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*If bulbs are arranged in a coplanar arrangement (i.e a flat ceiling), then principals of [[wikipedia:Trilateration|Trilateration]] applies | *If bulbs are arranged in a coplanar arrangement (i.e a flat ceiling), then principals of [[wikipedia:Trilateration|Trilateration]] applies | ||
*MotionAware™ functions through the principal of triangulation which utilizes the position of existing smart lights known positions to create | *MotionAware™ functions through the principal of "triangulation"<ref name=":2" /> which utilizes the position of existing smart lights known positions to create presence of user in a 3D space. | ||
*Philips Hue CTO George Yianni on the [https://youtu.be/Q532v-xMmj0?t=2451 HomeKit Insider Podcast] Describes the technology as "The Bridge Pro analyze radio frequency traffic between pairs of lights inside a room in order to work out is someone moving in that room"<ref>{{Cite web |first= |date=November 24, 2025 |title=In Depth Talk with Philips Hue Founder & Head of Technology George Yianni on HomeKit Insider 286 |url=https://youtu.be/Q532v-xMmj0?t=2451 |access-date=2026-02-20 |website=Youtube {{!}} HomeKit Insider}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Welander |first=Eric |date=2026-02-16 |title=Philips Hue Motion Aware: Futuristic Room Lighting Automation! |url=https://youtube.com/shorts/h6Ry6OOI1II?si=YzfdYiVPoY9a_jj- |url-status=live |access-date=2026-02-20 |website=Youtube}}</ref> | *Philips Hue CTO George Yianni on the [https://youtu.be/Q532v-xMmj0?t=2451 HomeKit Insider Podcast] Describes the technology as "The Bridge Pro analyze radio frequency traffic between pairs of lights inside a room in order to work out is someone moving in that room"<ref>{{Cite web |first= |date=November 24, 2025 |title=In Depth Talk with Philips Hue Founder & Head of Technology George Yianni on HomeKit Insider 286 |url=https://youtu.be/Q532v-xMmj0?t=2451 |access-date=2026-02-20 |website=Youtube {{!}} HomeKit Insider}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Welander |first=Eric |date=2026-02-16 |title=Philips Hue Motion Aware: Futuristic Room Lighting Automation! |url=https://youtube.com/shorts/h6Ry6OOI1II?si=YzfdYiVPoY9a_jj- |url-status=live |access-date=2026-02-20 |website=Youtube}}</ref> | ||
==Privacy Concerns== | ==Privacy Concerns== | ||
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*The core intent of the technology of MotionAware'''™''' focuses on RF sensing as means of defining occupancy in a monitored space, however similar technology of space mapping utilizing consumer grade hardware is possible as demonstrated utilizing a similar method through the use of consumer grade Wi-Fi-router as demonstrated by researchers at [https://www.vice.com/en/article/scientists-are-getting-eerily-good-at-using-wifi-to-see-people-through-walls-in-detail/ Carnegie Mellon]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cole |first=Samantha |date=2023-01-17 |title=Scientists Are Getting Eerily Good at Using WiFi to ‘See’ People Through Walls in Detail |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/scientists-are-getting-eerily-good-at-using-wifi-to-see-people-through-walls-in-detail/ |url-status=live |access-date=2026-02-20 |website=vice.com}}</ref> | *The core intent of the technology of MotionAware'''™''' focuses on RF sensing as means of defining occupancy in a monitored space, however similar technology of space mapping utilizing consumer grade hardware is possible as demonstrated utilizing a similar method through the use of consumer grade Wi-Fi-router as demonstrated by researchers at [https://www.vice.com/en/article/scientists-are-getting-eerily-good-at-using-wifi-to-see-people-through-walls-in-detail/ Carnegie Mellon]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cole |first=Samantha |date=2023-01-17 |title=Scientists Are Getting Eerily Good at Using WiFi to ‘See’ People Through Walls in Detail |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/scientists-are-getting-eerily-good-at-using-wifi-to-see-people-through-walls-in-detail/ |url-status=live |access-date=2026-02-20 |website=vice.com}}</ref> | ||
*It is theoretically possible given the hardware capabilities for Philips Hue bulbs to enable support for trilateration should it be needed to map out a 3D environment, though it will require a revamp on how the technology works as the bulbs reportedly does not collect XYZ data points; just presence detection.<ref name=":0" /> As of right now the technology is not "there" yet, but expect further improvements in how radio-signals are used to measure a space. | *It is theoretically possible given the hardware capabilities for Philips Hue bulbs to enable support for trilateration should it be needed to map out a 3D environment, though it will require a revamp on how the technology works as the bulbs reportedly does not collect XYZ data points; just presence detection.<ref name=":0" /> As of right now the technology is not "there" yet, but expect further improvements in how radio-signals are used to measure a space. | ||
*Alternative potential technology known as '''[https://www.bluetooth.com/learn-about-bluetooth/feature-enhancements/channel-sounding/ Bluetooth (BLE) Channel Sounding]''' utilizes Bluetooth 6.0 technology that creates more accurate means of "measuring" a space, though this technology is not currently present in any Hue Products (as of Feb 2026).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Koon |first=John |date=2025-12-11 |title=Bluetooth Channel Sounding: The Next Leap in Bluetooth Innovation |url=https://www.embedded.com/bluetooth-channel-sounding-the-next-leap-in-bluetooth-innovation/ |url-status=live |access-date=2026-02-20 |website=embedded}}</ref> | *Alternative potential technology known as '''[https://www.bluetooth.com/learn-about-bluetooth/feature-enhancements/channel-sounding/ Bluetooth (BLE) Channel Sounding]''' utilizes Bluetooth 6.0 technology that creates more accurate means of "measuring" a space, though this technology is not currently present in any Hue Products (as of Feb 2026).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Koon |first=John |date=2025-12-11 |title=Bluetooth Channel Sounding: The Next Leap in Bluetooth Innovation |url=https://www.embedded.com/bluetooth-channel-sounding-the-next-leap-in-bluetooth-innovation/ |url-status=live |access-date=2026-02-20 |website=embedded}}</ref> | ||
===AI-Assistant=== | ===AI-Assistant=== | ||