Vape Detector Systems for Reliable Vape Detection
Detect vaping and smoke in privacy-sensitive spaces with Zeptive vape detector systems.
Zeptive offers wireless and wired vape detection for schools, workplaces, hospitality venues and other organizations.
You get real-time alerts when vaping is detected, without relying on cameras.
Choose from battery-powered, WiFi, USB, PoE and other specialized configurations to suit new installations or existing buildings.
Nicotine Vaping + Smoke
THC Vaping
Occupancy Awareness
Air Quality
Optional Sound
Vape Masking Attempts
Tampering & Device Events
1,000's
of schools & organizations actively using Zeptive
8 Patents
in smart sensing and vape detection
5-year
Manufacturer warranty
Privacy First
Monitoring without cameras
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VAPE DETECTION
What Is a Vape Detector?
A vape detector is a sensor designed to identify airborne particles and environmental changes associated with vaping. Unlike a camera, a vape detector can monitor spaces where video surveillance would be inappropriate, including school bathrooms and changing areas.
Zeptive vape detectors analyze airborne conditions for activity consistent with vaping, THC use or smoke. When activity is detected, the system sends an alert to your phone or computer, even when you're off site or away from campus.
The result is simple: your staff can respond to incidents quickly without continuously monitoring the space in person or relying on cameras.
VAPE DETECTION
How Does a
Vape Detector Work?
1. The detector monitors the environment.
Particle and chemical sensors sample the surrounding air for changes associated with vape aerosol.
2. The sensors detect changes in the air.
The particle sensor measures particle count, concentration and size distribution, while chemical sensors measure airborne compounds.
3. The system checks for signs of vaping.
Detection algorithms compare particle and chemical readings with known vape signatures to help distinguish vaping from sprays and cleaning products.
4. The system generates an alert.
When sensor readings meet the configured detection thresholds, the device transmits an event over its network connection.
5. Authorised staff receive the notification and respond.
The system routes the alert to designated staff through SMS, email, app notifications or supported security integrations.
DETECTION
What Can Zeptive Vape Detectors Detect?
Occupancy Awareness
Passive infrared sensing helps detect room occupancy/activity.
Nicotine Vaping / Smoke
Identify aerosol patterns associated with electronic cigarettes and vaping devices.
Vape Masking Attempts
Zeptive is designed to distinguish relevant aerosol events from normal environmental activity and reduce unnecessary alerts.
THC Vaping
Detect aerosol associated with THC vaping where supported by the selected configuration.
Tampering and Device Events
Supported configurations can alert staff to device or environmental events that may require attention.
Air Quality
Optional noise-level monitoring without recording audio.
Optional Sound
Monitor indoor air quality and environmental conditions.
SMART MANAGEMENT
More Than a Detector
See whats happening, get notified instantly, and manage vape detection from one simple platform.
Real Time Alerts
Staff receive instant notifications when a detection occurs, so they can respond quickly without needing to constantly monitor the system.
Clear Reporting
Easily review detection activity and trends over time, giving administrators the visibility they need without having to watch the console around the clock
Smart User Management
Control who receives alerts and has access to information, ensuring the right people stay informed while keeping management simple and organized.
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Trusted by 1,000's of Customers Across North America and abroad
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PRIVACY-FIRST DETECTION
Vape Detection Without Bathroom Surveillance
Vape detection is often required in the exact locations where cameras should not be used.
Zeptive is designed to give schools and organizations another way to monitor vaping activity without turning privacy-sensitive spaces into surveillance environments.
Depending on the selected product, Zeptive can provide:
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Vape and aerosol detection without video recording
Real-time event notifications
Centralized management
Configurable alerting
Security-system integration
Deployment across bathrooms and other camera-free spaces
Does a Zeptive Vape Detector Record Video?
No, Zeptive vape detectors are sensors, not surveillance cameras.
Does Zeptive Record Audio?
Zeptive sensors never record audio. With the optional noise meter, the level of noise is detected, but no microphone is installed on the device.
How Is Detection Data Protected?
For buyers comparing vape detectors for schools or other privacy-sensitive environments, these details should be reviewed alongside detection performance.
Feature | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
Evidence | Vendors should be able to support their
performance claims |
Warranty and support | Matters for long-term deployments |
Installation requirements | Can materially change total deployment cost |
Integrations | Allows vape detection to fit existing security
workflows |
Real-time alerts | Determines how quickly staff can respond |
Privacy | Critical in bathrooms and changing areas |
Cellular connectivity | Removes dependence on local WiFi |
Battery operation | Makes deployment possible where power is
unavailable |
Wireless options | Reduces cabling and retrofit costs |
THC detection | Important where cannabis vaping is a
concern |
False-positive control | Too many bad alerts make the system
unusable |
Detection performance | Determines whether staff can trust alerts |
SPECIFICATIONS
What Should You Look for When Comparing Vape Detectors?
Not all vape detectors solve the same problem. Before choosing a system, compare these factors:
Zeptive offers multiple wired and wireless configurations so the deployment can be designed
around the building instead of forcing the building around one sensor.
INSTALLATION COMPLEXITY
INTEGRATION
Integrate Vape Detection
Into Your Existing Security System
Zeptive vape detectors can support integrations with compatible video-management and security platforms.
This allows organizations to connect vape events with their existing response workflows rather than operating another isolated monitoring system.
VAPE DETECTION
Everything You Need to Know About Vape Detection
From detection accuracy and THC capabilities to pricing and installation, explore how Zeptive technology works and find the right solution for your space.
The useful question is not whether a vape detector can detect aerosol. It is whether it can consistently identify relevant events without generating so many false alarms that staff stop trusting it
Zeptive's detection system is designed around that real world requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Vape Detectors Really Work?
Yes. Vape detectors can detect airborne signals associated with vaping and send an alert when an event is identified. Detection performance depends on the sensor technology, configuration, airflow, placement, and substances being detected. When comparing systems, look at real detection performance and false-positive data rather than relying on a headline accuracy claim alone.
Can Vape Detectors Be Used in Restrooms?
Yes. Restrooms and bathrooms are common locations for vape detectors because environmental sensors can monitor for vaping without requiring cameras. Zeptive detectors can send real-time alerts when a vaping event is detected while avoiding video surveillance in private spaces.
Can Vape Detectors Detect Cigarette Smoke?
Yes. Zeptive detectors can monitor for smoke-related events as well as vaping. This allows organizations to use the same detection system to identify vaping and smoking activity in monitored areas.
Can Vape Detectors Integrate With Security Cameras?
Yes. Zeptive can integrate vape detection alerts with compatible video management and security systems. This allows a detected vaping event to trigger an existing security workflow or help staff match the time and location of an alert with relevant camera footage from outside private areas.
How Much Do Vape Detectors Cost?
Zeptive vape detector hardware starts at $995 for wired models, while wireless battery-powered models start at $1,195. Software is billed separately. Software, connectivity, and installation costs can vary by configuration and deployment size, with volume pricing available for larger deployments.
How Do Vape Detectors Send Alerts?
Zeptive can send real-time vape detection alerts through the Zeptive app, text message, or email, allowing designated staff to respond when an event is detected.
Can Vape Detectors Tell Who Is Vaping?
No. A vape detector detects an environmental event; it does not identify the person responsible. Organizations can use the time and location of an alert alongside their existing incident response or security process to investigate the event.
Can Vape Detectors Detect THC?
Yes. Zeptive vape detectors support THC vape detection. Detection performance can vary depending on the substance, environment, airflow, and device configuration.
Do Vape Detectors Need WiFi?
No. Vape detectors do not necessarily need Wi-Fi. Zeptive offers Wi-Fi, wired Ethernet, and cellular connectivity options. Cellular models can operate without access to the building’s Wi-Fi network, making them suitable for buses, remote buildings, and other locations where Wi-Fi is unavailable.
How Many Vape Detectors Does a School Need?
The number of vape detectors a school needs depends on the number and size of restrooms and other monitored areas, building layout, airflow, and where vaping is most likely to occur. Zeptive specifies coverage of approximately 144 square feet (12 × 12 feet) per detector, depending on airflow. For larger deployments, Zeptive can build a placement plan around the school’s floor plan rather than using a generic estimate per building.
Are Vape Detectors Battery Powered?
They can be. Zeptive offers battery-powered wireless vape detectors as well as continuously powered wired models. Battery-powered models can be installed without running power cables, while wired options suit locations where permanent power or Power over Ethernet (PoE) infrastructure is available.
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Find the Right Vape Detector for Your Building
The best vape detector deployment depends on the building, connectivity, number of monitored
locations and how your team wants to respond to an alert. Zeptive offers wireless, wired, battery-powered and cellular options so the system can be designed around those constraints