Wave Plus: how do the measurements work?

Understanding the readings, how the device takes measurements

Updated over a week ago

The Wave Plus logs a radon reading once every hour.

The radon measurements you see in the home screen are always rolling 24 hour averages of the hourly measurements that have been taken.

For example, if you see a radon reading of 10 Bq/m3 in your app, this means 10 Bq/m3 is the average level of radon over the past 24 hours. 

We recommend the ideal measurement is for at least 30 days in one location, due to the nature of radon and its fluctuations. If you initially see high levels when you first set up your monitor, don't be alarmed, the monitor is calibrating and initial readings should not be considered when it comes to taking mitigation action.


If you move your device to another location, we recommend resetting your device and starting a new measurement so the data collected is accurate for the radon exposure in that particular area.

2. Temperature

Temperature is measured every 5 minutes.

Readings are available in Fahrenheit or Celsius.

The reading you see in your app is the most recent measurement taken in the last 5 minutes. However, you can also choose to see average temperature figures over the last 48hrs, week, etc... by continuing to the graphs for temperature in more detail.

Humidity is measured every 5 minutes.

The reading you see in your app is the most recent measurement of relative humidity taken in the last 5 minutes. However, you can also choose to see your average humidity levels over the last 48hrs, week, etc... by continuing to the graphs for humidity in more detail.

4. Air pressure

Air pressure is measured every 5 minutes.

The reading you see in your app is the most recent measurement of barometric pressure taken in the last 5 minutes. However, you can also choose to see your average air pressure levels over the last 48hrs, week, etc... by continuing to the graphs for more detail.

5. VOCs

VOCs are measured every 5 minutes.

VOC stands for volatile organic compounds, and is a total measurement of airborne chemicals in your environment.

The reading you see in your app is the most recent measurement of VOC activity taken in the last 5 minutes. However, you can also choose to see your average TVOC levels over the last 48hrs, week, etc... by continuing to the graphs for more detail.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is measured every 5 minutes.

The reading you see in your app is the most recent measurement of CO2 taken in the last 5 minutes. However, you can also choose to see your average CO2 levels over the last 48hrs, week, etc... by continuing to the graphs for more detail.

Remember! If moving your device to a new location, you should reset your device and start a new measurement. Check here for more detail.

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