# Uber-Intelligent Smoke Detectors The ‘Canary’ is a Smart Smoke Detector That Analyzes By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-07-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-smoke-detector References: [fastcoexist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/1682307/a-smarter-smoke-detector-that-tracks-the-horrible-air-youre-breathing) & [canarydetector](http://canarydetector.com/) Bringing home smoke detection into the 21st century, the Canary [smart smoke detector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notifier-inspire) accurately analyzes the air while connecting to your smartphone. Canary is a detector that can sense smoke, [carbon monoxide and air quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hafi) while sending data to a mobile device. All of this technology is hidden behind the facade of a regular smoke detector. The Canary app connects with your detector to let you know if there is a problem and when you need to charge it. In addition, all of the data is sent to the cloud to add to an [air quality database](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mito-air-purifier). Compiled data can show which neighborhoods have the best air quality so that you can choose to live in a cleaner part of your city. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 15% | 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 Smoke Detectors:** Technological advancements in smoke detectors that analyze and report air quality to mobile devices present opportunities in home automation and the Internet of Things. - **Air Quality Databases:** Compiling and analyzing data from smart smoke detectors can create opportunities in urban planning, environmental research, and public health initiatives. - **Mobile Device Connectivity:** Smoke detectors that connect to smartphones present opportunities in mobile app development and personalized safety alerts. ### Where This Applies - **Home Automation:** Smart smoke detectors can be integrated into home automation systems, creating opportunities in the home security and monitoring industry. - **Environmental Monitoring:** Compiling air quality data from smart smoke detectors presents opportunities in the environmental monitoring and research industry, as well as public health initiatives. - **App Development:** Connecting smoke detectors to smartphones can create opportunities for app development in the home automation and safety industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Home Safety Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-alert-smart-smoke-carbon-monoxide-co-alarm.md) - [Metaphor-Inspired Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canairi.md) - [Smart Home Smoke Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoey-smoke-detector.md) - [Bird-Like CO2-Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdie-1.md) - [AI-Powered Smoke Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vape-detectors.md) - [Intelligent Processor Smoke Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meross-ma151-smart-smoke-alarm.md) - [Collaborative Smoke Detector Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidde.md) - [Indoor Air-Analyzing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-smart-air-quality-monitor.md) - [Megaphone-Like Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canary-smart-speaker.md)