Presence Detection Seems Too Hard

[Andrew_Rowe]

I have been using the method in this thread

Rule Example Wasp in Box

This is a very simple implementation of the ‘wasp in box’ algorithm for detecting overall presence. In home automation very often, we want the system to do certain things, but only if someone is home. Thus, this concept can almost be considered a foundation for lots of other decision making. This example is a very rudimentary implementation but I run this rule and it works in openHAB on my system and I hope others can learn from this simple example or use it for a starting point and improve it. …

Admittedly, I live alone but the premise could easily work with more then one person, although the rules would become more complex. I also agree with Rich that setting static IPs for the phone is simple and works with the network binding well