Why Am I Getting Multiple Enter and Exit Alerts When No One Is Leaving?

<aside> <img src="/icons/new-alert_blue.svg" alt="/icons/new-alert_blue.svg" width="40px" /> Sometimes, your sensor may detect a presence device disconnecting from your home network, even though the person—and their phone—haven’t actually gone anywhere! Here’s what could be causing this:

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🔹 WiFi Assist / WiFi+ (iPhones Only)

iPhones have a feature that automatically switches to cellular data when WiFi signals are weak. If this happens, the phone may temporarily drop from your home network.

🔹 Network Interference

If your WiFi connection is unstable, a phone may attempt to switch to another available network, causing it to briefly disconnect.

🔹 Low Power Mode or Low Battery

When a phone is in low power mode or has a low battery, it may temporarily drop network connections while idle to conserve power.

🔹 Androids & WiFi Control

Certain apps on Android devices can manage WiFi connections, potentially affecting how the phone stays connected—especially when idle or overnight.

🔹 Network Updates

Internet service providers occasionally push updates to modems and routers, often late at night when network demand is low. These updates can briefly interrupt your internet connection.

🔹 Device Needs a Restart or Update

If your phone is acting unpredictably, it may be due for a software update or a simple restart.