Minut Review: Noise, Occupancy & Smoke Monitoring for STR Hosts (2026)
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.
At a glance
- 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.
- Property managers and teams
- Hosts who want a clean UI
- Automation-first workflows
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Strong in sync and ease of use; weaker in evidence export for noise and occupancy monitoring.
Hands-on Review Notes
Pricing
| 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. |
Integrations
Common integrations supported by Minut.
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
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.
Trial Guide: What to Test
During your trial or demo, focus on evidence export and confirm daily workflows.
- Install the device and test noise threshold detection at different levels
- Verify automated guest alerts are sent within the expected timeframe
- Connect your PMS and confirm reservations auto-map to the device
- Review the incident log for timestamps, decibel readings, and export options
Alternatives
If you need stronger evidence export, consider these alternatives to Minut.
FAQ
Answers to common questions about setup, pricing, and deployment.
Community experiences
Real-world notes from hosts who have used Minut.
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Sources
Documentation and references used in this review.
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