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If it doesn't detect you when you are still then there's not really any advantage to it over a PIR sensor. Shame really, but thanks for letting me know
February 4, 2026 at 11:04 AM
If it doesn't detect you when you are still then there's not really any advantage to it over a PIR sensor. Shame really, but thanks for letting me know
Thanks, would be interesting to find out real world battery life given it’s not using PIR to wake up the mmWave sensor. I may order one to play with…
February 1, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Thanks, would be interesting to find out real world battery life given it’s not using PIR to wake up the mmWave sensor. I may order one to play with…
For clarification... this is Octopus's video not mine!
January 9, 2026 at 7:09 PM
For clarification... this is Octopus's video not mine!
The only way to guarantee you trigger the automation when the car charges is to use a power monitor on your charger. If power > 1kW, start charging batteries. If power < 1kW stop.
December 12, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The only way to guarantee you trigger the automation when the car charges is to use a power monitor on your charger. If power > 1kW, start charging batteries. If power < 1kW stop.