any convenient place indoors. For this, the kit includes a holder and two-sided tape.
The sensor is able to accurately detect the presence of people at a distance of up to 6 meters in dynamic mode (human movement) and up to 4 meters in static mode (when a person is standing/lying motionless).
By mid-May 2024, the cost of the sensor is $17.[1]