# Smartphone-Powered Air Monitors The Sprimo Personal Air Monitor Offers Real-Time Readings By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-05-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-air-monitor References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/05/21/this-personal-air-quality-monitor-is-the-size-of-a-keychain/) & [sprimo](https://www.sprimo.com/sprimo-personal-air-monitor/) Concerns regarding air quality are increasing on a global scale as more consumers live in urban areas and become weary of the [contaminants that could be lurking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-sampler) in their space, so the Sprimo Personal Air Monitor is intended to help with this. The device works by being plugged into the port on a smartphone, and will provide [real-time readings related to temperature, humidity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-temperature-and-humidity-monitor-3-mini) and various pollutants that could be floating in the air. This information can then be used to determine whether an [air purifier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airthings-renew) might be needed, if a window needs to be opened for fresh air or if there is something polluting the air that needs to be removed from the space. The Sprimo Personal Air Monitor is compact enough to be carried anywhere to take impromptu readings whenever the user desires. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smartphone-powered Air Monitoring:** Smartphone integration for real-time air quality monitoring presents opportunities for personalized and on-the-go data collection. - **Urban Air Quality Concerns:** Growing awareness of air pollution in urban areas is driving demand for portable and accessible air monitoring solutions. - **Data-driven Indoor Environment Optimization:** Real-time air quality data enables users to make informed decisions on creating healthier indoor spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Environmental Monitoring:** Incorporating smartphone technology into air monitoring devices is a disruptive innovation that enhances data collection and accessibility in the environmental monitoring industry. - **Smart Home:** The integration of smartphone-powered air monitors provides an opportunity for the smart home industry to enhance indoor air quality management. - **Wellness and Personal Care:** The personal air monitor market offers new opportunities for businesses in the wellness and personal care industry to cater to health-conscious consumers seeking ways to improve their indoor environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iaq-air-quality-monitor.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) - [Insightful Air Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrier-air-monitor.md) - [Preventative Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nooku-air-quality-monitor.md) - [Seven Sensor Air Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airthings-view-plus.md) - [Lung Health-Tracking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpen-spirometer.md) - [Environment Monitor Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sense1.md) - [Battery-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreo-macro-pro.md)