Philips Hue: MotionAwareTM: Difference between revisions

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===Non-Official Support of Triangulation/Trilateration===

*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 determining 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.

*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>

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 ===Non-Official Support of Triangulation/Trilateration===
-*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 determining 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.
 *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>