Ultrahuman, a brand recognized for its innovative smart wearables, has introduced a new gadget designed to assess environmental conditions at home that could affect users’ health. Priced at $549, the Ultrahuman Home tracks several factors including air quality, temperature, noise levels, light exposure, and humidity, aiming to create a healthier living space for enhanced breathing and sleep.
The design of the Ultrahuman Home closely resembles that of a Mac Mini, making it aesthetically appealing and compact. This device provides comprehensive air quality data, including readings on fine particulate matter, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and volatile organic compounds, such as formaldehyde and acetone. Additionally, it monitors sound and various light wavelengths, helping homeowners synchronize their indoor lighting with their biological cycles, as indicated by Ultrahuman.
For users already equipped with the Ultrahuman Ring wearable, there is an option to sync it with the Home device, activating the “UltraSync” capability. This feature analyzes how the collected environmental data correlates with variations in heart rate, sleep quality, and recovery metrics. For instance, it can alert users if noise or light disruptions occurred during the night, potentially affecting their sleep.
It’s important to note that the Ultrahuman Home does not provide solutions to the environmental issues it identifies. While equipped with multiple sensors and microphones to track changes through a mobile app, it lacks built-in features such as air purification or dehumidification, and it does not interface with other smart home systems. Ultrahuman clarifies there are no ongoing subscription fees, and that users will retain complete ownership of their data.
Nevertheless, the price tag of $549 raises eyebrows, especially for a device primarily focused on data collection rather than actionable interventions. Competing products, such as smart indoor air quality monitors from brands like Ikea and Amazon, offer similar functionalities at potentially lower price points, leading to questions about the value offering of Ultrahuman’s product.
