Position the 360° occupancy sensor on the ceiling with a clear view of the area, considering mounting height, room size, and the sensor’s coverage pattern. Avoid locations near doorways, windows, or other sources of unwanted traffic, and use additional sensors or a different lens when the space extends beyond the coverage area.

Wired 360° occupancy sensors connect to an alarm or control system through physical cabling, while wireless models use batteries and radio communication to transmit motion or occupancy events. Network-connected sensors use Ethernet, often with Power over Ethernet (PoE), to send occupancy data to AV, lighting, ventilation, or other systems over an IP network.

Occupancy sensing turns lights or other connected systems on when motion indicates that a space is occupied and turns them off after the space becomes vacant. Vacancy sensing requires someone to turn the lights on manually, then turns them off when the sensor detects that the space is no longer occupied, which can help reduce unnecessary operation.

Integrators should compare passive infrared (PIR) detection, 360° coverage, supported room size and ceiling height, wired or wireless connectivity, power method, mounting requirements, and features such as adjustable sensitivity, masking, tamper protection, or temperature and ambient-light sensing. They should also confirm compatibility with lighting controls, security panels, AV automation platforms, or network protocols, depending on whether the project is residential, commercial, or AV-focused.