# Room Occupancy Sensors The Maestro Sensor Turns Off the Lights When You Leave the Room By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-04-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/room-occupancy-sensor References: [pcmag](http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/322842/10-energy-conserving-gadgets-to-help-you-save-some-green/8) & [lutron](http://www.lutron.com/en-US/Products/Pages/Sensors/Occupancy-Vacancy/MaestroOccVacSensors/Overview.aspx) The Maestro Room Occupancy Sensors, manufactured by [Lutron Electronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-light-optimization), are [smart sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eufy-e20-motion-sensor) that help you save electricity by ensuring that it is only used when there's someone in the room. The sensors automatically turn lights on when you enter a room and ensure that the lights are only on when the room is occupied, shutting them off when you leave. These room occupancy sensors make for a convenient and hassle-free way to [save energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-lighting-product) in both residential and commercial settings. They are ideal for use in rooms where lights are accidentally left on, as well as rooms that you might enter with your hands full, such as a laundry room or supply closet. The sensors are available in both passive infrared and dual-technology sensing models, allowing for flexibility and use with both major and minor ranges of motion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Energy Efficiency Technology:** The Maestro Room Occupancy Sensors offer a disruptive innovation opportunity in the realm of energy-efficient technology by automatically turning off lights when a room is unoccupied. - **Smart Home Automation:** The Maestro Room Occupancy Sensors contribute to the trend of smart home automation by automatically controlling lighting based on occupancy, improving convenience and energy savings. - **Sustainable Building Solutions:** The Maestro Room Occupancy Sensors align with the trend of sustainable building solutions by reducing energy waste in both residential and commercial spaces, promoting more efficient resource utilization. ### Where This Applies - **Home Automation:** The Maestro Room Occupancy Sensors present an disruptive innovation opportunity for the home automation industry, providing an easy and efficient way to automate the control of lighting in response to occupancy. - **Energy Management:** The Maestro Room Occupancy Sensors offer the energy management industry a disruptive innovation opportunity to optimize energy efficiency in buildings by automatically detecting and controlling lighting based on room occupancy. - **Building & Construction:** The Maestro Room Occupancy Sensors contribute to the building and construction industry's trend towards sustainable solutions by reducing energy consumption and creating more energy-efficient buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Presence Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presence-multisensor-fp300.md) - [Smart Low-Power Motion Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meross-ms605-presence-sensor.md) - [Intelligent Home Lighting Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoleaf-sense-controls.md) - [All-in-One Smart Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqara-presence-multisensor-fp300.md) - [Wide-Angle Home Security Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abode-motion-sensor.md) - [Motion Sensor Automation Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-1.md) - [Automated Wood Blinds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-light-optimization.md) - [Smart Home Management Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-management-system.md) - [Environment-Analyzing Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrahuman-home.md)