How Long Does it Take Sense to Detect Devices?

[kevin1]

The answer is that “your mileage will vary”. There’s an excellent resource here, that should give you some insights:

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A lot depends on a few factors:

• Types of devices - some are easy to detect, some are harder to detect and some are nearly impossible to detect. More here:

Device Detection Testing My Patience

Based on the way the main detection mechanism of Sense works today, and my experience, you should probably look at your list this way: Likely to be detected over time Dryer heating element (if electric) Maybe washer and dryer motors, but only if the are AC old school motors (neither of mine are) Oven heating and range heating elements (if electric and if Sense sees enough cycles) Some kitchen appliances - dishwasher heating element, trash compactor, coffee maker, instant hot water heater, old…

• How often they cycle on and off
• Noise in your house