L’air-Q détecte-t-il la fumée de cigarette ?
Cigarette smoke is a complex and dynamic mixture of gases, characterized by a simultaneous increase in levels of fine particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and VOCs. There is no specific measured value for “cigarette smoke” per se, because smoke cannot be precisely quantified based on its source and age.
Cigarette smoke—or smoke in general—can be reliably detected by measuring fine particles. The fine-particle sensor built into the device is highly sensitive. As soon as cigarette smoke approaches the threshold of olfactory perception, the sensor reacts immediately. In the air-Q app, a smart cigarette smoke alarm can be activated via email and/or push notification, so you can stay informed about the situation in your house, apartment, or vacation rental even when you’re on the go.
If you want more sensitive detection, a lower threshold of 60 µg/m³ can also be set 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 (e.g., 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 ideal for detecting and measuring cigarette smoke. If you also need to measure nitrogen dioxide pollution,the air-Q pro is the right device for your needs.
