Minut is the leading noise and environmental monitoring device for short-term rentals. This guide covers setup, optimal placement, threshold configuration, and how to use Minut data in real situations.
Minut is not just a noise monitor — it's a short-term rental property monitor. While other devices measure sound only, Minut measures a comprehensive set of environmental data points that give you a full picture of what's happening at your property:
This combination means a single Minut sensor does the work of several separate devices — a noise monitor, an occupancy counter, a smoke alarm, and an environmental monitor — in one compact, unobtrusive device.
Minut is purpose-built for the short-term rental market, which sets it apart from general consumer IoT devices:
Minut offers two generations of devices. The current generation (Minut Point and Minut Alarm) include:
For most holiday lets, the standard Point is sufficient. The Alarm version is worth considering for properties that have had repeat issues with parties or unauthorised gatherings.
Minut's effectiveness depends heavily on where you place it. The goal is to capture the noise that matters — loud gatherings in living spaces — without being triggered by normal quiet-hours behaviour like a guest getting up to use the bathroom.
Living room — the primary entertainment space where problematic noise most often originates. Mount on the wall at ceiling height (Minut mounts with a magnetic bracket) for the best coverage of the whole room.
Open-plan kitchen/diner — for open-plan properties where the kitchen flows into a living area, one sensor covering the whole space is usually sufficient.
Hallway or stairwell — a useful secondary position if you want coverage of multiple floors without multiple devices. Sound travels well through hallways.
Outside space (covered) — for properties with large terraces or garden rooms that might be used for gatherings after quiet hours, a second sensor outdoors (in a sheltered position) can be valuable.
Minut's default thresholds are conservative. For a holiday let, you'll want to calibrate based on:
Starting point for most holiday lets:
| Period | Noise Threshold | Occupancy Alert |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 – 21:00 | 80 dB | Above stated max occupancy |
| 21:00 – 23:00 | 72 dB | Above stated max occupancy |
| 23:00 – 08:00 | 62 dB | Any detection above baseline |
After your first few bookings, review the alert history. If you're getting alerts during normal guest activity, raise the threshold. If noise complaints from neighbours precede alerts, lower it.
When you connect Minut to LetPilot, noise events appear directly in your LetPilot property dashboard, associated with the relevant booking. This means:
Setup takes about five minutes: in LetPilot's Integrations section, connect your Minut account and map each sensor to the property it's installed in.
One of Minut's most effective features for holiday let hosts is the ability to send automated notifications to guests when thresholds are exceeded. Instead of you receiving an alert and then manually messaging the guest, Minut can send a message directly:
"We noticed some elevated noise at the property. A gentle reminder that we have neighbours nearby who appreciate quiet after 10pm. Thanks for understanding!"
This removes you from the notification loop for low-level incidents, reduces the awkwardness of a personal message from the host, and often resolves the issue without any further action. You receive the alert for your records, and can follow up personally if the noise level doesn't drop.
Configure these automated responses in the Minut app under "Response plans".
Beyond noise, Minut's environmental monitoring is surprisingly useful for property management:
Low temperature alerts — if the heating fails during a guest stay in winter, Minut can alert you before the guest calls. This allows you to arrange a resolution proactively rather than reactively.
High humidity alerts — persistent high humidity can indicate ventilation problems or a moisture issue. Catching this early prevents mould growth, which is expensive to remediate and harmful to guests.
During vacant periods — monitor property conditions between bookings. A burst pipe in winter causing flooding can go undetected for days in an unoccupied property without monitoring.
Always disclose the presence of Minut in your listing and check-in guide. A simple, factual statement works best:
"This property has a Minut monitoring device in the living room. Minut measures noise levels and environmental conditions but does not record audio or video. It is in place to protect the property and maintain good relations with neighbours."
Minut's privacy page provides documentation you can reference if guests ask questions about how the device works.