Tips (mobile view)
App tips
13 articles
- Where to place your deviceTips for where to place your Airthings monitor for the best readings.
- Does my device need to calibrate?Some sensors need time to calibrate after setup.
- When should I act on radon levels?Radon levels fluctuate, so measure over time before acting.
- Thresholds & notificationsHow to read the device light and set up notifications.
- What causes PM?What particulate matter (PM) is and how to reduce it.
- CO2 measurementsHow often CO2 is sampled and synced to the app.
- Sensor calibrationWhy readings may seem erratic during the first 7 days.
- Harmful VOCsWhy VOC spikes matter and how to respond.
- CO2 levelsHow rising CO2 affects you and how to lower it.
- Radon sensor calibrationWhy radon needs a 30-day average to be meaningful.
- What is radon?What radon gas is and why it varies over time.
- How is radon measured?Radon is expressed as a rolling average, not an instant reading.
- How much radon is too much?How Airthings' color coding reflects radon risk levels.