Enhanced Desk Occupancy Tracking with Strips Presence Switch for Smart Offices

One example is combining Strips Presence for LoRaWAN with Switch, creating unique use cases for smart offices. Normal desk occupancy sensors only report occupied or not occupied. Presence Switch gives it the possibility to have a manual interaction stage with the device, providing information if the desk is “occupied,” “vacant,” or “pending,” pending meaning when a person is at a desk, then leaves, the sensor will report the desk is “pending”, not just “empty”. The action that is required for the desk to be available for someone else can, for instance, be pending cleaning and disinfection. When the cleaner has disinfected the desk, they can simply slide the Switch on the sensor, and the sensor will report that the desk is both available and disinfected.

Versatile Control with Strips Sensors

Strips sensors now include a button functionality, allowing users to control various actions with a simple press. This feature lets you turn lights on or off, initiate preset scenarios like “Home” or “Away,” and request specific actions or services on demand, such as cleaning a desk.