From a0c0df1258083ef651c584df9cccb33de5ddcfbf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jean-Francois Simoneau Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2026 08:41:08 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Document the proximity speed --- source/_integrations/proximity.markdown | 12 ++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/_integrations/proximity.markdown b/source/_integrations/proximity.markdown index d1c5377741d9..1ea244276e19 100644 --- a/source/_integrations/proximity.markdown +++ b/source/_integrations/proximity.markdown @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ Some examples of its use include: {% include integrations/config_flow.md %} {% note %} -When adding the **Proximity** integration, you are prompted to define the **Tolerance distance**. The tolerance distance must be provided in meters (m) and is used to filter out small GPS coordinate changes (_due to inaccuracies of GPS_) to calculate the direction of travel. +When adding the **Proximity** integration, you are prompted to define the **Tolerance distance** and **Speed threshold**. The tolerance distance must be provided in meters (m) and is used to filter out small GPS coordinate changes (_due to inaccuracies of GPS_) to calculate the direction of travel. The speed threshold is used to mark the tracked device or person as stationary. {% endnote %} ## Sensors @@ -50,8 +50,12 @@ For each tracked device or person, a sensor is created showing the direction of - `towards` - `unknown` +### Speed + +For each tracked device or person, a sensor is created showing the approximate speed of the tracked device or person. + {% important %} -To calculate the distance and the direction of travel for a tracked device or person, they must specify a geo-location. +To calculate the distance, the direction of travel, and the speed for a tracked device or person, they must specify a geo-location. {% endimportant %} ### Nearest device @@ -72,6 +76,10 @@ This sensor shows the direction of travel of the nearest device or person to the - `towards` - `unknown` +### Nearest speed + +This sensor shows the speed of the nearest device or person. + ### Video tutorial This comprehensive video tutorial explains how to utilize the Proximity integration to automatically adjust the heating in your home based on your presence, whether you're leaving or entering an area around your house. From f08df08eb2e64a3e831f6b47b6535a4e7811b7f7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jean-Francois Simoneau Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2026 08:48:41 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Add the m/s units for the speed threshold --- source/_integrations/proximity.markdown | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/_integrations/proximity.markdown b/source/_integrations/proximity.markdown index 1ea244276e19..897f488f84ed 100644 --- a/source/_integrations/proximity.markdown +++ b/source/_integrations/proximity.markdown @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ Some examples of its use include: {% include integrations/config_flow.md %} {% note %} -When adding the **Proximity** integration, you are prompted to define the **Tolerance distance** and **Speed threshold**. The tolerance distance must be provided in meters (m) and is used to filter out small GPS coordinate changes (_due to inaccuracies of GPS_) to calculate the direction of travel. The speed threshold is used to mark the tracked device or person as stationary. +When adding the **Proximity** integration, you are prompted to define the **Tolerance distance** and **Speed threshold**. The tolerance distance must be provided in meters (m) and is used to filter out small GPS coordinate changes (_due to inaccuracies of GPS_) to calculate the direction of travel. The speed threshold must be provided in meters per second (m/s) and is used to mark the tracked device or person as stationary. {% endnote %} ## Sensors From cb4d89f6fc338f6093b5f8043749ec3ae1c40935 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jean-Francois Simoneau Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2026 08:53:59 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Remove the nearest speed sensor --- source/_integrations/proximity.markdown | 4 ---- 1 file changed, 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/_integrations/proximity.markdown b/source/_integrations/proximity.markdown index 897f488f84ed..0f8163c84d1d 100644 --- a/source/_integrations/proximity.markdown +++ b/source/_integrations/proximity.markdown @@ -76,10 +76,6 @@ This sensor shows the direction of travel of the nearest device or person to the - `towards` - `unknown` -### Nearest speed - -This sensor shows the speed of the nearest device or person. - ### Video tutorial This comprehensive video tutorial explains how to utilize the Proximity integration to automatically adjust the heating in your home based on your presence, whether you're leaving or entering an area around your house.