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Energy Savings with Door & Window Sensors

Sensibo Airbend’s Door & Window Sensors are a game-changing tool for reducing energy waste while maintaining a comfortable environment. Designed with flexibility and real-world usage in mind, these sensors provide intelligent automation that adjusts air conditioning behavior based on door and window activity. By ensuring that ACs don’t run unnecessarily, they help you save energy and cut costs without compromising comfort.

The Power of Door & Window Sensors

The concept is simple yet effective:

  • When a door or window is left open for a set duration, the AC automatically turns off to prevent energy waste.
  • If the door or window is closed within a specified time frame, the AC can turn back on, resuming its previous settings.

This dynamic functionality strikes the perfect balance between energy savings and user convenience, adapting to real-life scenarios.

How It Works

1. Install Sensors

  • Place door and window sensors in key areas of the room.
  • If a room has multiple windows, you can connect several sensors to ensure comprehensive coverage.

2. Set Custom Timers

  • Define the duration for which a door or window can remain open before the AC turns off (e.g., 2 minutes).
  • Specify the window of time in which the AC can resume operation automatically if the door or window is closed (e.g., 5 minutes).

3. Automate AC Behavior

  • If the door/window remains open beyond the specified duration, the AC stays off until manually restarted.

Real-Life Scenarios with Door & Window Sensors

Short Break: Stepping Out to the Balcony

Imagine you’re staying in a room with a balcony and step outside to hang your bathing suit or enjoy a quick look at the view.

  • The door sensor detects the balcony door is open.
  • After 2 minutes, the AC turns off to avoid cooling the outdoors.
  • When you return and close the door within 5 minutes, the AC resumes operation automatically, ensuring the room remains comfortable without manual intervention.

Benefit: No energy wasted, and you don’t lose the convenience of a cool room upon your return.

Extended Break: Sunbathing and Relaxing Outside

Now imagine you go outside to sunbathe and read a book, leaving the door open for 2 hours.

  • The door sensor turns off the AC after 2 minutes of the door being open.
  • Since the door remains open beyond the 5-minute auto-restart window, the AC does not turn back on when you return.
  • You can manually restart the AC if needed, avoiding unnecessary operation while you were outside.

Benefit: The system intelligently avoids assumptions about your return, saving energy until you decide to reactivate the AC.

Key Features of Door & Window Sensors

1. Multi-Sensor Support

  • Connect sensors to all doors and windows in a room to ensure complete energy-saving coverage.
  • Ideal for rooms with balconies, large windows, or multiple openings.

2. Customizable Timers

  • Adjust the time thresholds to match room usage patterns and guest expectations.

3. Seamless Integration

  • Works with other Sensibo Airbend features, like Climate React, to maintain optimal room conditions.

Benefits of Door & Window Sensors

1. Significant Energy Savings

Prevent ACs from running when doors or windows are left open, drastically reducing energy waste.

  • Example: A guest opens a window to let in fresh air but forgets to close it. The sensor ensures the AC doesn’t operate unnecessarily.

2. Enhanced Guest Experience

Automatic restart functionality ensures guests don’t need to manually reset the AC every time they briefly step out.

  • Example: A guest steps out to the balcony for a few minutes. The AC turns off but resumes operation as soon as they return and close the door.

3. Reduced Wear and Tear

Minimizing unnecessary runtime extends the lifespan of your AC units, reducing maintenance costs.

4. Easy Room Management

For property managers, sensors simplify operations by automating energy-saving measures without requiring constant monitoring.

How to Implement Sensors in Your Space

1. Install Sensors on All Openings

  • Place sensors on all doors and windows in a room to ensure full coverage.

2. Set Realistic Timeframes

  • Balance energy savings and guest convenience by adjusting the open-door timer and auto-restart window.

3. Monitor and Adjust

  • Use the Sensibo Airbend Dashboard to track sensor activity and refine settings based on usage patterns.

Conclusion

Sensibo Airbend’s Door & Window Sensors are an essential tool for reducing energy costs in hotels, Airbnbs, and other managed spaces. By automatically adjusting AC behavior based on door and window activity, these sensors provide intelligent energy savings without sacrificing comfort.

Whether it’s managing a quick trip to the balcony or a longer outdoor break, these sensors ensure your ACs operate efficiently and adapt to real-life guest behavior.

Start optimizing your energy usage today with Sensibo Airbend’s Door & Window Sensors.