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This could be a boon for thieves, allowing them to scan for empty houses at night, so they know which ones can be more safely targeted.


It can also serve as a replacement for IR sensors in homes and keep thieves at bay


Who do you think will be faster in adopting the technology—burglars or homeowners?


Moreover, thieves are likely to use custom-built RF occupancy detection devices, while the vast majority of homeowners will buy an off-the-shelf product that will either sell their data to advertisers (a la "smart" televisions), require a subscription service, or both.




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