Beyond Sight
Exclusive technology from Verisure that detects intruders using W-Fi Signals where camera's can't.
- Detects Beyond Camera Blind Spots
- Faster Intrusion Verification
- Verisure Exclusive
- Wi-Fi Human Presence Detection
Understanding Wi-Fi Sensing:
How Wireless Signals Detect Movement
It does this by analyzing changes in the Wi-Fi signal environment caused by the reflections and interactions due to movements from objects and people in the Wi-Fi signal path.
WiFi signals are transmitted
Once the alarm is activated, both the main unit and the camera detector emit Wi-Fi signals to monitor activity within the home.Signals interact with movement
When these signals encounter a person moving, they are disturbed. The resulting changes are then sent back to the main unit for processing.Movement is interpreted
The main unit examines variations in the signal—such as changes in strength, phase, and timing—and translates these patterns into detected movement.Movement is verified
Detected activity is reported to the alarm center, where it is confirmed and appropriate action is taken.Our Experts Take Action
Fast response enabling rapid presence detection.How Beyond Sight Protects Your Home
Enhanced alarm verification
Alongside photos and video, Wi-Fi Sensing gives alarm operators an additional tool to more accurately assess alarms when they are triggered.
Broader home coverage
WiFi Sensing can detect activity in areas that cameras might miss, such as blind spots or spaces beyond the camera’s range, helping operators get a fuller picture of the situation.
Short, targeted monitoring
The system only activates signals for 30 seconds, during which any detected movement is sent to the alarm receiving centre for evaluation and appropriate response.
Privacy outside of alarms
When no alarm is in progress, the alarm receiving centre does not have access to Wi-Fi Sensing in your home.
Intruder Detection, Even In Blind Spots
Verisure detects even in blind spots of your home.
Wi-Fi Vision enables faster, more accurate verification and a reduction in false alarms.
- Covers Blind Spots: Motion detection in areas without cameras.
- Fast Response: When an alarm is triggered, Wi-Fi vision lets us check for movement in the protected area so we can rapidly see what’s happening and respond appropriately.
- Respect Your Privacy: Wi-Fi vision is only used when the alarm is triggered. This technology can be used in areas of the home where you would prefer not to have camera, such as a bedroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wi-Fi Sensing technology
How does it work?
Exclusive technology from Verisure that detects intruders using W-Fi Signals where camera's can't. It does this by analyzing changes in the Wi-Fi signal environment caused by the reflections and interactions due to movements from objects and people in the Wi-Fi signal path.
Here's how Wi-Fi sensing works:
- Wi-Fi Signals: The Verisure Gateway (CU) emits radio waves (Wi-Fi signals) to provide wireless connectivity to Verisure Wi-fi enabled cameras. These signals travel through the air and can bounce off objects and people.
- Signal Reflections: When a Wi-Fi signal encounters an object or person, it can reflect off them in various directions. The signal's strength and phase change as it interacts with these objects.
- Signal Analysis: The Wi-Fi sensing system continuously monitors the changes in signal characteristics, such as signal strength, phase, and timing and with an algorithm transforms that into an understanding of “movements”.
- Motion Detection: Based on the amplitude and duration of these movements we will decide what to report to our monitoring Centre.
Does it require any special equipment?
- Wi-Fi Sensing Hardware: To enable Wi-Fi sensing, you need Wi-Fi hardware capable of monitoring these signal changes. This is done by Verisure using a Wi-Fi chipset in Verisure Gateways and cameras.
- Wi-Fi Sensing Software: Specialized software / firmware is also required to process the signal data. Wi-Fi sensing can detect the movement of people or objects within the Wi-Fi coverage area, even if they are not connected to the Wi-Fi network.
Is it compatible with the current range?
Wi-Fi sensing, as a technology, has been developed and refined by various researchers and organizations over the years. It's not associated with a single inventor or entity. Instead, it has evolved through collaborative efforts in the fields of wireless networking, signal processing, and sensor technology.
The development of Wi-Fi sensing technologies is still ongoing, with contributions from academia, industry, and the open-source community.
One of the challenges with the Wi-Fi sensing is how to interpret the Wi-Fi signal disturbances and transform that into an understanding of movement. For this verisure is using a licensed algorithm from a contracted partner.
Can technology penetrate all types of walls (old houses, load-bearing walls, etc.)?
No, it cannot: Since the technology is based on standard Wi-Fi signal it will have the same propagation limitations as normal Wi-Fi. I.e. It will have a challenging time penetrating thicker walls (concrete, bricks, tiles, etc.). Since the Wi-Fi signal bounces the detection area is very dependent on the specific conditions of each installation (materials, furniture, device placement, floor plan, etc.).
Is it resistant to cyber-attacks?
Al Wi-Fi sensing related signals transmitted are handled in the same way and with the same security as our already existing Verisure alarm signals. The Verisure Security team are part of the development of Wi-Fi Sensing and will ensure that no new vulnerability is introduced to our system due to the introduction of Wi-Fi sensing.
What are the main benefits?
For our first release of this technology the main benefit is to be able to detect movements in areas not fully covered by our existing security devices aiming for faster and more accurate incident assessments.
Is it compatible with partial mode?
The first release of this feature is only applicable for verification purposes and will only be activated during ongoing incidents. Hence, it will not be applicable for partial mode or trigger any alarm.
Does it detect falling people?
Not in the sense of fall detection for elderly care. If a burglar falls during an incident, it will likely be detected as a big movement. Still, the capability to identify a fall vs other big movements is not supported in the current version but it's part of the long-term roadmap for this technology.
How is the signal processed for remote monitoring?
During an incident, the monitoring station is informed in the alarm log. The log will contain the Wi-Fi sensing session result for each applicable node in installation.
E.g., date & time stamp, device name, device location, motion or no motion
Does it cover every room in the house?
No, at least not right now. The involved devices (Gateways and cameras) are mounted in locations best suited to fulfil their main purpose and not to optimize the Wi-Fi sensing area. Also, it's hard to sense tiled areas (e.g., bathrooms). Full coverage can only be expected when we have dedicated devices fit for Wi-fi sensing.