Environmental Monitoring with Cisco Meraki Smart Sensors
Stay in control of your environment with cloud-managed Meraki sensors designed for real-time data, easy deployment, and multi-site management.
What Are Cisco Meraki Sensors?
Cisco Meraki Sensors are advanced cloud-managed smart sensors that monitor your physical environment to help keep your IT and business spaces running smoothly. Part of the Meraki MT series sensors, these devices track temperature, humidity, air quality, power usage, and more—all managed through the Meraki cloud dashboard.
With wireless sensor deployment and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, Meraki sensors connect effortlessly with existing Meraki MR access points or MV smart cameras, making setup simple and scalable.
How Do Meraki MT Sensors Simplify Environmental Monitoring?
Meraki MT sensors provide continuous, automated environmental monitoring to alert you of changes that could impact your equipment or workspace. Using the cloud dashboard for sensor management, you get:
- Real-time visibility of conditions from anywhere.
- Custom alerts via email, SMS, or push notifications.
- Data-driven insights to prevent costly downtime.
- Easy integration with your existing IT infrastructure.
They eliminate the need for complex gateway devices or local management software by using your Meraki WiFi or cameras as gateways, speeding deployment and reducing hardware costs.
What Conditions Can Meraki Smart Sensors Track?
The Meraki MT series covers a wide range of environmental factors, including:
- Temperature and humidity (MT10 model)
- Indoor air quality with CO2, TVOC, particulate matter, and noise levels (MT14 and MT15)
- Power consumption and smart power control (MT40)
- Automation buttons for triggering tasks (MT30)
These sensors help monitor HVAC systems, maintain optimal server room environments, manage energy use, and enable custom workflows through automation.
How Does the Meraki Dashboard Make Sensor Management Easy?
The Meraki cloud dashboard is a central hub where you can:
- View real-time sensor data and historical trends.
- Configure alerts and automate responses to environmental changes.
- Manage sensors across multiple sites with one login.
- Push firmware-over-the-air (OTA) updates automatically.
- Use APIs and webhooks for custom integrations with alerting and data analysis tools.
This centralized management lets your IT team monitor equipment health and environmental risks without needing to visit every location.
Types of Sensors in the Meraki MT Series
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MT10
Monitors temperature and humidity with +/-0.3°C and +/-2.5% accuracy.
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MT14/MT15
Tracks air quality factors like CO2, particulate matter, TVOC, and noise for safer, smarter indoor environments.
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MT40
A smart power controller sensor that monitors power use, helps manage energy, and speeds troubleshooting remotely.
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MT30
A programmable automation button for triggering workflows with a simple press.
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All sensors offer easy mounting options and can run on replaceable batteries for up to five years or optional wired power.
Benefits of Cisco Meraki Sensors for IT Environments
- Prevent equipment failure by monitoring environmental conditions in real time.
- Reduce downtime and costs by acting early on alerts from temperature, humidity, or power fluctuations.
- Gain actionable insights with data analytics via the cloud dashboard.
- Easily scale multi-site sensor deployments with automatic pairing and cloud management.
- Integrate with existing Cisco Meraki infrastructure, sharing gateway devices and simplifying overall network complexity.
- Automate environmental controls and workflows, improving efficiency and sustainability.
Maintenance and Battery Life Features
Meraki MT sensors feature:
- Long-lasting battery life (up to 5 years with replaceable AA batteries), minimizing maintenance costs.
- Secure Bluetooth communication using Cisco Trust Anchor module (TAm) for encrypted data.
- Firmware-over-the-air (OTA) updates for seamless security patches and feature upgrades.
- Flexible power options including battery or wired AC-USB-C adapters.
These features ensure your sensors stay reliable and secure with minimal hands-on work
Why Choose Re-Solution for Your Meraki Sensors?
- Certified experts with deep Cisco Meraki experience.
- Seamless planning, installation, and ongoing support.
- Custom solutions to fit your business size and environment.
- Rapid deployment using wireless sensor deployment best practices.
- Full management help with Meraki cloud dashboards and integrations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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1. What are the benefits of Cisco Meraki sensors for IT environments?
They provide real-time environmental visibility, automate alerts, extend battery life, and reduce downtime while integrating seamlessly with your Meraki network.
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2. How do Meraki MT sensors simplify environmental monitoring?
MT sensors connect automatically through Meraki WiFi or smart cameras, manage everything in the cloud, and provide easy alerts and action insights without local gateways.
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3. Which environmental conditions can Meraki smart sensors track?
Temperature, humidity, indoor air quality (CO2, particulate matter), noise, and power usage
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4. How does the Meraki dashboard make sensor management easy?
It offers centralized, remote access to sensor status, data trends, alerts, firmware updates, and supports multi-site deployments from one place.
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5. What types of sensors are included in the Meraki MT series?
MT10 (temp/humidity), MT14/15 (air quality), MT40 (power monitoring), and MT30 (automation button).
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6. What maintenance and battery life features do MT sensors offer?
Up to five years of battery life with replaceable batteries, wireless Bluetooth Low Energy communication secured by Cisco Trust Anchor, and cloud-based firmware-over-the-air (OTA) updates.