Smart Mobile is a remote alcohol monitoring device. It uses advanced fuel cell technology to provide accurate, court-admissible results.When a test is taken, the device captures a photo of the user's face, and sends instant PDF reports via cellular connection to the required contacts.

The Smart Mobile is set up to call for tests at set times, however, the user can take a voluntary test at any time.

Smart Mobile can be used by anyone wanting to prove their sobriety. Additionally, it can act as a great accountability tool.
In instances where alcohol misuse is a concern (e.g. regarding child safety), Smart Mobile offers peace of mind to parents and caregivers.

Examples where Smart Mobile has been used:

• Child custody disputes
• Individuals with upcoming court dates needing to prove alcohol abstinence
• Employees proving their sobriety to employers

To get a Smart Mobile, simply give us a call on 0800 002 182. We will take your details and guide you through the next steps. To make the process quicker, it helps to have the following information ready when you call:

• Testing schedule (we recommend 5+ test per day)
• Reports to be sent out (see question below)
• Monitoring authorities (who should receive the reports)
• Payment option (we offer monthly payments or prepayment of 3+ months)

The reports that can be sent are:

• Instant report - sent out after every test
• Daily report - sent out in the afternoon
• Daily detail report - sent out after every test, no photo is included
• Weekly report
• Bi weekly report
• Monthly summary
• Violation report (skipped tests and alcohol readings)
• BAC Violation (alcohol reading recorded)

Note that all reports contain the following information unless otherwise specified.

• Test result (with an exact alcohol reading if alcohol is detected)
• Time and date the test was taken
• Photo of the users face

If multiple people are receiving the reports, they can be set up to receive different reports depending on their preferences.

The reports that people receive depend on the situation. For example in a custody dispute, there would be several parties receiving the reports. Lawyers, mother, father, and often lawyer for child.

Lawyers typically receive a violation report and a weekly or monthly report. Whereas the parents of the child would generally receive a report after every test and a daily or weekly summary.

Every situation is different, so if you are unsure of which reports you should be receiving, we are more than happy to provide recommendations.

To update your testing times, simply email info@smartstartinterlocks.co.nz. Include the name associated with the account in the email and the times you are needing changed.

Please note we cannot change the testing schedule for one off changes but you can take a voluntary test at any time if something out of the ordinary is required.

First, ensure your Smart Mobile device has four bars of reception. If it does, try taking a voluntary test to prompt a data upload.
If you are still not receiving the reports, call us on 0800 002 182 for further troubleshooting.

Smart Mobile is $299 per month, all inclusive. There are no hidden fees or extra charges. The monthly lease covers full access to the device, ongoing support, all associated data and product warranty.

When the Smart Mobile calls for a test, simply blow into the mouthpiece whilst looking at the camera. Avoid bright light in the background when taking the test to ensure the camera will detect a face.

If you or someone you know is needing to prove that they are not drinking alcohol, Smart Mobile is the perfect solution. Simply blow into it, and you’ll receive a record of tests taken along with your picture of your face. The data is accurate and can be used in court.

With Smart Mobile, you can easily monitor a friend or family member’s sobriety. By setting up regular tests, you can receive instant reports showing the results. This ensures that you have accurate, real-time data to confirm their sobriety at any time.

Yes, the data from Smart Mobile is court-admissible. It meets the AS 3547:2019 standard for electronic breathalysers, ensuring its accuracy and reliability.

If you are travelling overseas with your Smart Mobile, it will update automatically to the correct time zone. Smart Mobile works in all countries with the exception of the United States of America.

If the time doesn't automatically update, the Smart Mobile can still be used but all test results will be reported in the time zone it was showing at the time the tests were taken.

If someone chooses not to blow into the Smart Mobile, a notification will be sent to everyone that is signed up to receive the reports. When a notification of a skipped test is received, the parties can take appropriate action.

While it’s technically possible for someone other than the intended user to blow into the device, this would be immediately obvious from the photo taken during each test, which is included in the report. See the image below for an example of how the device captures the user’s face.

The Smart Mobile also requires a continuous 3 second blow, ensuring it captures a deep lung sample. This makes it extremely difficult to fake or manipulate the test.