Live Dashboard
Live Dashboard
The Live Dashboard is your main view for watching real-time presence detection. See targets move, monitor zone status, and verify your sensor is working correctly.
Dashboard Overview
The dashboard displays:
Room layout with walls, doors, and furniture (if configured)
Detection zones you've created
Target dots showing detected people/objects
Device position and field-of-view cone
Real-time status indicators
Understanding the Radar View
Device Icon
The sensor icon shows where your device is positioned. The cone extending from it represents the field of view (detection area).
Target Dots
Each detected target appears as a coloured dot:
Dots move in real-time as targets move
Trails show recent movement path (fades over time)
Multiple targets are tracked simultaneously (EPL and Pro)
Zones
Zones appear as coloured rectangles or polygons:
Blue zones - Regular detection zones
Red zones - Exclusion zones (masks)
Green zones - Entry zones
Zone highlights when occupied
Status Indicators
Target Count
Shows how many targets are currently detected. Located in the status bar.
Zone Occupancy
Each zone shows its current state:
Occupied - Target detected inside zone
Clear - No targets in zone
Environmental Readings (EP1 Only)
EP1 devices display additional sensor data:
Temperature
Humidity
Illuminance (light level)
CO2 (if module installed)
Room Selector
If you have multiple rooms configured, use the room selector dropdown to switch between them.
Navigation Menu
Click the menu icon (☰) to access:
Option | Description |
|---|---|
Zone Editor | Create and edit detection zones |
Room Builder | Modify room layout |
Heatmap | View presence patterns over time |
Recording | Record tracking sessions |
Settings | Configure options and manage rooms |
Add New Device | Set up another sensor |
Connection Status
The connection indicator shows:
Green - Connected and receiving data
Yellow - Connecting...
Red - Disconnected (check device status)
If disconnected, verify:
The device is powered on
Home Assistant can reach the device
The add-on is running
Tips for Using the Dashboard
Walk around the room to verify tracking accuracy
Check zone activation by entering each zone
Adjust device position if tracking seems offset
Use Room Builder to add obstacles that may affect detection
Next Steps
Zone Editor - Create detection zones
Room Builder - Add room details
Heatmap & Analytics - View presence patterns