Thermacell’s latest smart mosquito system is bigger and more expensive

June 2, 2026 Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Liv 2.0 is the next generation of Thermacell’s Wi-Fi-connected mosquito protection system. | Image: Thermacell

Thermacell has launched Liv 2.0, the next generation of its Wi-Fi-connected smart mosquito protection system. It features new hardware and can cover a larger area, and Thermacell says its formula can now deter no-see-ums. But it's also more expensive and requires professional installation.

Liv 2.0 uses the same setup as the original Liv - a central hub with a wired repeller system containing its metofluthrin-based repellent - but it features entirely new hardware. Pricing starts at about $1,746 for a system with three repellers, a six-pack of repellent refills, and coverage of up to 900 square feet. That's twice as much as the original, wh …

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