Sensors for healthy homes

An introduction to how sensors can monitor indoor environments and support people’s wellbeing.

About this resource

This site explores how indoor environmental sensors can support healthy independent living at home. The information is based on research conducted by the University of Exeter.

Our work has been funded by:

Some key facts

People spend up to 90% of their time indoors.

Conditions inside a home can have a huge impact on health.

Sensors can detect problems like cold, damp, and mould.

And help to look after residents and their home.

Getting started

Overview

What is a home sensor?

An introduction to devices that measure conditions in a home.

The data

What can the data tell us?

Learn more about the information that sensors collect.

Perspectives

What do users say?

Hear from residents, housing managers, and care providers.

Case studies

How can sensors help?

Explore case studies from examples of sensors in action.

Sensors can be reassuring, but people do not want them to replace face to face care.

Housing provider.

Explore more comments on sensor use