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Guests report getting billed hundreds of dollars for smoking, based on the readings of an "algorithmic" smoke detector. The sensor manufacturer markets its product as a way for hotels to unlock new revenue streams.

See also: https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/cobb-county/marietta-hotel-fined-women-hundreds-smoking-they-say-other-activities-tripped-sensors/WPFWFT7INFGOLHR4HSQK7YIOKY/

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[-] bodilotion@lemmy.world 15 points 5 months ago

Do you happen to have a description of photo of the bug device? Interested to find out whether I am running into a similar situation myself.

[-] Raiderkev@lemmy.world 18 points 5 months ago
[-] SkyezOpen@lemmy.world 22 points 5 months ago

Set a decibel threshold for each device and receive an alert if it is exceeded.

Show guests that their comfort is your top priority and they’ll leave signing your praises.

Yeah getting a shut the fuck up text every 5 minutes makes me real comfortable. Also they literally advertise it as a revenue stream. How fucked.

this post was submitted on 19 Jul 2025
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