Remote Alcohol Monitoring In NZ For Family Court, Custody And Peace Of Mind
Remote alcohol monitoring lets you prove you are alcohol free from wherever you are, without travelling to a testing centre. Every test is verified and reported automatically, giving the court, your lawyer, your family or your employer evidence they can rely on.
Not sure which option suits you? Call our team and we will help you choose.
Why Use Remote Alcohol Monitoring
- Remote monitoring is often used to rebuild trust after concerns about alcohol, such as in family court proceedings, parenting arrangements and custody handovers. Regular verified tests build a clear record of sobriety over time.
- Testing fits around daily life. Tests can be scheduled, random or taken whenever you choose, at home, at work or on the road, with results sent automatically to the people who need them.
How Remote Monitoring Builds Trust
Verified Identity
Every test captures your face, so there is no doubt about who took it.
Accurate Fuel Cell Results
Both options use fuel cell sensors, the same type of technology used in police breathalysers.
Automatic Reporting
Results, missed tests and alerts go straight to your lawyer, case manager or other approved people.
Who Uses Remote Alcohol Monitoring
Family Court And Parenting
Parents use monitoring to show the court and the other parent that care time and handovers are alcohol free, often as part of a parenting order or agreement.
Lawyers And Case Managers
Counsel and case managers receive verified results and missed test alerts without arranging in-person testing, with reports ready to put before the court.
Employers
Employers use monitoring to support a return to work or a workplace agreement, with tests timed around shifts.
Recovery And Personal Accountability
Many people choose monitoring themselves, to stay on track in recovery or to rebuild trust with family, backed by a record they can share.
How It Works
1. Talk To Us
Call or email our team. We will help you choose the right option for your situation.
2. Set Your Schedule
We agree a testing schedule with you and the people monitoring you, and set who receives the results.
3. Test And Report
You take your tests wherever you are. Results, photos and alerts are sent automatically, and you stop when monitoring is no longer needed.
Compare Our Remote Alcohol Monitoring Options
Smart Mobile
Smart Mobile is an all-in-one handheld monitoring device with its own camera and mobile connection. No smartphone is needed, and results are stored until signal returns. It suits people who want a dedicated device that does it all.
$299 per month
Smart Breath
Smart Breath pairs a key ring sized breathalyser with an app on your own smartphone. It adds continuous GPS tracking and can ask for a test when you arrive somewhere, such as a custody handover. It suits people who want something small and discreet, or cases where location matters.
$299 per month
Which Option Suits You?
Choose Smart Mobile if
- You do not have a smartphone, or would rather keep monitoring off your phone
- You want one dedicated device with its own camera and mobile connection
- You travel or spend time out of signal, as results are stored until it returns
Choose Smart Breath if
- You want a small breathalyser that fits on your key ring
- Your lawyer or the court wants to know where you are, not only whether you are sober
- You need tests triggered on arrival, such as before picking up children
Frequently asked questions
What Is Remote Alcohol Monitoring?
Remote alcohol monitoring is breath alcohol testing you complete wherever you are. Each test is verified with a photo or video and sent automatically to the people monitoring you.
Is Remote Monitoring Accepted By The Family Court?
Remote alcohol monitoring is widely used in family court and parenting arrangements in New Zealand. Talk to your lawyer about what your case needs, and we can provide reports in the format they ask for.
What Is The Difference Between Smart Mobile And Smart Breath?
Smart Mobile is an all-in-one device that does not need a smartphone. Smart Breath uses a small breathalyser with an app on your own phone and adds continuous GPS tracking.
Who Receives The Results?
Results can go to you, your lawyer, case manager, employer or other approved people, instantly or as daily, weekly or monthly reports.
Do I Need To Visit A Testing Centre?
No. Every test is done wherever you are, and results are sent automatically. You only need to contact us to start, change or stop monitoring.
Can Tests Be Random?
Yes. Both options support scheduled, random and voluntary tests, so testing can match a court order, a parenting agreement or your own plan.
Is There A Minimum Term?
No. Both options are month to month, so you can stop once monitoring is no longer needed.