Airthings sensors measure air quality, and with this data they calculate the approximate headcount in a closed room.
We now support this data coming from Airthings, we consider this to be a approximate and indirect and utilization
As a facility manager with Airthings sensors
I want to know how approx. how many people are in the room without needing another sensor
So that I can simplify my hardware roll-out
Benefits
Being able to track utilization through a comfort sensor allows for only 1 sensor instead of 2 (comfort + headcount)
Is it Accurate?
So far, the accuracy we tested was not satisfactory.
Unlike headcount sensors (with 90-95% accuracy), measuring utilization with Airthings is around 40-60% accurate*
*based on our findings so far, the accuracy could be better with further testing in optimal conditions
Accuracy of the data depends on
Device placement
Room shape
Room size
Number of people in the room
Ventilation system & temperature gradients (mixing of air)
Configuration instructions
User instructions