NoiseAware Event Review - April 7, 2022

Fri, April 08, 2022 2:39 PM | Anonymous

NoiseAware sponsored our April meetup with a thorough review of their product line and its value to hosts and their communities. Matt Williams, Director of Sales, and Natasha Garber, Senior Content Manager ended their presentations with a great discount offer to Host2Host (see that below).

Host2Host puts on monthly educational meetups.  Once a quarter, the meetup is of the “sponsored” variety,  in which a Host2Host business affiliate member presents the meetup.  These meetups help Host2Host meet our financial needs while bringing the latest relevant business information to hosts.  We make these “Sponsored” meetups free to the public.

NoiseAware began in 2015 after a party caused a host to lose a catastrophic amount of money and their right to host.  Invention followed and seven years later, the Dallas, Texas company employs 55 people and has monitored noise levels for over 3 million STR nights. The company’s goal is to help owners and managers have guests peacefully coexist within their neighborhoods. Another value to hosts is the reduction in costs for cleaning and damage that results from large parties.

Many jurisdictions seem to be jumping to strict control of STRs.  NoiseAware can reduce the friction between STRs and neighbors and may help avoid more reactionary responses by districts.  Some jurisdictions are even requiring NoiseAware or similar products to be utilized.  Many hosts make a point of letting their neighbors know when NoiseAware has been installed, to emphasize that the hosts are taking the issue seriously.

NoiseAware uses interior and exterior sensors to monitor the level of sound in a home.  The sensors are unlike Alexa or Google Home, in that they do not “listen” to conversations but rather measure the level of noise being produced.  And it’s not simply the loudest, momentary noise that the system responds to, like a dog barking one time.  The noise has to be sustained for a period of time. 

This type of monitoring must be disclosed in the OTA bookings. NoiseAware has helpful language to proactively communicate this to prospective guests and possibly avoid having those guests you really don’t want.

The sensors are plugged into existing electrical outlets and are fastened to make them difficult to tamper with (and tampering is something the system monitors as well).  The sensors can be installed in minutes.  The exterior sensors have adhesive backing to stick to a surface.  Even if you only want to monitor exterior noise, at least one interior sensor is required because it connects to the WiFi network.  The home owner or manager uses an app to set the level of noise to trigger alerts, typically 60-70 decibels.

Once on the network, the sensors in the home then relay noise levels to the NoiseAware monitoring service.  The home owner or manager receives alerts when noise exceeds the settings.  A historical record is maintained to assist in cases where a neighbor may complain about noise that did not actually exceed the city’s allowable threshold.

“Auto Resolve” is the newest product from NoiseAware.  When noise levels are exceeded during the specified time period, NoiseAware sends a text alert to the guest advising them that quiet hours are in place.  If the noise levels continue for the next 10 minutes, a second alert is sent.  If the noise subsides, no further alerts are sent.  The company is working on a version that will allow the messages to be customized.

In the next few weeks, NoiseAware will roll out another new feature, called “Occupancy”, again at no additional charge, that will report the number of devices like cell phones that are attached to the WiFi network.  If that number exceeds the configured threshold, the host will be notified.  

Cost:  The cost is per sensor per month;  for a month-by-month plan is $20/sensor per month.  For an annual plan it’s $15/sensor per month.

Now through May 7, 2022 use the special Host2Host promo code “h2hna22” to get a 20% discount for annual subscription plus one free indoor sensor.

Questions about NoiseAware? Contact:

  • Matt Williams, Sales Director at matt@noiseaware.com or 630-240-4416 
  • Natasha Garber, Senior Content Manager at natasha@noiseaware.com

Additional information:

From the NoiseAware Blog:

Suggestions On How To Inform Guests About Noise Monitoring:

Recent Case Studies:

Special Offer:

20% off annual subscription + 1 free indoor sensor with cart code H2HNA22 (can be used for up to 9 properties) Dedicated rep + special offer for 10+ properties. Offers good through May 7.  https://noiseaware.com/cart/?wt_coupon=h2hna22 

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