What does Minut actually monitor in a short‑term rental?

Minut measures sound levels, detects crowding using nearby mobile devices, spots motion, monitors temperature and humidity, and can detect cigarette smoke, all without recording audio or video. This helps you prevent parties, enforce occupancy limits, and protect the property from damage or mold.

How does the Airbnb integration work?

When Minut detects noise above your threshold, it can automatically send a polite message via Airbnb’s messaging system to the current guest, reminding them about quiet hours and house rules, while also notifying you. This speeds up response and gives you documentation if neighbors or councils raise complaints.

Do I need a paid plan for PMS integrations and auto‑messaging?

Yes. PMS and OTA integrations, Zapier automation, API access, and automated guest communication are included only on Pro‑level subscriptions and above. Starter and Standard plans focus on monitoring and alerts only.

How much does Minut cost including hardware?

Hardware is typically sold separately for about $129–$150 per sensor depending on region, and software plans range from free (Starter) to around $7.99–$15 per month per home for Standard and Pro. Enterprises negotiate custom pricing based on portfolio size.

Minut Review: Noise, Occupancy & Smoke Monitoring for STR Hosts (2026)

Item: Minut
Rating: 86
Author: STR Specialist

1 min readUpdated 2026-02-18Reviewed by STR Specialist

Overview

Minut is a privacy‑first noise, occupancy, and environmental sensor designed for short‑term rentals. It detects noise, crowding, cigarette smoke, motion, temperature, and humidity without using cameras or recording audio.

With official Airbnb partnership and PMS integrations, it can auto‑message noisy guests and alert hosts before parties escalate, but some features require paid plans and it doesn’t replace a full security system.

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Professional rating

4.3/5

Rubric score

86/100

4.3/5

Verdict: Minut is a top-tier choice for property managers and teams. Highly recommended.

At a glance

What it does

All‑in‑one sensor monitors noise, occupancy (device count), motion, temperature, humidity, and cigarette smoke with no cameras and no audio recording.
Official Airbnb integration lets Minut auto‑send noise warnings to current guests through Airbnb messaging when thresholds are exceeded.
iOS/Android apps and web dashboard provide real‑time alerts, history, and configuration for multiple homes and teams.

Best for

Property managers and teams
Hosts who want a clean UI
Automation-first workflows

Not ideal for

Subscription required for most host‑focused features like PMS integrations, automated guest messaging, and longer data history.
Does not provide video, door sensors, or full security system coverage; it’s a complement to, not a replacement for, traditional alarms.

Pros & Cons

Highlights and considerations for Minut.

Pros

All‑in‑one sensor monitors noise, occupancy (device count), motion, temperature, humidity, and cigarette smoke with no cameras and no audio recording.
Official Airbnb integration lets Minut auto‑send noise warnings to current guests through Airbnb messaging when thresholds are exceeded.
iOS/Android apps and web dashboard provide real‑time alerts, history, and configuration for multiple homes and teams.
Outdoor mode and AudioID filter wind to monitor terraces, gardens, or pools without false positives.
Integrations with PMS and tools like Guesty and Uplisting allow automatic guest messaging and workflow triggers when noise is detected.

Cons

Subscription required for most host‑focused features like PMS integrations, automated guest messaging, and longer data history.
Does not provide video, door sensors, or full security system coverage; it’s a complement to, not a replacement for, traditional alarms.
False positives can still occur in very echoey or noisy environments; thresholds need tuning per property.
Guests may have privacy questions, so hosts must explain clearly that Minut does not record conversations.
Hardware is a separate up‑front cost (around $129–$150 per device in many regions).

Scores

86/100

We test against our monitoring rubric (noise detection accuracy, alert speed, privacy safeguards, PMS sync, etc.). Scores use a 100-point scale.

Strong in sync and ease of use; weaker in evidence export for noise and occupancy monitoring.

Setup

9/10

PMS sync

9/10

Alert automation

9/10

Detection capabilities

8/10

Ease of use

9/10

Team & scale

8/10

Support

8/10

Evidence export

5/5

Value for money

8/10

Reliability

9/10

Hands-on Review Notes

Pricing

Best value: Starter — $0/month per home (after hardware purchase)

Pricing at a glance
Plan	Monthly	Base includes
Starter	$0/month per home (after hardware purchase)	Basic monitoring for 1 home, motion and noise detection, 90 days of history, mobile app access. No PMS or Zapier integrations and no automated guest communication.
Standard	$7.99–$10/month per home depending on source and billing (examples: $7.99 or $79/year reported; some overviews cite $10 billed annually).	Noise, motion, occupancy, temperature and humidity monitoring for multiple homes; unlimited users; unlimited data history. Still no PMS integrations or automated guest messaging.
Pro	$14.99–$15/month per home (≈$149/year in published examples).	All Standard features plus automated guest messaging, PMS and OTA integrations (e.g., Airbnb, Uplisting, Guesty), Zapier, and API access.
Enterprise	Custom contract.	Custom pricing for large portfolios, dedicated success manager, SLAs, deeper integrations, and deployment support.

Pricing at a glance
Plan	Base includes	Monthly	Per-additional	Notes
Starter	Basic monitoring for 1 home, motion and noise detection, 90 days of history, mobile app access. No PMS or Zapier integrations and no automated guest communication.	$0/month per home (after hardware purchase)	N/A – designed for one home and one user.	Best for single home‑owners who just want alerts on their phone.
Standard	Noise, motion, occupancy, temperature and humidity monitoring for multiple homes; unlimited users; unlimited data history. Still no PMS integrations or automated guest messaging.	$7.99–$10/month per home depending on source and billing (examples: $7.99 or $79/year reported; some overviews cite $10 billed annually).	Same rate per extra home, subscription per property.	Good for small portfolios wanting rich history and multi‑user access without automation.
Pro	All Standard features plus automated guest messaging, PMS and OTA integrations (e.g., Airbnb, Uplisting, Guesty), Zapier, and API access.	$14.99–$15/month per home (≈$149/year in published examples).	Same per‑home fee; bulk/enterprise discounts available for large portfolios.	Includes at least one Minut sensor in some Pro/Pro+ bundles depending on promotion or reseller.
Enterprise	Custom pricing for large portfolios, dedicated success manager, SLAs, deeper integrations, and deployment support.	Custom contract.	Negotiated per account and home count.	Best for professional managers with dozens or hundreds of units.

Integrations

Common integrations supported by Minut.

Integrations

PMS platforms

Airbnb – official integration for automatic guest messaging when noise exceeds thresholds.
Indirectly supports Vrbo, Booking.com, and direct channels through PMS partners like Uplisting and Guesty (guest details pass through PMS, not directly from OTAs).

Alert channels

Smart lock integrations mentioned in partner docs (e.g., via Guesty or other automation platforms) for smoother check‑in/out workflows.

Sensors & hardware

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Other integrations

Guesty – marketplace integration for noise, occupancy, and smoke monitoring inside Guesty workflows.
Uplisting – integration syncs guest data so Minut can auto‑message noisy guests through Uplisting’s messaging system.
Zapier – available on higher‑tier plans for custom automations.
API access on Pro/Enterprise for custom integrations.