Creating Zones
Zones are the foundation of TOMMY. They define specific areas in your space where motion will be detected.
What Are Zones?
Zones define specific areas for motion detection. Each zone:
- Detects movement in the space between devices
- Spans the entire area between devices, regardless of walls or rooms
- Creates a motion sensor entity for integration with Home Assistant or Matter
Zone Requirements
- At least 2 devices per zone (same Wi-Fi band - 2.4GHz or 5GHz)
- Minimum 1 meter apart between devices
Creating Your First Zone
Access Zone Management
- Open the TOMMY dashboard in your web browser
- Click "Create Your First Zone" if you have no zones, or click the "+" button to add additional zones
Name Your Zone
- Enter a descriptive name for your zone (e.g., "Living Room", "Kitchen", "Upstairs")
- Choose unique names - zone names must be unique within your TOMMY instance
- Click "Create Zone" to confirm
Add Devices to Your Zone
- Ensure devices are connected - they should appear in "Available Devices"
- Click "Assign to zone" to add devices
- Verify Wi-Fi band compatibility - all devices must use the same band (2.4GHz or 5GHz)
Understanding Zone Coverage
Your zone covers the entire space between devices:
- Through walls: Wi-Fi signals penetrate walls, allowing motion detection across rooms
- Behind obstacles: Movement can be detected behind furniture and other obstacles
- Multi-room areas: A single zone can span multiple rooms