Sense What Cameras Can't See
All-in-one environmental sensors detect vaping, smoke, abnormal noise, temperature, humidity, and air quality — in places cameras can't go, like restrooms and locker rooms.
What you get with air quality & environmental sensors
Vape & Smoke Detection
The leading answer to vaping in school restrooms — alerts staff in real time.
Air Quality Index
Monitor PM2.5, CO2, TVOCs and AQI for healthier indoor environments.
Noise Anomaly Alerts
Detect shouting, glass breaks, or aggression without recording conversations.
Temperature & Humidity
Protect server rooms, kitchens, and storage from costly climate failures.
Privacy-Safe by Design
No cameras, no audio recording — safe for restrooms and sensitive areas.
Context-Linked Video
Pair sensor alerts with nearby hallway cameras to identify who came and went.
The SV-series sensor lineup
Three sensors, one platform. From protecting server rooms to catching vaping in school restrooms, every SV sensor pairs its readings with camera footage for instant context.
SV21
The essentials for asset protection — temperature, humidity, CO2, and tamper, plus a mold-risk index that matters in Hawaii's humidity — ideal for server rooms, IT closets, and cold storage.
- Readings: 4
- Power: Single PoE cable
- Warranty: 10-year
SV23
The workhorse: adds vape index, particulates, TVOC, noise, and motion — the go-to for restrooms, locker rooms, classrooms, and offices.
- Readings: 10
- Best for: Vape detection & air quality
- Warranty: 10-year
SV25
The full suite: adds carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, ambient light, barometric pressure, and optional audio recording for labs and production floors. Also available in a FIPS-validated SV25-F for government.
- Readings: 15
- Best for: Labs, production, healthcare
- Warranty: 10-year
| SV21 | SV23 | SV25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | 4 | 10 | 15 |
| Ideal for | Server rooms, cold storage | Restrooms, classrooms, offices | Labs, production, hospitals |
| Mold risk index | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vape index | — | Yes | Yes |
| Particulates (PM) | — | PM 2.5 / 4.0 / 10 | PM 2.5 / 4.0 / 10 |
| CO & formaldehyde | — | — | Yes |
| Audio recording | — | — | Optional, 365-day |
| Warranty | 10-year | 10-year | 10-year |
Built for Hawaii. Backed by USP.
- #1 ask from Hawaii schools. Stop vaping on campus with court-defensible alerts.
- Protect critical rooms. Catch AC failures in server closets before equipment dies.
- One dashboard. Sensors live alongside cameras, doors and alarms in Command.
- One unified platform. Air Quality & Environmental Sensors integrates with every other Verkada product in Command.
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ExploreAir quality & environmental sensors in Hawaii — common questions
What do Verkada environmental sensors detect?
Verkada SV-series sensors detect vaping and smoke, air quality (AQI, TVOCs, particulate matter), temperature, humidity, noise anomalies, and motion — all from one ceiling-mounted device. Readings feed the same Command dashboard as your cameras, doors, and alarms, with alerts by SMS or email the moment a threshold is crossed.
Can sensors detect vaping in school bathrooms?
Yes — vape detection in restrooms and locker rooms is the most common reason Hawaii schools deploy the SV series. Cameras can't go in those spaces; a privacy-safe sensor can, and it alerts staff in real time while linking to hallway camera footage just outside. See our education page for how campuses typically use it, and our guide to vaping in Hawaii schools for the data and deployment details.
Do environmental sensors record audio or video?
No. SV sensors have no camera and store no recordings — noise detection measures sound levels and patterns rather than capturing conversations. That privacy-safe design is exactly why the sensors are appropriate for restrooms, locker rooms, and other spaces where cameras are off-limits.
Can a sensor alert pull up camera footage?
Yes. Because sensors run on the same cloud platform as Verkada security cameras, an alert automatically pairs with video from nearby cameras — a vape alert in a restroom links to hallway footage of who came and went, so staff get usable context instead of a raw reading.
Why does temperature and humidity monitoring matter in Hawaii?
Hawaii's year-round humidity is hard on server rooms, telecom closets, and stored inventory — and a failed AC unit can quietly cook a server closet over a weekend. SV sensors alert the moment temperature or humidity drifts out of range, so someone can act before hardware or stock is damaged.
What does it take to deploy sensors across multiple sites or islands?
One dashboard covers every location — sensors on Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island report to the same Command view as your Honolulu sites. USP handles system design, licensing, and ongoing support, with on-site mounting performed by licensed contractor partners.
See air quality & environmental sensors in action
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