# Internet-Connected Smoke Detectors The Birdi Smart Air Monitor Tracks Indoor Pollution By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdi-smart-air-monitor References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2013/12/13/birdi-will-warn-you-when-youre-breathing-nasty-air/) & [indiegogo](http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/birdi) It's not everyday that a person experiences an emergency that requires the use or understanding of the safety measures in one's home such as the [traditional smoke detector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notifier-inspire); but if and when that emergency comes, a person would much rather have something like the Birdi Smart Air Monitor on hand. Easier to control and read than common devices, it not only detects smoke, it also reads [carbon dioxide levels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-meter-pro), connects to the internet and makes calls. Designed by New York-based Mark Belinsky and Justin Alvey, the Birdi Smart Air Monitor is conveniently controlled by smartphones. Belinsky points out, "[Indoor pollution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hafi) is two to eight times more dangerous than outside pollution." By installing the Birdi Smart Air Monitor, the danger is significantly decreased. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Home Safety Devices:** The invention of smart and digital home safety devices to improve the functions and user experiences. - **Connected Pollution Monitors:** Development of pollution monitoring tools that can be connected to the internet and controlled via smartphones. - **Internet of Things (iot) for Household Safety:** Growing trend of using IoT and home automation technology in the domain of household safety to improve the user experience and security. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Security:** Industry that can leverage smart and digital home safety devices to enhance the reliability and effectiveness of their offerings. - **Air Quality Monitoring:** Industry that can utilize and integrate IoT and pollution monitoring tools into their existing systems to offer more comprehensive and real-time air quality monitoring services. - **Smart Home Technology:** Growing industry that can collaborate with safety device manufacturers to integrate IoT and home automation technologies to create a more seamless and efficient user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Smoke Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoke-carbon-monoxide-alarm.md) - [Indoor Air-Analyzing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-smart-air-quality-monitor.md) - [Smart Home Safety Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-alert-smart-smoke-carbon-monoxide-co-alarm.md) - [Smart Home Smoke Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoey-smoke-detector.md) - [Connected Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iaq-air-quality-monitor.md) - [Collaborative Smoke Detector Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidde.md) - [Intelligent Processor Smoke Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meross-ma151-smart-smoke-alarm.md) - [Metaphor-Inspired Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canairi.md) - [Preventative Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nooku-air-quality-monitor.md)