# VOC-Detecting Air Quality Monitors The Acer Air Monitor Tracks Home Air Quality and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-air-quality References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/home/acer-air-monitor/) & [acer](http://www.acer.com) More consumers are becoming increasingly concerned with their home air quality, so the [Acer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer) Air Monitor is a newly announced piece of technology that looks to let you know what might be lurking. The Acer Air Monitor works by offering users real-time feedback regarding the level of quality that the air in their space has. The Acer Air Monitor can detect carbon dioxide, VOCs, particulate matter as well as temperature and humidity. The build-in LEDs will change color to let you know if the air isn't as good as it should be. The Acer Air Monitor tracks home air quality and also features [IFTTT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqara-g4) technology, which means it can be programmed to [turn on an air purifier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mito-air-purifier) if the quality of the air isn't its best. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Home Air Quality Monitoring:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation include developing more smart air quality monitors to track and improve air quality in households. - **Integrated Air Quality Systems:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation include creating integrated air quality systems that not only monitor air quality but also filter and purify indoor air. - **Air Quality Data Analytics:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation include developing predictive analytics using air quality data for cities and buildings to identify potential health hazards and environmental risks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smart Home Technology:** Companies in the smart home technology industry can innovate by creating new air quality monitoring devices that integrate with other smart home features. - **Air Purification:** Companies in the air purification industry can pursue opportunities to integrate air quality monitoring into their products and offer customers a comprehensive solution for indoor air quality. - **Environmental Monitoring:** Companies in the environmental monitoring industry can expand their offerings to include indoor air quality monitoring devices for households and buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iaq-air-quality-monitor.md) - [Insightful Air Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrier-air-monitor.md) - [Seven Sensor Air Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airthings-view-plus.md) - [Preventative Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nooku-air-quality-monitor.md) - [Indoor Alert Air Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeywell-air-monitor.md) - [Air Purifier-Integrated Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vu-air-ionizer.md) - [Smart Home Air Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-5.md) - [Personal Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airnotis.md) - [Bike-Mounted Air Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bikemounted-air-monitor.md)