How Satori Alerts Work

A calm notification system designed to speak only when conditions truly change

Satori alerts are designed to reduce uncertainty, not create noise. Satori monitors your child’s outdoor environment continuously, but it only sends alerts when conditions shift into a meaningful respiratory risk pattern.

This means you may go days without receiving an alert, and then receive one at exactly the right moment. That is not inconsistency. That is the system working as intended.

Satori is designed to speak when the environment meaningfully changes—not when it stays the same.

What Triggers an Alert

An alert is triggered when Satori detects that outdoor conditions near your child’s environment have crossed into a risk pattern that may increase respiratory strain for sensitive lungs.

These risk patterns can include:

• Fine particle pollution (PM₂.₅), including smoke and combustion pollution
• Ozone buildup (O₃), which often rises during afternoon hours
• Traffic-related pollution (NO₂), which can spike during commute windows
• Cold, dry air patterns that can tighten sensitive airways
• Stagnant air conditions where pollutants linger instead of clearing
• Weather shifts that amplify irritation for children with respiratory sensitivity

Satori does not alert simply because pollution exists. It alerts when conditions reach a level and shape that is meaningful for your child’s profile.

This is why alerts can sometimes feel early. Satori is designed to detect risk patterns forming before symptoms begin, so you have time to adjust the day calmly.

Monitoring Is Continuous, Delivery Is State-Based

Satori monitors environmental conditions continuously in the background. But it does not send a new alert every time the system checks the air.

Instead, alert delivery is state-based.

This means Satori sends an alert when conditions transition from stable to active. Once a risk condition becomes active, Satori typically stays quiet rather than repeating the same warning over and over. This is intentional. Repeated messages do not create better protection—they create stress and notification fatigue.

If conditions intensify, Satori may send a new alert with higher severity. If conditions improve, Satori returns to quiet mode.

In simple terms: Satori speaks when something important changes. If the environment stays the same, Satori stays quiet—because you already have the signal you need.

Alert Frequency: Why You Might Get One Message (Or Several)

It is common for parents to expect a monitoring system to send frequent messages throughout the day. But Satori is intentionally designed to do the opposite.

One alert does not mean Satori stopped monitoring. It means Satori detected the risk pattern, notified you, and then continued monitoring quietly in the background.

If the same risk condition remains active for hours, Satori usually will not repeat itself. This prevents unnecessary anxiety and keeps alerts meaningful.

If you receive multiple alerts in a single day, it typically means something new occurred, such as:

• A different pollutant pattern emerged
• The risk level escalated
• Conditions shifted into a more important time window, such as bedtime or school activity hours

In other words, multiple alerts usually reflect multiple meaningful changes—not spam.

Quiet Periods vs. Risk Periods (Silence Is Normal)

Quiet periods are a normal and expected part of Satori.

Many days do not contain meaningful respiratory risk patterns. Pollution levels may be stable. Weather conditions may be gentle. Airflow may be clearing irritants naturally. In these situations, Satori has nothing urgent to say.

Satori is not designed to send “everything is fine” texts just to prove it is working. That kind of constant messaging can create unnecessary stress and reduce trust over time.

If Satori is quiet, that is often the best possible outcome.

You may still receive your daily Signature Score forecast even when no alerts occur. The forecast helps you plan tomorrow. Alerts are reserved for real-time risk patterns forming today.

SMS Timing: Why an Alert Might Arrive Earlier Than Expected

Satori alerts are designed to arrive early enough to be useful.

Respiratory irritation patterns often build before symptoms begin. By the time a child starts coughing or wheezing, the environmental trigger may have already been present for hours.

That is why Satori may alert you before school drop-off, before outdoor play, or before sleep. The goal is not to alarm you. The goal is to give you enough time to make small adjustments that reduce exposure.

When an alert arrives early, it is usually because Satori is detecting the beginning of a pattern—not waiting for the worst moment.

This is the core value of the system: proactive awareness, delivered calmly and at the right time.

What an Alert Message Looks Like (And How to Read It in 10 Seconds)

Satori alerts are designed to be read quickly, without requiring you to interpret air quality charts or technical measurements.

Most alerts follow a simple structure:

1) What is happening
Satori will tell you what environmental pattern is forming, such as rising smoke particles, ozone buildup, or cold-dry air conditions.

2) Why it matters for your child
Satori will briefly explain why that pattern may increase respiratory strain, especially for children with asthma or known sensitivities.

3) What to do right now
Satori will suggest a small set of practical steps you can take immediately. These recommendations are designed to be realistic, low-effort, and protective—such as adjusting outdoor timing, reducing exertion during a peak window, or 

strengthening the indoor environment before sleep.

Satori avoids overwhelming alerts with excessive numbers. The goal is not to turn you into an environmental scientist. 

The goal is to give you clarity you can act on in seconds.

Why You Might Get Alerts That Feel “Mild”

Some Satori alerts may feel mild or cautious, especially if you were expecting only high-severity warnings.

This is intentional.

Mild alerts are often early signals that conditions are beginning to form. They are designed to help you act before irritation builds into a more difficult episode. For many children, small environmental stressors can become meaningful when they overlap with exercise, school exposure, nighttime sleep, or recovery from a recent illness.

A mild alert does not mean your child will have symptoms. It means the environment is shifting in a way that may increase strain, and Satori is giving you an early opportunity to reduce exposure.

Satori is designed for prevention, not panic.

How Alerts Relate to the Signature Score (Forecast vs. Real-Time)

Satori provides two different kinds of guidance: daily forecasts and real-time alerts. They work together, but they serve different purposes.

The Signature Score is a daily forecast for tomorrow. It helps you plan ahead by identifying the overall risk level and the time window most worth protecting.

Alerts are real-time notifications for today. They activate when conditions shift unexpectedly or cross into a meaningful risk pattern while the day is already in progress.

This is why it is possible to have a low Signature Score for tomorrow and still receive an alert that day. The forecast is about what is expected. Alerts are about what is happening now.

Together, they create a full safety loop: planning in advance, and protection in real time when conditions change.

Common Questions About Alerts

Why did I get an alert but someone else didn’t?

Satori alerts are personalized. Two families in the same city may receive different alerts because their locations, daily exposure patterns, and sensitivity profiles are different. Even small differences in neighborhood airflow, traffic density, or asthma severity can change how risk is interpreted by our system.

Why did Satori stop texting after the first alert?

Because the alert already delivered the signal. Satori continues monitoring in the background, but it avoids repeating the same message while the condition remains active. If risk escalates or shifts, Satori may send a new alert.

Why did I get an alert at night?

Nighttime is one of the most important respiratory windows for many children. Air can become trapped, indoor recovery matters more, and symptoms often appear during sleep. If Satori detects a meaningful pattern forming before or during bedtime, it may alert you to protect the sleep window.

Why am I getting alerts during school hours?

Many children spend their most active outdoor time at school, including recess and PE. Satori may alert during school hours if conditions are shifting into a risk window that could affect exertion or breathing stability.

Can I turn alerts off?

Alerts are part of Satori’s core protection system, so they cannot be permanently disabled. However, you can temporarily pause alerts if needed, and they will automatically resume on the date you choose.

What if we are traveling?

If your child is not currently in their normal environment, it is best to pause alerts temporarily or update your location information if travel will be extended. This prevents alerts that are no longer relevant to where your child is actually breathing.

Does an alert mean my child will have symptoms?

No. An alert means the environment has shifted into a pattern that may increase respiratory strain. It is an early warning signal, not a prediction of symptoms. Many children will be unaffected, especially if small protective steps are taken early.

What if I think an alert doesn’t match my child’s experience?

That usually means your child’s profile needs a small adjustment. Over time, accurate triggers, symptom timing, and location details improve precision and reduce unnecessary alerts.