Commercial Vape Detection
Vape Detectors for Hotels, Healthcare & Businesses
Detect vaping, smoke and cannabinoid aerosols in bathrooms, washrooms, changing rooms, staff areas and other privacy-sensitive spaces without installing cameras or microphones inside those areas.
Camelott® vape detection can provide immediate PC alerts, optional SMS escalation, anti-tamper monitoring, private-network operation and compatible CCTV/NVR integration without a monthly platform subscription.
Privacy-sensitive commercial areas
Detect Vaping in Places CCTV Cannot Cover
Bathrooms, washrooms and changing rooms are difficult areas to monitor because they require privacy. A dedicated vape detector gives the organisation a way to identify incidents and route alerts to the appropriate team without installing visual or audio surveillance inside those spaces.
Detect
Multi-sensor monitoring identifies environmental changes associated with vape and smoke aerosols in the protected area.
Alert
Nominated staff can receive immediate PC alerts, with optional SMS escalation where mobile or out-of-hours notification is required.
Respond
Time and location information allows staff to respond using the organisation's own policy and incident-management process.
Commercial applications
Vape Detection Across Different Sectors
The same sensor platform can support different operating environments while alert routing, placement and escalation are configured around the site.
Hotels
Guest bathrooms, corridors, staff facilities and other areas where the operator needs to support its own no-smoking or no-vaping policy.
Hospitals & Healthcare
Public washrooms, staff facilities, stairwells and low-visibility areas where privacy must be maintained.
Offices & Workplaces
Staff washrooms, changing facilities and other spaces where conventional supervision is impractical.
Leisure & Gyms
Changing rooms, washrooms and other facilities where cameras are unsuitable.
Retail & Public Venues
Customer toilets and other privacy-sensitive areas requiring discreet policy enforcement.
Multi-Site Organisations
Standardise detector deployment and alerting principles across multiple buildings while retaining site-specific response rules.
Point-of-incident alerting
Route Alerts to the Right People
The detector is only useful if an alert reaches somebody who can act on it. Routing can be configured around the organisation's operating hours and the location where the event occurs.
- Immediate PC pop-up alerts.
- Optional SMS escalation via Twilio.
- Time and location information.
- Anti-tamper event notification.
- Routing by area or time of day.
- Out-of-hours escalation where required.
Operational response
Who Can Receive Commercial Vape Alerts?
Duty Managers
Useful for hospitality and leisure settings where an operational manager is always on duty.
Reception
Suitable where front-of-house staff coordinate the initial response.
Security Teams
Route alerts to security staff in hotels, healthcare estates and public venues.
Facilities / Site Teams
Useful for tamper events, technical investigation and multi-site administration.
Reliable alerts matter
Reduce Unnecessary Nuisance Triggers
A detector only adds value if staff trust its alerts. The system supports enhanced nuisance-trigger suppression and final sensitivity should be configured for the individual room and environment.
Airflow
Extraction, ventilation and room airflow can influence where the sensor should be positioned.
Room Layout
Cubicles, bathroom layout and likely activity areas should be considered before installation.
Recommended Placement Plan
Camelott can provide a recommended placement plan based on the layout and expected airflow before deployment.
Installation and connectivity
Choose the Installation Method That Fits the Building
PoE Ethernet
Suitable where structured cabling is available and a wired network connection is preferred.
2.4GHz Wi-Fi
Useful for retrofit or harder-to-cable areas where appropriate wireless coverage is available.
12V DC
An additional power option where the site requires a different installation approach.
CCTV / NVR integration
Connect Detection to the Wider Security Workflow
The sensor provides a dry relay output that can be used with compatible CCTV or NVR equipment. This can help the organisation review relevant external footage after an alert without installing cameras inside bathrooms, washrooms or changing rooms.
- Sensor detects the event.
- Nominated staff receive location information.
- Compatible CCTV/NVR workflows can be triggered.
- External footage may assist the wider incident review.
Privacy-First Architecture
Core detector operation can remain on the organisation's private local network rather than depending on an external cloud monitoring platform.
- No camera required inside the protected area.
- No microphone required.
- Private local-network operation.
- No monthly monitoring-platform subscription.
- Optional third-party SMS delivery may have usage charges.
Multi-site deployment
Standardise Vape Detection Across Multiple Locations
Larger organisations may want a consistent detector specification while retaining different alert rules for hotels, departments, wards, offices or individual buildings.
Consistent Hardware
Use a common sensor platform across the estate to simplify technical standards.
Local Response Rules
Configure recipients and escalation around each site's staffing and operating hours.
Hotspot Insight
Radar-based occupancy information can help identify patterns and locations that may require additional attention.
Technical specification
Camelott® Vape Sensor Specification
A straightforward summary for facilities, estates, security and IT teams.
| Detection | Vape and smoke detection including cannabinoid aerosols. |
|---|---|
| Typical Coverage | Up to approximately 30m² per detection zone, subject to room layout and airflow. |
| Alerts | Immediate PC pop-up alerts with optional SMS escalation via Twilio. |
| Connectivity | PoE Ethernet / 2.4GHz Wi-Fi / 12V DC. |
| Network | Private local-network operation. |
| Security | Anti-tamper alerting and vandal-resistant design. |
| Integration | Dry relay output for compatible CCTV/NVR workflows. |
| Occupancy Insight | Radar-based occupancy level monitoring. |
| Subscription | No monthly platform subscription. |
School or college?
See Our Dedicated School Vape Alarm Page
Education sites have different safeguarding, pastoral and school-toilet requirements. Our dedicated school page covers that intent separately so this page can remain focused on commercial deployments.
Frequently asked questions
Commercial Vape Detector FAQs
How do hotels use vape detectors?
Can vape detectors be used in hospitals and healthcare sites?
Does the Camelott vape detector contain a camera or microphone?
How are staff notified when vaping is detected?
Does the vape detector require a monthly subscription?
Can alerts be routed differently at different times?
Can the vape detector integrate with CCTV?
What about false alarms from aerosols or deodorants?
How large an area can one vape detector cover?
Talk to Camelott®
Need Commercial Vape Detection for Your Site?
Tell us the number of washrooms, bathrooms, changing rooms or other areas you need to protect. We can discuss placement, connectivity, alert routing and integration options for your organisation.