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expiredyslsd posted Jun 9, 2024 1:19 PM

AirThings Wave Plus Smart Air Quality Monitor (Radon, CO2, VOCs & More)

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AirThings has AirThings Wave Plus Smart Air Quality Monitor (Limited Edition Black) on sale for $139. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member yslsd for finding this deal.

Includes the following sensors:
  • Radon
    • You can't see or smell it, but long-term exposure to this radioactive gas is the top cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.
  • Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
    • When it reaches high levels indoors, carbon dioxide (CO2) can cause poor sleep and trouble concentrating.
  • Temperature
    • Temperature is not just a matter of comfort, it can negatively affect sleep quality, mood, and alertness.
  • Airborne chemicals (VOCs)
    • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are airborne chemicals emitted by everyday items - many are harmless but some are toxic.
  • Air pressure
    • Changes in air pressure affect radon levels and, for some, they can trigger headaches, joint stiffness and pain.
  • Humidity
    • High humidity promotes mold growth and aggravates asthma symptoms, while too-dry air can lead to skin and throat irritation.

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AirThings has AirThings Wave Plus Smart Air Quality Monitor (Limited Edition Black) on sale for $139. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member yslsd for finding this deal.

Includes the following sensors:
  • Radon
    • You can't see or smell it, but long-term exposure to this radioactive gas is the top cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.
  • Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
    • When it reaches high levels indoors, carbon dioxide (CO2) can cause poor sleep and trouble concentrating.
  • Temperature
    • Temperature is not just a matter of comfort, it can negatively affect sleep quality, mood, and alertness.
  • Airborne chemicals (VOCs)
    • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are airborne chemicals emitted by everyday items - many are harmless but some are toxic.
  • Air pressure
    • Changes in air pressure affect radon levels and, for some, they can trigger headaches, joint stiffness and pain.
  • Humidity
    • High humidity promotes mold growth and aggravates asthma symptoms, while too-dry air can lead to skin and throat irritation.

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by yslsd

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Jun 9, 2024 5:50 PM
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redmorningJun 9, 2024 5:50 PM
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Use one of these to monitor the radon level in my basement. Works fine for that; however, do not buy if you live in a dry area. Where I live (in the desert apparently), I am below the threshold humidity level. As a result, I am constantly getting alerts that I have poor air quality. There is no way to customize thresholds or select specific alerts.
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Jun 9, 2024 6:04 PM
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davin900Jun 9, 2024 6:04 PM
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Quote from StefanoM3235 :
I live in an apartment in NYC, should I buy one of these? Or is it mainly for homes and basements?
Same question. My building has an old oil-powered boiler in the basement. Not sure if I need something like this.
Jun 9, 2024 6:18 PM
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LondonBenjiJun 9, 2024 6:18 PM
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Quote from Juggernaut_510 :
How does this compare to that google crap they sell?
Perhaps you thought it was crap because you didn't understand what it was that you were using.
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Jun 9, 2024 6:51 PM
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Slickd3alerJun 9, 2024 6:51 PM
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Quote from johnbrian2 :
I got a couple of these a few months ago, and it made it realize I had a pretty serious radon problem that needed mitigation. These are a steal at this price.
What did you do to get rid of the radon?
Jun 9, 2024 7:06 PM
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GoodVibrationsJun 9, 2024 7:06 PM
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Quote from redmorning :
Use one of these to monitor the radon level in my basement. Works fine for that; however, do not buy if you live in a dry area. Where I live (in the desert apparently), I am below the threshold humidity level. As a result, I am constantly getting alerts that I have poor air quality. There is no way to customize thresholds or select specific alerts.
Maybe you should get a humidifier then?
Jun 9, 2024 8:41 PM
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AmusedDime497Jun 9, 2024 8:41 PM
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Quote from clinteastwood :
Does your local Fire DP or other service allow you to rent something like this?

That's what I'd try first.
Home inspector charged $60 for it 👍
Jun 9, 2024 8:42 PM
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AmusedDime497Jun 9, 2024 8:42 PM
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Quote from Slickd3aler :
What did you do to get rid of the radon?
You get a system that throws the gas over your house (active subslab suction )from the basement , cost me $1200 when I moved in back in 2018. there is a gauge that when I look at it I know it is a safe level and outside is working.
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Jun 9, 2024 10:41 PM
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Jun 9, 2024 10:41 PM
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These seem to be a worthwhile investment. I got the last Airthings deal and learned that CO2 levels were rising to about 1500 ppm in my BR at night and PM2.5 and VOC levels get really high when cooking. IDK how much damage these levels actually do long-term but I'm more careful about ensuring I have good ventilation now.
Jun 9, 2024 10:49 PM
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kSMeDBnTYJun 9, 2024 10:49 PM
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Quote from 1-6 :
I hoped it also had PM2.5 but the much more expensive View Plus is the only one that has that. PM2.5 can be found in other standalone sensors so I guess this is a good deal for all the other sensor capabilities you can't find.

You'd have to setup Home Assistant to 'fuse' all the separate data and if you had a multifloor scenario. Hope the View Plus comes back on sale.
Ikea sells a nice tiny unit for $50ish that does do temp, humidity and PM2.5

It's got a decent sensor in there according to the tear down.
Jun 9, 2024 10:55 PM
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SDdawgJun 9, 2024 10:55 PM
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Quote from 1-6 :
I hoped it also had PM2.5 but the much more expensive View Plus is the only one that has that. PM2.5 can be found in other standalone sensors so I guess this is a good deal for all the other sensor capabilities you can't find.

You'd have to setup Home Assistant to 'fuse' all the separate data and if you had a multifloor scenario. Hope the View Plus comes back on sale.
The AirViewPlus is an extremely informative product and that last deal for $168 was great! Highly recommended.

For those not knowing what PM2.5 measures…

PM2.5 is a way to measure how clean or dirty the air is. Imagine tiny, tiny pieces of dust or dirt floating in the air. These pieces are so small that you can't see them with your eyes. PM2.5 tells us how many of these tiny pieces are in the air.

Here's a simple example:

- If you blow up a balloon, and then let it go, it flies around and then falls down. Now imagine instead of one balloon, you have lots and lots of tiny balloons floating in the air all the time. PM2.5 tells us how many of these tiny balloons (tiny pieces of dust) are in the air we breathe.

If there are too many tiny pieces, it means the air is dirty, which can make it harder for us to breathe, like when you play outside on a windy, dusty day. If there are fewer tiny pieces, the air is cleaner, like when you're in a nice, fresh park with lots of trees.

ViewPlus also measures PM1 - 1 um or smaller particulates that can go deeper into your pulmonary system than 2.5um

The Aranet AQI measure on Amazon is also a decent cheaper product if needed
Last edited by SDdawg June 9, 2024 at 04:15 PM.
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Jun 9, 2024 10:55 PM
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TarleyTJun 9, 2024 10:55 PM
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I have one in the bedroom and it's been really insightful re CO2 and VOC levels. Highly recommend even if you don't have the hub, since it'll leverage your phone to periodically upload to the cloud.
Jun 9, 2024 10:59 PM
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SDdawgJun 9, 2024 10:59 PM
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Quote from zen_cohen :
These seem to be a worthwhile investment. I got the last Airthings deal and learned that CO2 levels were rising to about 1500 ppm in my BR at night and PM2.5 and VOC levels get really high when cooking. IDK how much damage these levels actually do long-term but I'm more careful about ensuring I have good ventilation now.
100% truth on the PM2.5 when cooking especially spikes when either food is burning or a lot more smoke … the spike is quite dramatic
Jun 9, 2024 11:03 PM
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z32ttJun 9, 2024 11:03 PM
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I suspect that my wife is harming me by farting too much through the night. Will this help me to test this? Thanks
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Jun 9, 2024 11:36 PM
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Jun 9, 2024 11:36 PM
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Quote from stevelion :
How much was it on the deal price? Also, it says in the description of the View Plus that connects via "WiFi or Airthings SmartLink (with Hub)." Do you know if it stores data in the cloud?

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Jun 9, 2024 11:40 PM
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Raistlin1Jun 9, 2024 11:40 PM
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I have an earlier version of the wave that does radon and humidity, wonder what the shelf life of that sensor is. I've probably had it about 5 years now.

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