Oversampling

The oversampling feature enables you to increase the precision of a data sample collected at a scheduled reading by reading multiple samples. You can specify the number of samples that should be read and the time interval between each reading. You can also specify how the data samples should be manipulated to create the final data sample that is pushed: an average value of all of the samples, the minimum value, or the maximum.

For example, oversampling is configured to discover the average value of 10 readings taken 70 milliseconds apart. Whenever Connect Sensor needs a value for that sensor, it actually reads the sensor 10 times, 70 milliseconds apart; averages those results; and uses the averaged value as the sensor reading.

Note Reading a large number of data samples over a long interval reduces battery life.