A Smart Longevity system that is installed and left without proper Commissioning typically operates at only 40–60% of its potential — because Sensors are in the wrong positions, Baselines are incorrect, and Automation Rules have not yet been adjusted for the real Lifestyle of that home. The first 30 days are the most important.
Sensor Placement Rules: Positioning Sensors Correctly
Placement principles for each sensor type: PIR Motion Sensor: - Position: room corner at 2.0–2.4 meters height, maximizing Coverage Area view - Avoid: directly facing windows receiving direct sunlight (False Triggers), near AC vents (Temperature Interference) - Coverage: a standard PIR covers a 120° Wide Angle up to 6–8 meters; rooms larger than 5×6 meters need two sensors mmWave Presence Sensor: - Position: ceiling centered over the detection area, or a wall with full room visibility - Ideal range: 5–8 meters from the area being detected - Note: mmWave detects all movement including fans and swaying curtains — Sensitivity Fine-tuning is required Temperature + Humidity Sensor: - Position: 1.2–1.5 meters height (occupant level), at least 1.5 meters from any AC vent - Rooms needing separate Sensors: every bedroom, living room, and kitchen (which has high Thermal Load from cooking) CT Clamp Sub-Meter: - Install at the Consumer Unit, clamped around the Live Wire of the Circuit to be measured - No wire cutting required — can be installed afterward by a licensed electrician - Priority Circuits: each HVAC unit, Kitchen (hob + oven), EV Charger, Pool Pump (if present)
Hub Setup Checklist: Configuring the Hub Correctly from the Start
Before Go-Live: ☐ Assign Hub a Static IP Address on the Router so the IP never changes ☐ Install a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) for the Hub so it operates during power outages ☐ Set up daily Automatic Backup of Configuration and History Data ☐ Configure an NTP Server so all Event Timestamps are accurate ☐ Pair all devices and test Response Time (should be below 500ms for Critical Controls) ☐ Create separate User Accounts for each household member — do not share the Admin Account
Baseline Month Protocol: The First Month is for Measuring, Not Automating
A common mistake: setting Automation Rules immediately after installation before knowing what the real Baseline is.
Recommended protocol: - Weeks 1–2: enable Monitoring only — no Automation. Record energy use, Occupancy Patterns, and Temperature Variation manually - Week 3: enable basic Automation only — lights off when room is empty, AC off when leaving home - Week 4: add Schedule-Based Automation — Pre-Cool, Wake-up Scene, Sleep Scene based on Patterns learned in the first three weeks
First 30-Day Optimization: Adjusting Based on Real Feedback
Things to fine-tune within the first 30 days: - Override Rate above 30%: Automation does not match Lifestyle → adjust Trigger Conditions - Temperature complaints: Sensor is mispositioned, or Setpoint does not match the Comfort Zone - False Alerts: Motion Sensor Sensitivity is too high → reduce Sensitivity or adjust Detection Zone - Energy Baseline is unreasonable: some devices are not included in Monitoring → add Sub-Meters A system that completes the full 30-day Commissioning process starts at 80–90% of Steady-State Performance, compared to an unoptimized system that starts at 40–50% and may never reach Steady-State.