# Mold-Detecting Home Sensors The 'MOLD STOP' Sensor Predicts and Monitors for Unwanted Growth By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-12-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mold-stop References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/mold-sensor-18-12-2018/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/763075539/mold-stop) The growing popularity of [smart home solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-sensors) has many consumers seeking out specialized equipment to keep them and their family safe, which is seeing new options like the 'MOLD STOP' sensor come about. The sensor is designed to be placed in your attic, basement or anywhere else in the home you desire to constantly keep an eye on [mold development](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrobiums-mold-control) to let you know when it might be forming or is present. This will allow inhabitants to make [environmental changes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-air-quality) to correct the problem before it becomes an issue, while also alerting them if mold has developed to call in a professional for removal, if required. The 'MOLD STOP' sensor will connect wirelessly to an accompanying app to let users take a look at all of the various information it is gathering. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 32% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Home Solutions:** Opportunity for developing more specialized smart home equipment to address specific safety concerns like mold detection. - **Environmental Monitoring:** Increasing demand for sensors and devices that can constantly monitor and provide real-time information about environmental conditions. - **Wireless Connectivity:** Growing need for wireless connectivity solutions that can seamlessly connect sensors and devices to smartphone apps for easy monitoring and control. ### Where This Applies - **Home Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for home security companies to integrate mold detection sensors into their existing smart home systems. - **Iot (internet of Things):** Opportunity for IoT companies to develop and provide advanced environmental monitoring solutions to homeowners and property managers. - **Environmental Services:** Potential for environmental services companies to offer mold detection and removal services in partnership with smart home solution providers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional Smart Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-smart-sensor.md) - [Indoor Air-Analyzing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-smart-air-quality-monitor.md) - [Multifunctional Home Security Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arlo-sensor.md) - [Preventative Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nooku-air-quality-monitor.md) - [Adjustable Smart Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-motion-sensor.md) - [Connected Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iaq-air-quality-monitor.md) - [Connected Home Security Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-security-sensor.md) - [Healthy Living Home Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrahuman-home-device.md) - [Smart Water Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivint-water-sensor.md)