¿Detecta el air-Q el humo de cigarrillo?
Cigarette smoke is a complex and dynamic gaseous mixture characterized by a simultaneous increase in the levels of fine particles, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and VOCs. There is no specific “cigarette smoke” measurement value, since the smoke cannot be accurately quantified based on its source and age.
Cigarette smoke—or smoke of any kind—can be reliably detected by measuring the concentration of fine particles. The fine-particle sensor built into the device is highly sensitive. Even when cigarette smoke is near the threshold of olfactory perception, the sensor reacts immediately. In the air-Q app, you can activate a smart alarm for cigarette smoke via email and/or push notification, so you can stay informed about the situation in your home, apartment, or vacation rental even when you’re away.
If you want more sensitive detection, you can also set a lower threshold of 60 µg/m³ for the fine particulate matter alarm. The alarm will then respond more quickly, but false alarms may also occur more frequently if there are other sources of fine particulate matter in the environment (for example, chimneys or outdoor air that is generally contaminated with fine particulate matter).
The air-Q basic already measures carbon monoxide and fine particulate matter, and is well-suited for detecting and measuring cigarette smoke. If you also want to measure nitrogen dioxide pollution, the air-Q pro is the right device for your needs.
