The SQ-Panel easy-to-use sensor display, Matter-compatible
SQ-Panel for the indoor air quality display, attached to the SQ-TableStand. Alternatively, we recommend cable-free wall mounting.
What is the SQ-Panel exactly?
The SQ-Panel is a display with built-in environmental sensors to show air quality and human presence to keep you feeling comfortable and protected. If necessary, it warns you if something is wrong.
What components does it consist of?
The starter set of the SQ-Panel consists of the display with built-in sensors for measuring air quality and presence, a connector for a higher range that is mesh-capable and is connected to the Internet (e.g. Fritz-Box) and an app (Apple or Android ) to put the SQ-Panel into operation so that you can monitor the sensor values and define their threshold values.
The sensors in the display check the air quality by monitoring the current room temperature, air pressure, CO2 content, air quality index, relative humidity and organic compounds (tVOC) in the indoor air and displaying them on the display. You can operate as many SQ-Panels as you like on one connector and manage them with the app. One connector is required per apartment.
The measurement results from the sensors are displayed on six clear tiles and in the app:
These tiles can change color to red or blue and start flashing when preset thresholds are exceeded or not reached. You can see the SQ-Panel in operation in the video.
With your help, the harmful particles PM1, PM2.5 and PM10 could soon also monitor your ambient air for the benefit of your health, in addition to the sensors already implemented in the device.
During normal operation you will see the following 6 tiles in the two columns:
- Room temperature
- Relative humidity
- Air pressure (soon in mbar)
- Air quality index
- Carbon dioxide content of the air / CO2
- Number of organic comp. VOC
Room temperature, humidity, etc. with alarm function
To monitor the temperature and humidity as well as other air parameters, you can set threshold values that, if exceeded, automatically trigger a flashing alarm on the display and a notification on your smartphone.
Here is an example of the setting option for the temperature
Control and display of the humidity. This can help you prevent possible mold formation.
All tiles at a glance
Operating the display (demonstration)
What other radar features are on the roadmap?
A latest 60 GHz radar sensor (mmWave) is integrated in the SQ-Panel, which will allow further features to be activated on the SQ-Panel. This allows us to enable various functions for your smart home that improve energy efficiency as well as security and comfort. Here are some features that will be implemented once the funding goal is reached:
- Energy efficiency : By monitoring occupancy, the sensor can detect whether people are in the room and control the activity of devices accordingly to save energy1.
- Safety : Radar sensors can help improve safety by detecting movement and triggering alarms when an unauthorized person is detected or when a person is in danger of falling or falls and assistance is needed
- Comfort : Automatic lighting and temperature control based on the detection of people in the room for greater comfort.
- Non-invasive monitoring : For the elderly or patients, the sensor can monitor movements and vital signs without violating privacy.
- Precise motion detection : With high sensitivity, even sub-millimeter movements can be detected, which can be useful for applications such as sleep monitoring or sensitive gesture control.
Your participation is desired: Join our community via our website to be directly involved in defining and prioritizing these features. Your voice and suggestions will help us to make the SQ-Panel the central building block for every room monitoring.
Our AI competence team is constantly developing concepts to recognize recurring patterns from the wealth of different measurement data from the SQ-Panel. These patterns represent relevant life situations that can further improve the comfort of the smart home at home or in the office.
What can the app do and why do I need the app if the Smart Home Standard Matter is supported by the SQ-Panel?
You use the Carenuity app, which is available for Apple and Android, to put the SQ-Panel and connector into operation. This is done very easily using a QR code that is shown directly on the display. The app also allows you to monitor the sensor values over time in a particularly suitable way. Example of a measurement curve, time course
Using the app after the initial setup is then optional. With the integration into Matter, you can use the SQ-Panel exclusively in your preferred ecosystem (multi-admin mode) and rely on these well-known standard apps:Amazon's Alexa, Apple's Home, Google Home, Samsung's SmartThings, or Home Assistant (HA)
The Carenuity app will soon provide additional information on what measures should be taken if measured values exceed the predefined thresholds.
All tiles with explanation at a glance.
The tiles change color as soon as values become critical. Using the colors of a traffic light, for example, this tile changes to red when the CO2 level is high.
Commissioning.
Detailed instructions and explanatory videos are available for commissioning. You can view or download these on our channels.
Note: The parts in red, Fritzbox and cable, are not included in the starter kit.
Connecting the green USB cable to the connector.
Can I place the SQ-Panel anywhere?
On our website we offer you detailed information on what considerations you should make in order to identify the optimal location for the SQ-Panel.
Using the SQ-Panel as a tabletop device or wall-mounted offers its own advantages:
- Flexibility: Easy to move and reposition.
- Easy installation: No need for drilling or wall mounting.
- Accessibility: Easy access for maintenance or replacement, but less reliable operation.
Wall mounting with SQ-Power in the flush-mounted installation, which supplies the SQ-Panel with 220V:
The advantages of the flush-mounted solution are in the wall:- Space-saving: The SQ-Panel does not take up valuable space on work surfaces or shelves such as tables, dressers or shelves.
- Aesthetics: Wall mounting ensures a modern and tidy appearance. No cables - cable-free!
- Safety: Reduced risk of the device being knocked over or moved. Accuracy and comparability of measurement results. Ensuring that the SQ-Panel is not accidentally or intentionally switched off, thereby deactivating safety functions.
Theft protection through flush-mounted installation.
To minimize the risk of the Carenuity SQ panel being stolen in public spaces, Flush mounting is recommended instead of placing it on a table as a 5V USB device. By flush-mounting, the display is firmly integrated into the wall, which increases the likelihood The risk of theft is significantly reduced compared to a free-standing device with a USB cable. This Measure can be viewed as a form of structural security in accordance with applicable safety standards.
Although the display can still be removed, it is less likely to be stolen because it is firmly anchored probably. Additionally, the cloud-bound device can be configured to allow removal from the wall is registered. This enables a warning if the device is removed without authorization and therefore increases the security of the system. In legal terms, this is considered a preventive measure to secure Property in accordance with relevant regulations and standards.
Conclusion on the mounting options.
Both mounting options have their advantages and the choice depends on your specific requirements and preferences. We recommend wall mounting for permanent installation and table stand (docking station) for the initial phase of familiarizing yourself with the SQ-Panel.
Technical Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Sensor Panel |
| Power Consumption | (direct connection with 220-240V AC Transformer) max 5W 120-240AC 50/60Hz |
| Light Output | 200 lumen/meter2/steradian |
| Display Size | 2.6-inch touchscreen |
| 60-GHz Radar Sensor | 60-GHz Radar Sensor |
| Radar Field of View (FoV) | 90° Horizontal Plane Beamwidth (HPBW) -+45o Azimuth & +40o Elevation FoV |
| Radar Applications | Micro-motion detection, industrial and consumer IoT |
| Antenna | Antennas-in-Package (AIP) design for compact integration |
| Environmental Usage | Suitable for indoor applications, optimized for IoT |
| Temperature Sensor | Monitors the ambient temperature, enabling climate control systems and user comfort adjustments |
| Humidity Sensor | Tracks humidity levels to support air quality monitoring and HVAC optimization |
| VOC Sensor | Measures total volatile organic compounds to monitor air quality |
| CO2 Sensor | Monitors carbon dioxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment |
| Indoor Air Quality Sensor | Monitors overall air quality, combining data from multiple sensors |
| Pressure Sensor | Measures air pressure to provide comprehensive environmental monitoring |
Information video on the technology used.
Advantages of the 868 MHz Frequency
- Increased Range: The 868 MHz frequency allows for a greater range of wireless connections, which is particularly beneficial in larger homes or buildings.
- Better Wall Penetration: Frequency has better penetration through thick walls compared to 2.4 GHz, leading to more reliable connections indoors.
- Less Interference and More Bandwidth for Your Home Network: Since the 868 MHz frequency is less congested than the 2.4 GHz band, there is less interference from other devices like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, resulting in more speed and bandwidth for your devices.
- Energy Efficiency: Devices operating on 868 MHz can be more energy-efficient as they require less power to penetrate walls.
- Security and Reliability: The bidirectional communication and encryption of all radio packets enhance the security and reliability of the system.
Topic: Data security
The SQ-Panel meets the highest security requirements and has end-to-end encryption. A special security chip (HW-Security) contains our certificate, which ensures a continuous secure connection of the sensor data to our servers. We are a registered partner of Gaia-X and plan to store all data exclusively on European servers. This infrastructure complies with German security standards. Your personal cloud for the automatic storage of your sensor data will be based on the European cloud initiative Gaia-X as soon as it is available.
Gaia-X is an initiative we actively support that aims to create a secure and trusted data infrastructure for Europe.
The benefits on Gaia-X include:
- Security and data protection : End-to-end encryption ensures that your data remains safe a nd protected during transmission and storage in accordance with European standards1.
- Flexibility and interoperability : An open architecture enables easy integration and promotes collaboration between different cloud services1.
- Innovation and competition : Gaia-X promotes innovation and strengthens competition by supporting European principles such as data sovereignty, GDPR compliance, transparency and open source2.
In addition, Gaia-X aims to tap into decentralized data pools and sources and bring them together in a harmonized manner to enable seamless and efficient use for you.
Unique selling point reach.
The extended range is about 80m, which is significantly further than any WLAN.
Perfect design - a question of good taste: JUNG
The SQ-Panel integrates perfectly into the JUNG design switch system, allowing you to control your household appliances in a proven location near the door next to classic JUNG switches, possibly in a multiple frame (two, three, four frames), and enable you to control the settings via the display in an extremely convenient way. In addition to the precise compatibility with JUNG, which arose from direct cooperation with the manufacturer's team, we are also planning integration into other renowned switch systems, such as those from Busch-Jäger and Gira.
Do you want a specific setting to maintain the temperature and brightness of the room when you are working, sleeping or just watching a movie?
With SQ-Panel, you will preset different scenes based on certain conditions detected by radar and AI algorithms, which you can then trigger at any time. This can mean that with just a gesture, a tap of the finger or when tiredness is detected, you can automatically switch from watching movies (cinema mode) to sleep mode, and all settings are adjusted for the new situation.
Or imagine that sometimes when you come home you only want to turn on one of the lights in the living room to enjoy alone and in peace, but sometimes you may want to turn on all the lights in the living room to welcome family or friends. With the SQ-Panel you can control the same type of smart home devices for yourself individually or for a group of people, depending on the number of people detected in the room. You can easily change these settings as you wish, giving you the freedom to let your smart home act automatically exactly as you want. You can also be informed about a change in the room situation via voice assistants and release an automatically detected change via your voice, gesture or touch.
So that you can also control other devices with the SQ-Panel in the future, the device is equipped with a touch screen and gesture recognition, so that you can see and control the devices you like to use as an alternative to the room parameter display on the display, just as you have previously set it with classic switches.
With the SQ-Panel, which integrates perfectly with every app of the Matter standard, your smart home experience is significantly optimized. Control over your household appliances is expanded to include automatic situation recognition thanks to radar. In addition to direct control on the SQ-Panel or in the house, you can also provide aspects of security and care for family members in your smart home remotely via the app and be alerted in critical situations.
With the SQ-Panel, your devices can remain in energy-saving mode when you are away and automatically switch to standby when you are there. This helps save money. The SQ-Panel will also help you monitor your regular household appliances via the display, automate them with gesture or simple voice control via Alexa, Google, Home Assistant or Siri, making your home smarter and more comfortable.
With powerful built-in sensors and the Thread connection to Matter, the SQ-Panel not only enables comprehensive automation control, but also more information about your environment, including weather, outside temperature, inside temperature, device status, alarm indicator, time and date.
Outlook
How would it be if the SQ-Panel gave you an easy way to monitor and control other devices in your home or to record other environmental parameters by adding more sensors - and still control all of this with a glance at the SQ-Panel display? Thatr's exactly what the SQ-Panel should offer you: the display of lights, open windows, energy consumption and even electric blinds and curtains - the world of home automation should remain accessible to you at a glance and improve your comfort!
Use the touchscreen up close, get information using voice assistants without being near the SQ-Panel, or use your standard app to control the SQ-Panel in conjunction with all your devices thanks to Matter and monitor your smart home, even if you are miles away! And when you are within sight, you should be able to adjust the font size of the letters a nd numbers on the tiles of the display depending on the distance.
Funding: What we use your support for.
Prototypes have already been developed to test the whole concept.
The funds raised and your support will help us:
- Replacing the radar sensor for better accuracy and additional features
- Improvement of software interfaces (APIs)
- Finalization of the design for the table stand as a docking station
- Optimization of production
- Completion of certifications (CE, Matter) and in-depth integration into Home Assistant.
Risks and challenges.
ChipGlobe GmbH, the parent company of Carenuity, is very well equipped to ensure high-quality and consistent production of the SQ-Panel. We have a mature infrastructure for the operation and updates of the SQ-Panels (OTA updates), have production-ready prototypes and have thus already carried out a field test of this small series (prototypes). We now need your support to start production of the SQ-Panel series production. We are ready to fulfill all order quantities. Should there be any delays in delivery, we will do our best to find a solution for you. You can also rest assured that we will keep you regularly informed about the status of things. We are prepared for the requirements of order processing and plan to deliver by July 2025.
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Long-lasting design
The design of the SQ-Panel was developed in collaboration with the German switch system manufacturer JUNG, which is known for its timeless design.
Would you like to make your home smarter, safer and healthier?
Would you like to monitor and improve the air quality and comfort in your home and breathe healthy air?
Would you like to stay in touch with your loved ones and know that they are safe and well ventilated even from a distance?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need the Carenuity SQ-Panel - the smart device that helps you live a healthy and connected life with your loved ones.
The Carenuity SQ-Panel is a 2.6-inch touchscreen with built-in sensors. It displays the relevant sensor values of the room air. These are temperature, humidity, air pressure, carbon dioxide (C02) and airborne organic compounds (TVOC). It also detects the presence of people in the room, which it can detect and monitor up to 6m.
The Carenuity smartphone app allows you to access the SQ-Panel while on the move and lets you monitor the SQ-Panel from anywhere and, for example, activate the alarm when you are away.
The Carenuity SQ-Panel connects to the Carenuity cloud via the Carenuity Border Router, which acts as a gateway between your home network and the internet. This enables you to access and control your Carenuity SQ-Panel from anywhere, using the Carenuity Home app on your smartphone.
With the Carenuity Home app, you can :
The Carenuity SQ panel is easy to install and use. You can have it mounted in the wall, in which case it is wireless, or you can simply place it on a table, chest of drawers or shelf. You can adjust the display settings such as brightness and color to suit your preferences.
The Carenuity SQ panel is more than just a device: it's a good and totally discreet way to show your loved ones you care, and for yourself too. It helps to create a comfortable, healthy and safe environment in your home.It also keeps you connected to your loved ones and allows you to care for and support them even when you are not physically there.
The Carenuity SQ panel is the solution for your smart home. Support us on Kickstarter and order it today.
Case study for the SQ-Panel
Home office :
You work from home and want to ensure that the indoor air quality is optimal.
The SQ-Panel shows you the current valuesand warns you if necessary so that you can concentrate on your work.
Bedroom :
Before you go to sleep, check the air quality. If the CO2 level is too high, open the window or switch on an air purifier.
Children's room:
The SQ-Panel warns you if the air quality is not ideal.
This allows you to take timely action to protect your children's health
Large offices:
You work from home and want to ensure that the indoor air quality is optimal.
The SQ-Panel shows you the current values and warns you if necessary so that you can concentrate on your work.
Vaccation Home:
Even if you are far away, you can use the app to check the indoor air parameters in your vacation home and make sure everything is in order.
Kitchen and cooking:
You are preparing a feast and want to monitor the air quality in the kitchen. The SQ-Panel shows you the current values and helps you to optimize the air circulation. If the VOC content rises, it's time to ventilate.
Motorhome in the front garden:
Your motorhome is parked in the front garden and you want to make sure it's comfortable inside before you set off on a journey.
The SQ-Panel shows you the indoor air parameters so that you can take measures in advance.
Garage:
Even in a remote garden shed or garage, you can use the SQ-Panel to monitor the presence of people (CO2) or vehicles (VOC).
Garden shed:
If you store tools or plant equipment there, it is important to know if the humidity is too high to prevent mold growth.
Guest comfort and indoor air quality:
The SQ-Panel monitors indoor air parameters such as temperature, humidity, CO2 and VOC. If the room is too warm or too stuffy, you can take timely action to improve the comfort of your guests.
Energy efficiency and guest presence:
When guests leave the room, the device detects their absence. Users can now switch off the light or turn down the heating to save energy until guests return. The device provides information and ensures comfort.
Security and notifications:
The SQ-Panel can notify you of expected and unexpected events. For example, if a window is left open or if cooking is taking place in a room, you will receive a notification.
SQ-Panel Kickstarter - November 2024
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