Sensor guide
Sensor placement affects the quality of every EnvIQ reading, trend and recommendation. This guide explains the principles without exposing technical setup details.
Indoor sensors should be placed in the room or zone being monitored, away from direct heat sources, open windows and temporary moisture sources where possible.
The goal is to capture representative conditions for the space, not a distorted reading from a radiator, window sill or enclosed cupboard.
An outdoor reference sensor helps EnvIQ compare inside and outside conditions. This supports ventilation suitability, thermal context and stronger evidence confidence.
Outdoor sensors should be protected from direct rain and extreme direct sunlight while still representing outside air.
Reliable monitoring depends on consistent readings, stable placement and clear room assignment. If a sensor is moved, EnvIQ preserves historical placement context so previous evidence remains meaningful.
Each deployment should confirm the rooms being monitored, device type, connectivity, power or battery responsibility, installer, access arrangements and resident communication before equipment is placed.
Those details are configuration decisions, so EnvIQ confirms them in the deployment scope rather than presenting one setup as suitable for every property.
A sensor is not treated as ready because it has been physically installed. Its property, room, placement and incoming readings should be checked before the monitoring period begins.
Stale, missing or invalid readings should create a monitoring-health issue, remain separate from the property-condition status and follow the support and replacement process agreed for the deployment.