Frequently asked questions

Where should I place the monitor for best results?

You can use Wave Plus in almost any room indoors where you want to track radon, CO2, VOCs, temperature and humidity. Never place the monitor outdoors or in indoor conditions with over 85% humidity (like a bathroom!) - this can cause permanent damage to the radon sensor inside. For best results, avoid placing it within 3 ft / 90 cm of vents, fans, windows or doors - sources of ventilation that can skew the readings. It's also a good idea to place the device in the room near to where people spend time and at an average breathing height - and never higher than 6 ft (182cm). You can lay it flat or use the screw holes in the backplate to mount it on a wall.

Which smart home systems is it compatible with?

Wave Plus can be used with Homey Bridge and Homey Pro smart home hub devices via Bluetooth. The data it collects can then be used to trigger flows like turning smart plugs on or off, activating smart appliances, and more. When Wave Plus is internet-connected via the hub in a View series monitor, you have more options. For home automation, you can use it with the Homey app or IFTTT. Airthings devices are not yet compatible with systems like HomeKit or SmartThings. Compatibility with Alexa and Google Assistant is limited to audible readings of CO2, VOCs, temperature and humidity - radon is unfortunately not yet supported by these systems

Can I check my live Wave Plus air quality readings in the app from anywhere?

"No (but it's possible!). Let's explain. Wave Plus is equipped with Bluetooth and syncs the air quality data it collects to your app only when your phone is within Bluetooth range (about 30ft or 10m). On its own, it's not connected to the Internet for anytime access. However, if you have a View Plus or other View series monitor, it can act as an Internet hub for your Wave Plus. Just plug your View monitor into a power outlet to activate its hub, then use the Airthings app to link Wave Plus to the hub. With internet connectivity, not only will you be able to access live readings from anywhere, but you will also receive timely notifications when air quality declines. Plus, you can use smart home systems like IFTTT or Homey to create home automation flows using sensor readings as triggers. The Internet is cool."

What can I do to lower my CO2 levels?

In a nutshell, open a window or door. CO2 levels rise and fall regularly indoors - mostly due to human presence. The ventilation rate, amount of people, and length of time in an enclosed space are the key factors affecting CO2 levels. Of these, ventilation is the simplest to control. Try opening a window to allow CO2 to escape instead of continuing to accumulate. It only takes a few minutes with a window open to drop CO2 levels significantly. Is it really cold outside? Open a door between rooms. This will let the CO2 dissipate in a much larger volume of indoor air than just the room you're in. Because fresh air helps you get a better night's sleep, it's a good habit to keep a window slightly open or at least leave the bedroom door open to prevent CO2 for building to high levels. Breathe better. Sleep better.