# Minut Ships A1 Smoke and CO Alarm With Self-Testing and Tamper Alerts for Hosts

> Minut launched the UL-listed A1 smoke and CO alarm that self-tests between stays and alerts hosts to tampering, available now in the US at minut.com.

- Published: 2026-11-13T15:52:16+00:00
- Section: Product Launches
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-13/minut-a1-smoke-co-alarm-launch
- Source: [EIN Presswire](https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/956518279/minut-launches-a1-smoke-co-alarm-for-short-term-rentals-with-automated-testing-and-tamper-detection)

## Key takeaways

- Minut launched the A1 smoke and CO alarm, UL listed to UL 217 and UL 2034 standards, available now in the US.
- A June 2026 survey of 110 short-term rental operators found 33% did not know whether their alarms were working and 51% had no regular testing process.
- A1 self-tests between bookings, sends real-time tamper alerts, logs compliance activity and interconnects wirelessly across up to 10 devices.

[Minut](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000zc5/minut) launched the A1 smoke and carbon monoxide alarm for short-term rentals, a UL-listed device that self-tests between guest bookings and alerts operators to tampering, and it is available now in the US. [EIN Presswire](https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/956518279/minut-launches-a1-smoke-co-alarm-for-short-term-rentals-with-automated-testing-and-tamper-detection) announced the launch on November 13, 2026.

## How the A1 Alarm Works for Hosts

The A1 runs automated self-tests between stays and notifies property operators if an alarm is removed or tampered with. Features include real-time tamper alerts, automated compliance logging, wireless interconnection across up to 10 A1 devices and indoor climate monitoring. The device works as a standalone alarm or connects to Minut's platform for smart monitoring and a documented record of alarm activity.

Minut cites a June 2026 survey of 110 short-term rental operators: 33% did not know whether their smoke and CO alarms were working, 51% had no regular testing process, and 72% expressed strong interest in real-time monitoring that confirms a detector is working for every stay. The company said vacation rentals differ from owner-occupied homes because high guest turnover leaves operators unable to verify remotely that alarms remain installed and operational.

"If a guest burns toast and sets off the alarm during breakfast, it's understandable that they may disconnect it to stop the noise," said Nils Mattisson, CEO and co-founder of Minut. "That's just one of many reasons an alarm can stop working, which is why property managers need a way to verify that every alarm is working for every stay."

Minut said Maryland became the first state to pass regulation requiring smoke and CO alarms in short-term rentals under HB 1221. The A1 is UL listed to meet applicable UL 217 and UL 2034 standards and is designed to help operators meet smoke and carbon monoxide safety requirements. "Hosts get a record that their alarms were operational," Mattisson said. "Guests get greater assurance that critical safety equipment is working. And there is an audit trail that operators can share with regulators and insurers."

## Minut's Funding and Platform Scale

Minut is a Swedish property technology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Malmö, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The same records show a $5 million Series B extension closed in December 2023 led by Smedvig Capital, bringing total Series B funding to $20 million to support product development and international expansion, and a secondary transaction with Nordic Secondary Fund in August 2024 that provided liquidity to early investors and employees without issuing new equity. The records list more than 50,000 property operators using Minut's platform across more than 100 countries, and a native [Airbnb](https://minut.com) integration that connects Minut devices to listings for automatic monitoring and messaging synchronization.

## A1 Availability in the US

The A1 is available now in the US at minut.com, Minut said.

## Companies in this story

- [Minut company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000zc5/minut) · website: https://minut.com

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