The Thermacell Smart Mosquito System is larger and more expensive

Thermacell was launched Liv 2.0the next generation of Wi-Fi connectivity Intelligent mosquito protection system. It features new hardware and can cover a larger area, and Thermacell says its formulation can now prevent blindness. But they are also more expensive and require professional installation.

Liv 2.0 uses the same setup as Original Leaf – A central axis equipped with a wire repeller system that contains Repellents based on metofluthrin – but it features all-new hardware. Pricing starts at around $1,746 for a system with three repellents, six repellent refills, and up to 900 square feet of coverage. That’s double the amount of the original, which started at $699 and covers about 945 square feet.

If you have a larger area to cover, the Liv 2.0 costs $2,150 for a four-pesticide system and up to $4,900 for a 10-pesticide system. Thermacell says its largest 10-insecticide setup, which covers 3,000 square feet, is designed for commercial use, such as restaurants with outdoor space. The price does not include installation costs. You can Still buy the original LEAF system Install it yourself, but it now starts at $1,500.

The LEAF system uses repellents with replaceable repellent capsules. These heat up, creating a 20-foot protection zone. When linked together, this area expands to 3,000 square feet. There is no mist or smoke, and only a faint hint of smell; the The repellent is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).The company says it is safe for pets and children. When i I reviewed the original systemthe repellent was very effective at keeping biting insects away – but it wasn’t large enough to cover an entire quarter-acre yard, and it still isn’t.

Upgrades with the Liv 2.0 include a new center, redesigned repellents that improve launch rates, and the repellent is now rated to deter blindness. There is also a new branching system that allows for more flexible placement. Thermacell’s Adam Goess says the company also redesigned the system’s cloud connectivity and that these improvements, combined with rising global component costs for the IoT product, contributed to the significant price increase.

The big difference between Liv and Thermacell battery-And Butane Powered Insecticide Solutions is that Liv connects directly to your home’s power and covers a larger area than standalone devices, giving you broader protection and more control. Thanks to Wi-Fi connection, the system can be controlled From inside your home. With the Liv+ app, you can turn it on or off, set a schedule or timer, set up voice control with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, and get push notifications reminding you to turn it off to save repellent (it can also be set to turn off automatically). There’s no subscription required, and Goess says Thermacell is committed to never putting the app behind a paywall.

Live 2.0 is available now through Professional Thermacell installers. It’s a very expensive solution to a very annoying problem, although Thermacell says the cost is similar to hiring a company to spray your lawn for a season. If you’re thinking about it, consider getting enough repellents to cover your entire lawn. In my experience, once you step outside the zone, errors quickly return.