Wink comes with our built-in mmWave sensor, and you can fine-tune exactly how close someone needs to be before the device wakes up to greet them. 


Adjusting this setting helps you balance convenience with battery life, ensuring your Wink works perfectly for your specific doorway. 


We offer three detection distances to fit different environments. Here is how they compare:



Setting
Detection Distance
Best For...
Battery Impact
Near
~60 cm (One arm's length)
High-traffic hallways or busy sidewalks.
Best (Saves the most power) 
Default
~120 cm (Two arms' length)
Standard residential entryways.
Balanced
Far
~180 cm (Three arms' length)
Wide porches or low-traffic areas.
Highest (Frequent wake-ups)


Note: Choose the detection distance that best fits your space and usage needs.



How to Adjust Your Settings 

Just follow these quick steps in the app:


1. Open the Settings menu.

2. Select Detection Distance.

3. Toggle between the three sensitivity levels (Near, Default, or Far).

4. Tap Save to update your device.