What does the proximity sensor on Beolab 8 do?

When your hand approaches the top interface, the built-in capacitive sensor will make the touch buttons light up. They will remain lit for approximately 15 seconds after the last interaction. 

The brightness of the buttons will automatically adjust to the light level in the surroundings.

How to enable/disable the proximity sensor

Select your product in the Bang & Olufsen app Go to Product settings Select Proximity sensor Toggle the switch to enable/disable the sensor.   When disabled, the touch buttons will only light up when touched.