“Smart” Vapes

Smart vapes are like smart phones and vaping devices combined into one.

What’s the Concern?

  • Clinicians are concerned the combination of these two highly addictive activities could addict another generation of people to nicotine and exacerbate screen time.
  • Some vaping devices have digital displays that can include animations that illuminate when puffing, offer built-in games, and reward systems for vaping more—such as points and rankings, touchscreens, photo wallpapers, and Bluetooth connectivity.
  • Smart vapes are rapidly increasing in popularity, according to retail data and surveys of middle and high school students published in JAMA.
  • Some devices include flavors like “Merry Berry,” “Strawberry Banana” and “Sky Walker” that are attractive to children. Geek Bar Pulse and Raz are popular brands.
  • These devices are not authorized for sale by the FDA.

What can clinicians do?

A doctor speaks with a teen about "smart" vapes

  • Ask all patients about tobacco use, including smart vapes.
  • Educate patients about the risks of vaping.
  • Provide age-appropriate prevention messages.
  • Offer support to help patients quit vaping.
  • Refer patients to the Live Vape Free Program.