Home Location Verification

S.C.O.R.E. → Convenience → Device Control

Overview

Verifying the home location ensures that presence detection features operate effectively, minimizing false triggers. This capability enhances the reliability of capability and security features in the home.

Benefits

• Accurate presence detection for automating lights and devices based on occupancy.
• Improved security by ensuring alerts are triggered only when residents are away.
• Enhanced energy efficiency through automated climate control based on actual home occupancy.

Intent

The purpose of this capability is to confirm the home’s location for accurate presence detection. By ensuring residents verify their location, home capability systems can function more reliably and intuitively.

Preconditions

• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Residents have the Home Assistant mobile app installed.
• Geolocation services are enabled on residents' devices.
• Integration available and authenticated: Zigbee2MQTT.
• Device installed and reachable: Motion Detection.

Actors

• Homeowner verifying home location
• Family members confirming presence
• Guests checking in upon arrival

Trigger

The capability is triggered when a resident uses the Home Assistant app to confirm their location or upon entering a specified geofence.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Resident Confirms Location] -->|check| B{{Is Location Verified?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[Enable Presence Features]
    C --> D[Automate Home Systems]
    B -->|No| E[Request Verification Again]

Workflow Description

1. Open Home Assistant App

The resident opens the Home Assistant app on their mobile device.

2. Access Location Settings

The resident navigates to the location settings within the app.

3. Confirm Home Location

The resident confirms their home location through a simple prompt or geofence entry.

4. System Checks Location

The system verifies the confirmed location against predefined home coordinates.

5. Enable Presence Features

If the location is verified, presence features are activated, allowing for capability.

Postconditions

Once the capability completes, presence detection features are active and can trigger relevant home capability based on residents’ confirmed location.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate voice confirmation through smart assistants.
• Utilize Bluetooth beacons for more precise location tracking.
• Add notifications for residents when location is not verified.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

• Home Assistant (platform)