The Bottom Line
The Electrosmog Detector by Sensory Perspectives does what it says -- it detects wireless signals from mobile phones, cordless phones, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other devices. When it is near a signal, it lets out a harsh screechy sound. What does this mean for health? Hard to say. Some claim that "electrosmog" is the source of health problems like headaches, but hard evidence is lacking.
Pros
- seems to work as advertised.
- straightforward controls.
Cons
- annoying, unpleasant sound.
- unclear what to do after initial use of device.
Description
- A simple detector for wireless signals.
- Easy to use, right out of the box (comes with a battery).
- The audio sound is a little annoying, but effective in indicating the "electrosmog."
- Unsubstantiated claims are implied about the impact of electrosmog on health.
Guide Review - Electrosmog Detector Review
The Electrosmog Detector is a small handheld device to detect what is known as "electrosmog" or signals from wireless devices such as wi-fi, bluetooth, mobile phones and cordless phones. The idea behind the Electrosmog Detector is to help you "listen" to the electrosmog around you and take actions to reduce it.
Out Of The Box
Th Electrosmog Detector is nicely packaged. The direction are minimal, but the operation of the device is fairly intuitive. Basically, you start in a place you think is "electrosmog free" and turn up the volume. As you get close to an electrosmog device, (cordless phone base station, for example) it screeches louder and louder.
Using the Electrosmog Detector
I really wish the sound didn't have to be so annoying -- it is a loud, static-like sound. I wish a nice gentle hum or even a visual light meter would have been used instead. That said, the device did seem to locate "electrosmog" in my house, including the cordless phone base unit and my Wi-Fi transmitter. It was to use and did what it said.
Health and Electrosmog
I wish the device had come with more literature about electrosmog itself, the reported health problems (like headaches) that some claim to be linked with electrosmog, and (most importantly) what to do once you find some electrosmog in your house. I do have to say that the rooms of my house that have the least electrosmog are the rooms that I would describe as "most peaceful." Could there be a connection between the electrosmog levels and my qualitative perception of peacefulness? It is possible. I think I will do a little furniture rearranging to spend more time in those rooms and make sure the cell phone base station stay far away from my bed at night (for example), just in case there is something to this electrosmog business.
