Smart speakers

Air quality sensing features maximize the value of smart speakers in smart homes

Smart speakers play a multifaceted role within households. Beyond music streaming, they facilitate inter-room communication through multi-room connections, provide internet-based information as digital assistants, and enable smart home control via verbal commands or sensor-derived input. 

 

By incorporating environmental sensors, the smart speaker transcends its role as a mere playback device. It evolves into a truly intelligent participant within the smart home ecosystem, capable of actively issuing warnings when air quality levels deviate from recommended thresholds. When placed in a bedroom for example, a smart speaker can play music to help with falling asleep, wake up individuals at a predefined time, and, when equipped with air quality sensors, monitor air quality throughout the night and provide recommendations in the morning. 

 

Our sensor portfolio, including temperature, humidity, CO2, formaldehyde, VOC, and particulate matter components, allows you to develop a device that fits the strategy of your portfolio. The integration expertise of our engineers, gained in countless projects, and the availability of combo sensors will help you significantly reduce the time to market of your smart speaker.

How our sensors make a difference

Humidity and temperature build the base

Our humidity and temperature sensors are designed to deliver maximal accuracy in the smallest size at a competitive price. Our comprehensive expertise in design-in and algorithms help manufacturers in the development of reliable and high-performance devices.

Differentiation with environmental sensors

In the competitive smart speaker market, differentiation is key. Our broad sensor portfolio addresses the pressing need to monitor indoor air quality. In particular CO2 monitoring is highly recommended, considering higher insulation standards in buildings and ventilation regulations.

No hassle, all in one SENxx modules

Show full commitment to air quality in your speaker with the easy to integrate SENxx modules. From particulate matter over VOC to CO2 and more are available in the same formfactor with integrated algorithms that guarantee a state-of-the-art measurement accuracy for your device.

Matter for smart home devices

Matter™ is an industry-unifying standard that is transforming the smart home experience by simplifying device setup and ensuring consistency. This single protocol connects compatible devices and systems, offering a complete toolkit. Developed collaboratively by leading companies globally, Matter accelerates smart home adoption through enhanced interoperability.

 

As a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance™, we are supporting Matter's adoption and growth. Our involvement underscores our commitment to driving compatibility in the smart home ecosystem and fostering collaboration with other industry members. 

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CO2-Sensor STCC4

With its extremely compact form factor, the STCC4 unlocks new applications, previously limited by size and cost constraints. Utilizing the latest technological advancements in thermal conductivity sensing, it provides the accuracy needed for indoor air quality applications at a low current consumption.

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Why Sensirion should be part of your solution

Product range diversity

Our product portfolio extends beyond temperature measurement to enhance smart speakers with a wider range of environmental parameters such as CO2, particulate matter, formaldehyde, and more. Incorporating these helps you differentiate your device and provide greater customer value.

Most innovative product

We continually advance our technology through a robust research and development program. Each development iteration aims to improve accuracy, lifespan, and power efficiency, while simultaneously reducing sensor size and costs.

25+ years of engineering experience

Trusted by leading smart speaker brands, we offer years of expertise in seamless sensor integration. Our team of skilled engineers offers comprehensive support throughout your product development process, ensuring optimal sensor performance and maximizing value for your customers.

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Megatrend

Indoor air quality

In recent years, a new demand for clean air has developed among many people who value healthy living. When it comes to air quality, most of them rightly are worried about atmospheric pollution, but tend to forget about indoor air pollution.

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Specialist article

The future of improving indoor air quality

When we think of air quality, we tend to think of air pollution in the regions surrounding our homes. We rely on measures such as the Air Quality Index to let us know when airborne pollutants in our towns or cities reach levels that may cause or exacerbate health issues.

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