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uHoo has just announced its new smart air quality monitor, the Caeli. This indoor wellness monitor doesn’t just react to poor air quality; it will warn you if you are likely creating an environment that can facilitate the growth of mold and viruses.

The standout feature for me is the uHoo Mold Index. Mold is one of the most widespread and persistent threats to homes, but also other indoor environments. It affects offices, commercial buildings, and more, often growing on walls or in HVAC systems. Mold releases toxins that can trigger asthma, allergies, and other serious respiratory issues.

The Caeli’s Mold Index uses its Environmental Intelligence to identify the conditions that enable mold growth before it actually appears. By interpreting subtle shifts in humidity and temperature, this monitor alerts you to a potential problem early. This is absolutely crucial for protecting both your family’s wellbeing and the structural integrity of your building.

The idea is that now we understand that factors far beyond simple pathogens, like airflow, humidity, and various pollutants, shape our daily wellness and how we feel. uHoo’s Environmental Intelligence reads the invisible dynamics of your air and transforms that data into clear, actionable guidance for better living.

The Caeli is packed with powerful sensors that continuously monitor nine environmental parameters. For example, the monitor tracks temperature across a massive range, from -40° F up to 185° F, letting you track comfort and heat tolerance. It also monitors relative humidity, which helps balance moisture to reduce respiratory irritation.

The Caeli comes with sensors for both Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide. Monitoring these gases promotes proper ventilation and is fundamental for safety. The monitor even tracks air pressure, detecting changes that can sometimes have adverse effects. Finally, it detects harmful gases like Nitrogen Dioxide and Ozone, which are known to impact respiratory health.

I would say the biggest problem with older air quality monitors is that many don’t do more than just tell you about the quality, and try to fix it. It’s like a monitor that senses no patterns. The Caeli protects against fine pollutants by tracking Particulate Matter, which is a common trigger for allergies and asthma. It also measures Toxic Volatile Organic Compounds, tracking both the volume and toxicity of chemicals so that you can have a cleaner airspace.

uHoo is also pushing its Virus Index. This is a metric that collects multiple indoor air parameters to help you understand the viral risk potential in your space. It integrates measurements of temperature, relative humidity, particulate matter, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. This gives a better view of how indoor conditions impact viral survival and transmission.

The Caeli is Matter-certified and integrates into essentially any smart-home ecosystem you might be running. It works with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Home Assistant, and Samsung SmartThings. Powering the monitor is simple too, because it uses USB-C.

If you’re looking to bring this into your home, the uHoo Caeli Smart Air Quality Monitor is available now. You can pick it up for $399 on the official website.

Source: uHoo