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The 9 Best Smart Gas Detectors
Updated January 15, 2021 by Chris Gillespie
1. Airthings 4200 House Kit
- Tests for volatile organic compounds
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Includes a power supply
2. uHoo 9 In 1
- Customizable threshold alerts
- Allows data sharing
- Compatible with ios and android
3. Nest Protect
- Tests its batteries automatically
- Lasts up to 10 years
- Wired version also available
4. Kidde Nighthawk
- Plugs in to any ac outlet
- Available in multi-packs
- Three mounting options
5. EG Air Home
- Loud 85-decibel alarm
- Durable abs plastic shell
- Needs mains power
6. Yu-Niyut Tuya
- Shows the current temperature
- Links with other smart controllers
- Instructions are a little vague
7. Radon Eye RD200
- Stores one year of data
- Connects via bluetooth
- Humidity may affect its accuracy
8. i.Valux Sensor
- Made from fireproof materials
- Fault indicator lights
- No backup battery
9. Cazoner 360 Degree Luminous
- Gives audible warnings too
- Self diagnoses faults
- Alarm isn't very loud
Editor's Notes
January 13, 2021:
Depending on the type of gases you want to monitor, these smart detectors will give audible, visual, and smart device notifications, giving you time to take preventative action to eliminate the problem. Due to the nature of gas compounds, no one device is currently able to detect all harmful gasses, therefore we selected a range of devices to cover most needs.
For flammable or explosive gasses, the Cazoner 360 Degree Luminous, the i.Valux Sensor and the Yu-Niyut Tuya are the best choices, with the latter alerting users via push notifications in conjunction with a downloadable app. For monitoring carbon monoxide, which is usually present if there is a fire, the Kidde Nighthawk is a good choice that also detects explosive gas levels and updates every 15 seconds. The Radon Eye RD200 and the Airthings 4200 House Kit are both designed primarily to detect naturally occurring radon levels, with the latter also measuring air quality and chemical impurities. Finally, the uHoo 9 In 1 uses an intuitive app that displays several metrics on the quality of air in your home, including carbon dioxide and nitrogen dioxide.
December 31, 2018:
The top items on our list are those that not only can monitor for several harmful substances, but those that can be easily installed and integrated. Though there are many carbon monoxide detectors that can be integrated with smart home systems, you'll need to check the compatibility and know how to set them up. The best choices can be easily connected to a smartphone so you can use them without a lot of hassle.
Starting his career in the building industry, Chris built and managed a plumbing and heating company in northern England. After 13 years, seeking a more fulfilling lifestyle, he moved to southeast Asia, eventually settling in Vietnam, where he teaches writing and comprehension at a number of international universities. Drawing on his previous experience, and his passion for kitesurfing and windsurfing, Chris is knowledgeable in all things water related both recreationally and within the construction industry.