The mmWave occupancy sensor earned strong praise for detecting presence more accurately than basic motion sensing.
Pros: comfort consistency, privacy controls
Cons: heat pump compatibility, included C-wire adapter
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Occupancy detection was viewed as improved and mostly accurate, though one reviewer noted occasional misses.
Pros: Wi-Fi stability, Apple Home/HomeKit support
Cons: utility demand-response support, HVAC system compatibility depth
Occupancy detection is split: reviewers praise the radar sensor's accuracy, but one found presence detection unreliable without enough sensors.
Pros: conventional HVAC compatibility, touchscreen responsiveness
Cons: presence-based automation
Occupancy detection was mixed, with one reviewer praising distance sensing and another finding thermostat-only motion detection ineffective.
Pros: temperature accuracy, Apple Home/HomeKit support
Cons: shared household access, touchscreen responsiveness