Connected premises.
WHAT IS MONITORED
Temperature and humidity Occupancy Door and window state Water leaks Air quality Energy use
WHAT IT ENABLES
Comfort maintained efficiently Leaks detected before damage Space use understood Security supplemented
WHY LEAK DETECTION JUSTIFIES ITSELF QUICKLY
A single prevented flood exceeds the cost of the sensors.
WHAT ACCESS CONTROL ADDS
Knowing who entered where, and when.
WHAT THAT REQUIRES
Careful handling, since it is personal data.
WHAT MAKES BUILDING DEPLOYMENT DISTINCTIVE
Existing systems that may be proprietary Installation in occupied premises Many devices in a confined area Aesthetic considerations
WHAT CONNECTIVITY SUITS
Mesh protocols, given density and range.
WHAT TO PLAN
Battery replacement across many devices, which becomes a recurring task.
WHAT REDUCES IT
Devices powered where power exists Long-life batteries where it does not
WHAT TO AVOID
Sensors requiring annual replacement across hundreds of points.
WHAT TO PRESENT
Exceptions, on a floor plan.
WHY
Location is the first thing an operator needs.
