Occupancy tracking without adding any new devices
Occupancy inputs you already own
Wi-Fi tracking
- Trigger HVAC adjustments
- Map usage by zone
- Spot dwell times
Lighting & HVAC presence detection
- Occupancy sensors in lighting systems
- Motion or IR sensors in HVAC
To determine when someone enters or leaves a room.
Cameras
- Conference cameras (e.g. WebEx, Zoom Room) with built-in people-counting APIs
- Security cameras with computer vision-based detection
- Raspberry Pi + USB AI camera for edge-based, privacy-safe local detection
Access control data
- Estimate foot traffic
- Infer daily population per floor or zone
- Track time-based patterns of entry/exit
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Desk and workplace sensors
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Frequently asked questions for PlaceOS desk booking software
The app allows users to reserve desks, track occupancy and usage, and optimize workspace availability.
Desks can be booked via the app interface or directly through the Outlook plugin.
Yes, the app supports automatic desk check-ins using QR codes or sensors to avoid ghost bookings and turn on desk power.
Yes, the app integrates with existing software, devices, and sensors to track desk occupancy and usage.
The app provides analytics on desk use by individual, team, neighborhood, floor, and building to optimize space.
Yes, users can search and filter desks by type, equipment, and additional assets.
Yes, desk assignments can be automated to populate certain areas first and be grouped by team to optimize space.
Yes, the app includes an Outlook plugin for booking desks directly through the calendar.
You can select "attending" or "virtual" on the visitor invite to differentiate between physical attendees and virtual participants.
Yes, users can book desks using AI, simply by saying commands like “I need to book a desk tomorrow for the whole day & make sure the booking is near my team”.