# Portable Air-Analyzing Devices The 'PiCO Home' Air Quality Monitor Tracks Ultra-Fine Particles By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-06-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pico-home References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/smart-air-quality-monitor/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/picohome/pico-home-its-time-to-breathe-easy?ref=79lvu8&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The 'PiCO Home' is the latest creation from South Korea-based Brilcom that promises to deliver insightful data to users on a daily basis and keep them agile in the fight against dirty indoor air. The monitor can be set up in any living space and will instantly get to work [tracking temperature and humidity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-temperature-and-humidity-monitor-3-mini) as well as the presence of carbon dioxide, VOCs and [fine dust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vu-air-ionizer). The air monitor can detect particles as small as PM 2.5/10 and boasts WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity that will enable it to relay data directly to an [accompanying smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-meter-pro). The dashboard within the app will provide recommendations to users on how they can improve air quality, while also providing insights that are easy to understand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Air Quality Monitors:** The trend of smart air quality monitors offers opportunities for companies to integrate more sophisticated sensors and data analysis to support daily health and wellness. - **Iot-enabled Environmental Monitoring:** The trend of IoT-enabled environmental monitoring opens up opportunities for data-driven services that enable users to actively prevent indoor air pollution. - **Data Analysis for Air Quality Improvement:** The trend of data analysis for air quality improvement enables businesses to develop software that provides understandable recommendations to users for improving air quality based on real-time data. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Automation Industry:** As the home automation industry grows, companies can create new products aimed at PM 2.5/10 monitoring and air quality IoT-enabled solutions. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** The health and wellness industry can leverage air quality data analysis to develop new products and services that help customers maintain healthy living environments. - **Environmental Consultancy Industry:** Environmental consultancy companies can develop new software for monitoring and improving air quality in different settings, from homes to offices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indoor Air-Analyzing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-smart-air-quality-monitor.md) - [Preventative Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nooku-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) - [Personal Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airnotis.md) - [Bike-Mounted Air Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bikemounted-air-monitor.md) - [Metaphor-Inspired Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canairi.md) - [Subtle Air-Sterilizing Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelro-dr-airpick.md) - [Bird-Like CO2-Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdie-1.md)