Smart Cooking Odor Detection System
Summary
My company, AromaGuard, is developing a smart air freshening system to help homeowners maintain fresh indoor air quality with automated odor detection and intelligent ventilation alerts.
Problem statement
Customers struggle with persistent cooking odors in their homes that they cannot detect themselves, which causes embarrassment when guests visit and creates an unpleasant living environment for visitors.
Solution
A smart air freshener device equipped with odor sensors that automatically detects cooking smells and releases neutralizing fragrance at optimal intervals. The device connects to a mobile app that sends real-time notifications when cooking odors are detected and recommends when to open windows or turn on ventilation systems. The system learns household cooking patterns to proactively manage air quality before odors become noticeable to guests.
Growth metric
The key metric to focus on is monthly active households using the smart odor detection system. To scale this metric to affect 1 million people, the company should partner with major home appliance retailers like Home Depot and Lowe's for widespread distribution and develop a subscription-based air freshener refill service that creates recurring revenue while ensuring continuous product engagement.