Shelly’s new presence sensor simultaneously detects up to 10 people without a camera
Shelly has introduced the Presence Gen4 sensor in North America, offering smart home automation that tracks up to 10 people at once. Priced at $84.99, the device uses millimeter-wave radar to monitor occupancy without using a camera, addressing privacy concerns associated with traditional vision-based security systems. The sensor features multi-zone tracking across 10 distinct zones and operates locally. It supports major smart home ecosystems, including Matter and Home Assistant, allowing users to trigger automations even when individuals are sitting completely still.
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- ✓ Shelly launched the Presence Gen4 sensor in North America.
- ✓ The sensor detects up to 10 people simultaneously.
- ✓ The device operates without a camera, using mmWave radar technology.
- ✓ The Presence Gen4 is priced at $84.99.
What changed
Shelly released the Presence Gen4 sensor, marking the company's first millimeter-wave device featuring multi-zone tracking and Matter compatibility.
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Shelly Launches Presence Gen4 Sensor With Multi-Zone Tracking
Shelly has introduced the Presence Gen4 sensor in North America, offering smart home automation that tracks up to 10 people at once. Priced at $84.99, the device uses millimeter-wave radar to monitor occupancy without using a camera, addressing privacy concerns associated with traditional vision-based security systems. The sensor features multi-zone tracking across 10 distinct zones and operates locally. It supports major smart home ecosystems, including Matter and Home Assistant, allowing users to trigger automations even when individuals are sitting completely still.
Why it matters
Privacy in smart home automation has become a central concern as consumers push back against cameras inside living spaces. The introduction of millimeter-wave radar technology allows manufacturers to track human presence and movement accurately without recording visual data. Shelly is expanding its hardware footprint in North America with this release.
What is confirmed
- Shelly launched the Presence Gen4 sensor in North America.
- The sensor detects up to 10 people simultaneously.
- The device operates without a camera, using mmWave radar technology.
- The Presence Gen4 is priced at $84.99.
- The hardware supports Matter and local control.
Still unconfirmed
- The device specifically tracks people across 10 zones.
What to watch next
- Consumer and reviewer feedback on the accuracy of the multi-zone tracking feature.
- Integration updates with additional smart home platforms beyond Home Assistant and Matter.
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