Hallways and passages
Use movement to trigger light for spaces you normally pass through rather than occupy for long periods.
SpaceSense
Motion-aware lighting without a separate motion sensor
Compatible Bluetooth-enabled WiZ lights can use changes in Wi-Fi signals to detect movement and trigger lighting automatically.
What SpaceSense actually does
Your lights can become part of the sensing system
SpaceSense measures disturbances in the Wi-Fi communication between compatible WiZ devices. When the system detects movement in the configured area, it can trigger the lighting behaviour you chose in the WiZ app.
That means motion-based automation can be added without fitting a separate physical motion sensor in the room.
Where it earns its keep
Useful when you want the room to react before you reach for a switch
Bedrooms at night
Configure an appropriate light mode so late-night movement does not have to mean full brightness.
Living spaces
Let lighting respond to presence while still keeping app, voice and manual control available.
Hands-busy moments
Useful when walking into a room carrying groceries, laundry or anything else that makes a switch inconvenient.
Compatibility first
What you need for SpaceSense
The old blanket statement that every WiZ light supports SpaceSense is not accurate. Check these requirements before buying around this feature.
You need at least two compatible WiZ lights in the same physical room. More compatible devices can improve sensing accuracy.
WiZ devices that support Bluetooth can use SpaceSense. Older Wi-Fi-only devices do not gain SpaceSense support.
The processor devices should generally sit about 2–6 metres from the beacon, with the beacon nearer the centre and processors nearer room edges.
The sensing devices must communicate on the same Wi-Fi channel. On mesh systems, that generally means the same access point.
WiZ states that SpaceSense has been tested for indoor residential use. Mesh networks and repeaters can affect performance, so placement and network topology matter.
Set it up deliberately
Three steps from compatible lights to motion-triggered lighting
1
Install compatible lights
Use at least two SpaceSense-compatible devices in the same room and position them within the recommended sensing geometry.
2
Configure SpaceSense in the app
Choose the devices that form the sensing area, then adjust sensitivity and the light behaviour you want when motion is detected.
3
Test the room and fine-tune
Walk the real path through the room and adjust positioning or sensitivity if the system reacts too early, too late or inconsistently.
SpaceSense + the WiZ App
Sensing is only useful if you control what happens next
The WiZ app is where you enable SpaceSense, select the devices, set sensitivity and decide which light mode should trigger. You can still use schedules, app control and other supported controls alongside the sensing setup.
Explore the WiZ AppSpaceSense questions
What to expect in a real home
Does SpaceSense need a physical motion sensor?
No. The feature uses Wi-Fi sensing between compatible WiZ devices, so a separate physical motion detector is not required for SpaceSense itself.
How many compatible lights do I need?
At least two compatible devices in the room. WiZ notes that additional compatible devices can improve sensing accuracy.
Are all older WiZ lights compatible?
No. SpaceSense works with WiZ devices that support Bluetooth. Older Wi-Fi-only generations do not support the feature.
Can mesh Wi-Fi affect SpaceSense?
Yes. WiZ warns that some mesh networks and repeaters can reduce performance. The participating lights should be on the same Wi-Fi channel and normally the same access point.
Does it work perfectly in every room?
No sensing technology should be treated that way. Room geometry, device placement and the Wi-Fi environment influence results. Test the actual room and adjust the configuration.
Choose compatible products
Start with the fitting and confirm SpaceSense support
Browse the WiZ bulb range, then check the specific product generation if SpaceSense is a must-have feature for your project.
Not sure whether your room will suit SpaceSense?