Where should vape detectors be installed?

Ideal locations include school washrooms, corridors, locker rooms, hotel rooms, changing rooms and other enclosed spaces where vaping is common and supervision is limited.

Alerts are sent in real time via email, SMS, app notifications or integration with existing building management systems. Multiple staff can be notified simultaneously.

Is the detector tamper-proof?

Yes. The unit is ceiling-mounted and designed to resist tampering. It includes anti-tamper alerts and can be installed out of easy reach.

Can the detector distinguish between vaping and cigarette smoke?

Advanced models use multi-sensor analysis to distinguish between vaping, smoking and other environmental particles, reducing false alerts.

Do you install the detectors?

We can arrange professional installation in the UAE and GCC, or supply detectors with installation guidance for your own maintenance team.

Vape Detector

Detect vaping and smoking in real time. Protect students, guests and staff in washrooms, corridors, hotel rooms and other private spaces.

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Ceiling-mounted PhoneLock vape detector device for schools, washrooms, hotels and venues

Capabilities

Vape and THC aerosol detection

Sound anomaly and aggression signals

Air-quality monitoring: CO₂, PM2.5, TVOC, humidity

Tamper detection and alerting

Discreet ceiling-mounted enclosure

Integrates with existing IT and security stacks

Specifications

Coverage per unit: Up to 13.4 m² (144 sq ft) at 2.4 m ceiling
Power: PoE (Power over Ethernet), single cable install
Mounting: Ceiling mount — restrooms, locker rooms, stairwells
Connectivity: School Wi-Fi or wired LAN, cloud dashboard
Alerts: Email, SMS, app push, third-party webhook
Data residency: Regional hosting available for UAE deployments
Firmware: Over-the-air updates, no site visit required
Warranty: Manufacturer warranty + Araya in-region support

How it works

Install in sensitive areas

PhoneLock vape detector ceiling-mounted above washroom stalls

Ceiling-mounted detectors in washrooms, locker rooms, corridors and hotel rooms.

Detect in real time

Phone showing a VAPE DETECTED alert for Washroom 2 First Floor

Advanced sensors identify vape aerosol and smoke, while filtering false positives.

Alert the right people

Staff member responding to a vape detection alert on a phone in a washroom corridor

Instant notifications via email, SMS, app or building management integration.

PhoneLock vape detector mobile app showing real-time vape, sound and tamper alerts on a smartphone

Real-time alerts, wherever you are

Every detection lands instantly in the PhoneLock alerts app. See active alerts, drill into the location and timestamp, and act before an incident escalates — from your phone, not a desk.

✓ Vape, sound anomaly and tamper alerts in one feed
✓ Location-tagged: washroom, corridor, locker room
✓ Email, SMS and app push delivery
✓ Overview, analytics and settings in-app

Cloud dashboard & analytics

Track incidents over time, spot peak hours, and pinpoint problem rooms on a live heat map — all from a browser-based dashboard. Turn raw detections into trends your staff can act on.

✓ Incidents-over-time line graph and total-incident trends
✓ Incidents by time-of-day bar chart
✓ Room-level heat map to target interventions
✓ Exportable historical reporting for compliance

PhoneLock vape detector cloud dashboard showing incidents over time, incidents by time of day, and a room heat map

Where to install

One sensor, many spaces

Discreet ceiling-mounted detectors fit wherever people need privacy and safety. The illustration shows typical installation points across a school and hospitality building.

Cross-section illustration of a school and hotel building showing PhoneLock vape detectors installed in washrooms, locker rooms, corridors and hotel rooms

✓ School washrooms and locker rooms
✓ Hotel rooms and corridors
✓ Office building restrooms
✓ Leisure centres and gyms
✓ Event venues and backstage areas

Key features

✓ Real-time email, SMS and app alerts
✓ Tamper-proof ceiling mount
✓ Multi-sensor detection reduces false alarms
✓ Integration with existing BMS/security systems
✓ Cloud dashboard and historical reporting

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Vape Detector FAQs

Our vape detector senses vapour from e-cigarettes and vaping devices, including common nicotine and cannabis-based vapours. It can also detect smoke and certain airborne particles.

Protect your spaces from vaping

Get a quote for Vape Detector installation across your school, hotel or venue.

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