Smoking detection is a beta feature only supported indoors on the M3 sensors.
How does Smoking detection work?
Turn Smoking detection ON
The sensor will enter a Calibration mode
(You will be notified via email and notification once the calibration has been completed, during the calibration mode you will not receive any alerts)
Once the calibration period is over, Minut will start monitoring the indoor air for smoking.
When smoking is detected, you will get notified via a push notification on your phone and an email (if you have email alerts enabled)
Calibration process can be affected by the air quality in the room.
For example, if the sensor is in a place where there is constant cigarette or marijuana smoke, the calibration period can take longer.
Tips:
If you suspect that your tenant/long-term guest is already smoking in the unit you are planning to place the sensor, place the sensor in another smoke-free environment room until the calibration period is done and then place it back to the initial unit.
Reminder: During the calibration mode you will not receive any smoking alerts
Please keep in mind that the smoking detection feature requires exposure to cigarette or marijuana smoke for approximately 10-15 minutes in order to detect.
Simply blowing on the device to test it will not trigger the detection
Tips when using the smoking detection feature in order to avoid potential false positives
Don't hide the sensor away on top of furniture, place the sensor on the ceiling in the middle of the room
Avoid placing the sensor by stoves, fireplaces
Avoid placing the sensor close to ventilations and ACs.
Avoid placing the sensor in heated & freezing indoor environments
Reporting Findings
To help us develop our feature, we would appreciate your feedback to give us more context around the detected events.
To report findings about a specific smoking alert, open the mobile app and navigate to the affected home. From there, go to the log and tap on Report your findings
(The feedback section is only available when you receive a smoking event)
FAQ
Will I be notified when the guest has stopped smoking?
No, you will not be notified if the guest has stopped smoking. However, you will receive repeated notifications if the cigarette smoke doesn’t clear out.
What to do if calibration takes longer?
If calibration exceeds 14 days, try placing the sensor in another smoke-free environment if the original location has constant cigarette or marijuana smoke. Once the sensor has completed calibration in the smoke free area return it to its initial location. If calibration still does not complete, please contact our support team for further assistance.
Where to place the sensor for optimal calibration?
The ideal place for a calibration is an environment without constant cigarette or marijuana smoke. Other than this criteria, you don’t need special conditions or spaces.
If you have any questions regarding the smoking detection do not hesitate to reach out to our support team: hello@minut.com