The HALO Smart Sensor, owned by Motorola under the Avigilon brand, is a multi-purpose device that detects vaping, THC, noise, and changes in air quality. It’s designed for use in privacy-sensitive areas and integrates with Avigilon’s video systems. While feature-rich, its complexity, high cost, and enterprise-focused setup may be overkill for organisations simply looking to detect vaping quickly and reliably.

£1199 /device + £10 /device /month

Verkada’s Air Quality Sensors offer vape detection as part of a broader environmental monitoring system. Instead of dedicated vape detection, they use a general “Vape Index” based on changes in air particulates and VOC levels. While it integrates with Verkada’s camera systems for incident review, the detection can be imprecise and often requires human interpretation. This makes it less suitable for organisations that need fast, reliable, and vape-specific alerts.

£799 /device + £16.50 /device /month

The Hi-Spec vape detector is essentially a PM2.5 air quality monitor, not a vape detection system - despite claims. It measures fine particulate levels in the air but lacks the advanced sensors needed to distinguish vape aerosol from other sources like dust, deodorant, or smoke. As a result, it often produces false positives and doesn’t offer the reliability or specificity of true vape detection devices. See: https://vapeguardian.com/pages/real-vape-detection

£240 /device £0 p/month

Zeptive provides vape detection systems in both PoE-powered and wireless battery-operated models, offering flexibility in installation. The devices are equipped to detect nicotine, THC, and smoke, and can be configured to send alerts via a cloud-based dashboard. While feature-rich, the system may require more hands-on configuration and maintenance compared to fully wired alternatives, particularly in high-traffic environments.

£959 /device £39 /device year

Triton offers a range of vape detection sensors, including the 3D Sense series, which detect nicotine, THC, and smoke, along with ambient noise and motion. The devices are PoE-powered and connect to Triton’s cloud platform for alerting and analytics. While the system includes a wide range of features, it’s designed more as a multifunction monitoring tool than a dedicated vape detector, which may be more than some environments need.

£1330 /device £22 /device year

When comparing today’s leading vape detectors, Vape Guardian consistently offers the highest number of core features and connectivity options at the most affordable price point. While other systems may focus on expensive multi-sensor platforms or complex enterprise integrations, Vape Guardian delivers dedicated vape detection, real-time alerts, and essential air quality monitoring, without the excessive cost or technical overhead.

With seamless connectivity via plug-and-play setup, intuitive cloud reporting, and no hidden fees, Vape Guardian is ideal for schools, offices, and commercial buildings looking for an easy-to-install vape detection system that works straight out of the box. Unlike many competitors, it doesn’t rely on vague air quality indicators or expensive subscription tiers - just accurate, affordable, and purpose-built vape monitoring you can rely on.

If you’re looking for the best vape detector for schools, workplaces, or public facilities, Vape Guardian offers the strongest combination of performance, simplicity, and long-term value available today.

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