Use Cases
How companies, factories, and stores use supported sensors such as SwitchBot with Sustira.
Sustira continuously records temperature, humidity, CO2, power, and water-leak data from supported sensors such as SwitchBot, so that your organization can explain its work environment with numbers.
The use cases on this page assume business (B2B) settings such as offices, factories, warehouses, stores, and clinics. Note that Sustira must not be used where laws or regulations require certified or calibrated instruments, such as storage of prescription pharmaceuticals (see the FAQ).
CO2 and Climate Monitoring in Offices
Stuffy meeting rooms, hot and cold spots across the floor, no clear answer on whether ventilation is adequate. A CO2 level of 1,000 ppm is a widely used ventilation guideline. Place CO2 sensors and thermo-hygrometers in offices and meeting rooms, and answer with numbers instead of impressions.
Listed companies in Japan describe workplace-environment measures such as ventilation and comfortable-office initiatives in the human-capital section of their annual securities reports, in integrated reports, and in responses to the METI Health and Productivity Management survey. Few publish the readings themselves, but a continuous record that shows when, in which room, and at what level backs up those statements and lets you answer disclosure teams and hygiene committees immediately.
Typical Challenges
- No evidence that meeting-room ventilation is adequate
- Only anecdotal answers to hot/cold complaints
- Manual work to prepare workplace-health reports
- No evidence on file for the "workplace environment" statements in annual and integrated reports
Example Setup
- CO2 sensors (meeting rooms, open areas)
- Meter Pro (across the floor)
- Hub 2 (one per floor)
With Sustira
- Email/Slack/LINE alerts when CO2 exceeds 1,000 ppm
- Shared dashboards per floor and room
- CSV export for monthly reporting
Work Environment Records in Factories
Heat-safety management on the shop floor starts with knowing and recording actual conditions. Install waterproof thermo-hygrometers on production floors and semi-outdoor areas to record temperature and humidity automatically — and keep numeric records of material and work-in-progress storage conditions for quality purposes as well.
Typical Challenges
- No records of heat conditions per work area
- No data to show when storage conditions are questioned
- Paper logbooks that nobody keeps up
Example Setup
- Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometers (shop floor)
- Meter Pro (offices, break rooms)
- Hub 3 (one per building)
With Sustira
- Instant alerts to floor managers on threshold breaches
- Period comparison to verify summer countermeasures
- CSV output as supporting records for explanations
Storage Condition Records in Warehouses
Clients ask for proof of storage conditions, you handle temperature-sensitive goods, or nobody knows how hot the warehouse gets in summer. Warehouse climate is the classic case of "you cannot answer what you do not measure." Even with limited power and network infrastructure, a hub and a few sensors are enough to start small.
Typical Challenges
- No records to show storage conditions to clients
- Unknown temperature differences across the warehouse
- Roof leaks and condensation noticed too late
Example Setup
- Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometers (across the warehouse)
- Water leak detectors (leak-prone spots)
- Hub 2 (added per radio coverage)
With Sustira
- Continuous storage records exported to CSV
- Warehouse zones organized as rooms for comparison
- Alerts to minimize damage from anomalies
Temperature Logging in Stores and Restaurants
HACCP-style hygiene management makes temperature logging a daily routine. Automatically record conditions on the sales floor, in the backyard, and around the kitchen to complement handwritten logs — and get alerted to after-hours anomalies such as air conditioning left running, refrigeration trouble, or water leaks. Small stores can start with the Base plan.
Typical Challenges
- Handwritten temperature logs with gaps and no backup
- After-hours anomalies unnoticed until morning
- No headquarters view across stores
Example Setup
- Meter Pro (sales floor, backyard)
- Water leak detectors (kitchen, water areas)
- Plug Mini (refrigeration power) + Hub 2
With Sustira
- Automated records prevent missing entries
- Alerts for after-hours temperature rise or leaks
- Headquarters dashboard across all stores
Server Room and IT Equipment Monitoring
Unstaffed server rooms are where after-hours anomalies turn into incidents. Continuously record rack-area temperature, cooling performance, water leaks, and power on supply circuits, with alerts on threshold breaches. A good fit for small server and network equipment rooms that do not justify dedicated monitoring appliances.
Typical Challenges
- Cooling failures at night or on weekends go unnoticed
- No way to detect leaks or condensation
- Dedicated monitoring appliances are too costly
Example Setup
- Meter Pro (rack intake side, room)
- Water leak detectors (floor, AC drain area)
- Plug Mini (equipment and AC power) + Hub 2
With Sustira
- Immediate alerts on temperature rise or leaks
- Anomaly detection from power usage trends
- CSV export of environment data for incident reports
Storage Temperature Records in Clinics and Pharmacies
Continuous records and immediate deviation alerts reduce the burden of managing indoor conditions in exam rooms, waiting areas, and storage rooms — replacing handwritten logbook entries with CSV exports. Note: Sustira must not be used where laws, regulations, or guidelines (such as GDP) require certified or calibrated thermometers, temperature data loggers, or dedicated monitoring systems — e.g., storage of prescription pharmaceuticals, vaccines, or blood products. Use it to understand room conditions and as supplementary reference records alongside dedicated systems.
Typical Challenges
- Handwritten storage-temperature logs are a burden
- Deviations at night or on closed days go unnoticed
- Gaps in records flagged during audits
Example Setup
- Meter Pro (storage and utility rooms)
- CO2 sensor (waiting room ventilation)
- Hub 2 (reception, backyard)
With Sustira
- Immediate Email/LINE alerts on deviations
- Room and storage condition history as CSV
- Waiting-room ventilation visualized as well
Power Visibility as a First Step to Energy Saving
Explaining energy use and electricity costs starts with measuring which equipment uses how much. Put a smart plug between the outlet and the equipment to continuously record per-device power and energy consumption, then use period comparison to show the effect of saving measures with numbers.
Typical Challenges
- No per-device power data to find savings
- No numbers to show the effect of measures
- Building-level data only, no site-level breakdown
Example Setup
- Plug Mini (AC, refrigeration, office equipment)
- Hub 2 (one per area)
With Sustira
- Per-device and per-area power visibility
- Before/after verification via period comparison
- Energy data exported to CSV for reports
Facility Management Across Multiple Sites
The more sites and buildings you manage, the more environmental conditions become "unknown unless you go there." Organize sites, floors, and rooms hierarchically with Groups and Rooms, and give headquarters or the facility team a single view across all locations — continuous records that fill the gaps between patrol inspections.
Typical Challenges
- Site-by-site management that cannot be compared
- Conditions known only at patrol time
- Manual data gathering for reports
Example Setup
- Hub 2 / Hub 3 at each site
- Thermo-hygrometers and CO2 sensors by purpose
- Water leak detectors (machine rooms, water areas)
With Sustira
- Cross-site dashboards in a single view
- Sites and rooms organized with Groups/Rooms
- Governance and Enterprise plans for large fleets
Restaurant Kitchens, Dining Floors, and Refrigeration
Kitchens can approach 40°C in summer, and Japan's workplace heat-stroke prevention rules (mandatory since June 2025) apply to restaurant kitchens as well. With supported sensors you can collect data on kitchen heat, dining-floor comfort, and refrigerator/freezer temperatures all at once — replacing handwritten temperature checklists with continuous records.
Common Challenges
- Kitchen heat is never recorded, so staff workload is hard to explain
- Handwritten fridge/freezer temperature checks don't stick
- Dining-floor comfort is judged only by feel
Example Devices
- Waterproof thermo-hygrometers (kitchen, fridges/freezers)
- Meter Pro (dining floor)
- Hub 2 (one per restaurant)
What Sustira Does
- Instant email/LINE alerts on fridge anomalies, even after closing
- Organized kitchen-heat logs to improve working conditions
- CSV export to support temperature record-keeping
Cinema Ventilation and Climate Monitoring
Theaters are tightly sealed spaces where CO2 rises quickly at full capacity. Placing a CO2 sensor in each auditorium lets you verify with numbers that ventilation is working — and turn "visible ventilation" into reassurance for visitors. Temperature, humidity, and power across the lobby and concessions can be monitored centrally as well.
Common Challenges
- No way to verify or explain ventilation during screenings
- Temperature differences between auditoriums handled by feel
- Anomalies overnight or on closed days go unnoticed
Example Devices
- CO2 sensors (each auditorium)
- Meter Pro (lobby, concessions)
- Hub 3 (one per floor)
What Sustira Does
- Centralized CO2 dashboards across auditoriums
- Period comparison against screening schedules
- Numbers to explain and display your ventilation efforts
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Sustira at home as an individual?
Yes, you can. Individuals and sole proprietors are welcome to sign up. However, Sustira's features and pricing (from ¥19,800/month) are designed for business use in companies, factories, and stores, so for residential smart-home purposes the cost rarely makes sense — the official SwitchBot app usually covers those needs. If you need business-style continuous records, alerts, and CSV export — for example in a home office — Sustira works at any scale.
Is there any device required for every use case?
Yes. At least one hub (currently SwitchBot Hub 2 / Hub 3) is required to relay sensor data to the cloud. On top of that, combine thermo-hygrometers, the CO2 sensor, Plug Mini, and water leak detectors as needed. See Supported Devices for details.
Can we use Sustira for industries or purposes not listed here?
If your business needs records of temperature, humidity, CO2, power, or water leaks, Sustira can be used regardless of industry. Contact us for advice on device layout and plan selection.
Can Sustira be used for strict temperature control of pharmaceuticals or vaccines?
No. Please refrain from using Sustira where laws, regulations, or guidelines require certified or calibrated thermometers, temperature data loggers, or dedicated monitoring systems — such as storage of prescription pharmaceuticals, vaccines, blood products, or clinical trial specimens (e.g., under GDP guidelines), measurements used for legal certification, or ultra-low-temperature storage. The sensors used with Sustira are general-purpose IoT sensors and do not provide official certification or calibration. Use Sustira to understand room conditions and as supplementary reference records alongside dedicated systems.
Can we evaluate Sustira in our own environment before contracting?
Yes. With the 21-day Pilot, you can connect real devices, collect data from your own environment, and try the dashboards before deciding.
Start with a Single Site
Evaluate Sustira with your own environmental data in a 21-day Pilot.
We are happy to help from the device-selection stage.