Smart Washroom and Facilities Monitoring

A vape detector monitors the air for the chemical signature of vapour. Vaping releases a distinctive mix into the air, including propylene glycol and vegetable glycerine aerosol, along with a spike in volatile organic compounds. That mix looks different to ordinary room air, aerosol deodorant or steam.

Inside the unit, sensors sample the air continuously. A particulate sensor picks up the fine aerosol, a VOC sensor detects the chemical rise, and the device compares the pattern against known signatures. When the pattern matches, it raises an alert. Better units also watch for the sharp, short-lived spike that distinguishes a vape from a slow background change, which is what keeps false alarms down in rooms that also see cleaning sprays and hot showers. The alert is sent wirelessly to your platform, so staff are notified in seconds and can respond whilst it's still relevant. Many models also flag tampering, such as the unit being covered or knocked off its mount.

There is no camera and no microphone. The device records air quality data only, which is what makes it acceptable in washrooms and changing areas where any form of imaging would be unlawful. Most units double as air quality sensors, so the same hardware reports temperature, humidity and CO2 alongside the detection function.