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remote sensor

British  

noun

  1. any instrument, such as a radar device or camera, that scans the earth or another planet from space in order to collect data about some aspect of it

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But instead of using echolocation, the machines employ a 3-D-printed remote sensor that bounces radar pulses in various directions.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2022

The T9 costs $199 and comes with one remote sensor in the box, with support for up to 20.

From The Verge Nov. 5, 2021

The remote sensor can also detect presence, so the system can bias itself based on where people actually are in your home, which is something Nest’s optional remote sensors cannot do.

From The Verge Jun. 3, 2019

Ecobee’s key differentiator is the included remote sensor, which allows you to measure the temperature in different parts of your home and balance the system accordingly, without the need for multiple zones.

From The Verge Jun. 3, 2019

A remote sensor detects presence and temperature away from the thermostat.

From The Verge Sep. 25, 2017

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