Noise monitoring devices?

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Hi all, has anyone dealt with noise complaints at their SRT and looked into a possible solution such as a noise / decibel level monitoring system or device that will alert you if guests get too loud?  Parties are a big concern in this neighborhood by the full-time residents and HOA, and I wondered what others might be doing.  How have you handled this?

Michael Alexander · Answer

Noiseaware is another great tool

Colleen F. · Answer

@Paul Sanders we went with noiseaware. The occupancy sensor supposedly detects all devices while minut only detects apple devices. Not sure if I believe it because it never alerts on occupancy.  The noise detection is good and it sends out messages for noise based on the level you set. In the beginning I set it low to be sure it was picking up  issues. So far so good.   I  wish there was a sensor locally that just says Noise alert but they would just unplug it.

Michael Baum · Answer

You can try the Minut monitor - https://www.minut.com/

It does sound along with a whole host of other sensors. Cigarette smoke, crowd sensing etc.

Theresa Holl · Answer

Yes - my friends like this one too.

Sarah Kensinger · Answer

Look into Jurny PMS. Pretty much everything is wrapped up in their monthly fee, except a couple things which you might not even need.

Andrew Steffens · Answer

That is not an inaccurate feeling at all!

Neal Z. · Answer

I feel you there. Part of the game though. Guess depends on location of your place and how worried you are about noise. If not a big deal, don't stress it. But, if worried about neighbors (especially if HOA), think it's just a necessary thing to do. I've got a mix of them. Some houses, no monitoring at all. Others, I have it. Apartments all have it. Getting that alert is better than the email from HOA or apartment mgmt company in AM. Cameras work too. Can get around monthly fee with Blinks system if you just buy a usb storage drive. Just one time fee then to buy the camera and no need to pay for backups as it's stored on the drive. Newer systems are coming out integrating smoke detection as well. Haven't tried one yet, but will likely and see how it performs.

Paul Sanders · Answer

I looked at NoiseAware based on Michael's suggestion and while it does seem to fit the need really well, I am starting to get monthly fee fatigue with all the subscriptions companies sell to help you manage your rentals!  I suppose there isn't any way around it, but I can't help but think back to the old stories about the banks and tool suppliers of the miners in the gold rush making all the money and the miners going broke and dying in their mines!

Neal Z. · Answer

Have used Noiseaware for years. Easy to set up and monitor. It'll send a text with alerts or can be integrated directly with property management software to send guests a direct message. I find it to be very useful to jump on potential issues quickly.

Andrew Steffens · Answer

We have good experience with NoiseAware, but I have also heard good things about Minut, just do not have any personal experience with them.

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