This release introduces the highly-requested Wasp in a Box feature, along with a major internal refactor to support virtual sensors, simplify configuration, and improve performance and reliability across the board.
Now on HACS! The component has officially been accepted to the HACS store and is even easier to find and install!
✅ Bugs Fixed
#47 - Can't start due to migration error
🧠 New: Virtual Sensor Framework
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Virtual Sensors Are Here
You can now create occupancy logic based on sensor combinations and rules — like motion after a door opens — using the new virtual sensor system. -
Wasp in a Box
First out of the gate: a virtual sensor that detects occupancy when someone enters a room (door opens), and then moves (motion detected), even if no motion is detected afterward.
Perfect for rooms like bathrooms or studies where people might sit still for a while. -
Highly Configurable
Set timeouts, weights, and max durations. Works alongside your regular sensors without replacing them.
🔧 Smarter Configuration
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Refactored Configuration Flow
The UI for selecting sensors is now cleaner, more modular, and easier to extend.
Strings and validation are also improved — fewer errors, clearer labels. -
Auto-Include Primary Sensors
Yourprimary_occupancy_sensoris automatically added to the motion sensors if needed, reducing setup friction.
📚 Docs + Screenshots
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Wasp in Box Documentation
A new page on the 📘 docs site explains the concept and setup of the new virtual sensor. -
Updated Overview & Index
The index now includes GitHub Action badges and links to new technical explanations and UI screenshots.
🧪 Testing & Developer UX
- CI workflows added for testing, linting, and validation via GitHub Actions
- Types and constants refined for clarity and maintainability
- Linter compliance and test coverage improved
This update sets the foundation for more powerful sensor logic, smarter detection, and easier configuration — all without compromising performance or stability.
As always, find full setup guides and technical docs at:
🔗 https://hankanman.github.io/Area-Occupancy-Detection/
📦 https://github.com/Hankanman/Area-Occupancy-Detection
Let me know what you build with Wasp in a Box!
There is a discussion thread here: 🐝📦Wasp in a Box
Full Changelog: 2025.4.3...2025.5.1