Ultrahuman Home: Smart home system for monitoring air quality, light exposure, temperature, noise and humidity

Ultrahuman may be familiar to some readers, as the company specializes in developing gadgets for longevity and health monitoring. In this context, the company unveiled its Ultrahuman Home concept last year and financed it as part of a crowdfunding campaign. Now, the device is finally available for order at a price of $549. Buyers can also purchase insurance, namely "UltrahumanX Coverage", for either one year ($36) or two years ($54). The former provides "Accidental Damage Protection" and "Priority Care" while the latter adds "Environmental Wear Protection" and "Ultrahuman Beta Access" on top.

Put simply, the Ultrahuman Home is a sensor system for the user's own four walls, complementing a smart ring or a smartwatch. While smartwatches or smart rings generally measure certain internal (bodily) parameters, i.e., heart rate, sleep quality or stress levels, the Ultrahuman Home measures certain external (environmental) parameters inside the home. For example, it can measure noise levels, which can be a critical factor in sleep quality. The device can also evaluate the comfort of a given room by measuring room temperature and relative humidity. Air quality, VOC, CO, CO₂ and HCHO levels can also be measured, which can indicate when ventilation is necessary. Furthermore, the Ultrahuman Home can detect smoke and particulate matter, ranging from PM1.0, PM2.5 5 to PM10.

The device measures 12 x 12 centimeters and is 4.7 centimeters high. Sensors for UV and light exposure are also installed, which, for example, monitor sunlight, artificial light and blue light. This can help users understand how light exposure affects their circadian rhythm and thus promote healthier sleep and wake cycles.