We have been offering the three-in-one health, safety and vape detection device, the HALO Smart Sensor since 2021, and were one of the first to do this in the UK market. We were introduced to the product through our partnerships with Avigilon and Motorola Solutions.
What organisations can benefit from the HALO Smart Sensor?
We soon realised that the features of the HALO, particularly as a vape detector, would be of benefit, especially within schools. We already had a number of school CCTV customers and we knew these settings were being impacted by the numbers of young people vaping.
The HALO Smart Sensor discreetly detects threats such as vaping, cannabis smoke and harmful gases so you can take action to protect others. This means it has a wide application in private areas that you may want to monitor for health and safety, as well as security, reasons such as school toilets, changing rooms and hotel guest rooms.
How do we ensure products like the HALO are effective?
We quickly began to work with the inventor of the product, IPVideo Corporation directly and became a registered supplier. The company was founded by serial entrepreneur, David Antar, and then acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2023 and he stepped away from the company in February 2025. From May 2025 the IPVideo brand was subsumed into another subsidiary, security systems supplier, Pelco.
When we add a new product to our portfolio, we take time to understand its features, how it will benefit our customers and how to install it. We are able to offer the smart sensor as a supply-only product but we pre-stage the device before delivery and ensure those installing it understand where it should be located to be effective.
What are the latest features of the HALO Smart Sensor?
We began offering the HALO Smart Sensor 2C but this has now been replaced by the HALO Smart Sensor 3C. As well as air quality and vape detection the HALO can alert you to abnormal noise levels and be used for detecting calls for help.
Additionally, the HALO Smart Sensor 3C, includes:
- Emergency Escape and Alert Lighting: LED coloured lighting options that can be programmed to show escape routes for safety such as a red, yellow, and green pattern. You can create unique colours for different alerts such as purple for Air Quality alerts or blue for Health alerts. The lights themselves are projected onto the ceiling around the HALO for extended visibility.
- Motion Detection: Identify and alert on movement for occupancy and trespassing.
- Panic Button: Users can trigger alerts via an external 3rd party panic button or via the HALO cloud app. The location of the trigger is associated to the HALO device in closest proximity.
- Occupancy and People Counting: Identify how many people are within the HALO location and configure to alert on abnormalities. (Only available on HALO 3C-PC)
What skills and expertise does Ecl-ips have to offer?
We now have four years of experience with this product and of working with schools in particular to supply them, as well as installing them when required. While there are now far more suppliers of the HALO in the UK, as well as additional competitor products, we continue to back this smart sensor. Of particular benefit is that it can be integrated with the Avigilon Alta and Unity video management platforms that we offer. Additionally, our expertise will mean if you want a HALO Smart Sensor you can be confident you will get the best advice about its placing, the cabling required and how it will benefit you. Please contact us if you would like our help.