UK: Privacy-safe property operations platform Minut has announced that its AI-powered smoke detection now monitors for both marijuana and tobacco use, tackling another chronic issue for property managers.
Minut devices can now detect when either tobacco or marijuana smoke is present in a property, as well as monitor for excessive noise, humidity and temperature. Property managers of vacation rentals and multifamily units receive a notification when smoke is detected, enabling them to intervene promptly.
All incidents can be compiled into custom reports, allowing managers of long-term rentals to track smoking incidents over weeks or even months to address persistent tenant issues.
Smoking of any kind not only poses a fire risk, it can also damage furniture and upholstery, while the scent and any associated anti-social behaviour can also negatively impact neighbours. With Minut’s devices and communication materials to de-escalate complicated situations, property managers now have an extra tool to solve smoking issues.
Minut devices use intelligent on-device processing to detect problems without intruding on the privacy of those inside. Meanwhile, the AI-powered detection uses simple environmental factors and machine learning to identify issues.
Minut devices are manufactured in the company’s hometown of Malmö, Sweden, overseen by its Apple and Google alumni engineers.
Nils Mattisson, co-founder and CEO of Minut, said: “Smoking of any kind has no place inside a rental, whether you’re a permanent resident living in an apartment building, or a guest staying in a vacation home for a few days. Our latest update shows our dedication to keeping living spaces clean, safe and neighbourly.
“Many problems when we’re living close together arise from anti-social behaviour, including smoking, noise, or parties, and these can have a real impact on neighbours’ mental health. Putting a stop to these behaviours can make our neighbourhoods safer and happier, as well as retaining tenants for longer, and making areas more desirable.
“This is all key to building happy and accepting communities,” he added.
