{"id":45443,"date":"2019-11-18T08:07:42","date_gmt":"2019-11-18T08:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automatedhome.com\/?p=45443"},"modified":"2022-01-09T14:48:33","modified_gmt":"2022-01-09T14:48:33","slug":"review-airthings-wave-mini-smart-indoor-air-quality-monitor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automatedhome.com\/reviews\/review-airthings-wave-mini-smart-indoor-air-quality-monitor.html","title":{"rendered":"Review: Airthings Wave Mini Smart Indoor Air Quality Monitor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We’ve been using the all-singing all-dancing Wave Plus<\/a> for around six months now. But Airthings also have another smart indoor air quality monitor, the entry-level ‘Wave Mini’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Mini is a little 10 cm disk that drops the Radon, CO2 and air pressure detecting capabilities of its big brother, reducing the price considerably whilst retaining sensors for VOC’s, Temperature and Humidity…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The TVOC sensor monitors toxins and chemicals that are present in the air that can cause negative health effects, such as headaches and rashes, as well as measuring temperature and humidity. <\/p>Airthings<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Set Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Setup is fast and simple via the smartphone app and our unit performed a firmware update after it was completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Mini can sit on any flat surface, or use the included tabletop stand for an upright position if you prefer. Cleverly the magnetic battery cover doubles as a wall mount for a third option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The included 3 x AA batteries should run the monitor for around 2 years according to Airthings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once the mini is sited and settled a simple wave of your hand near its front panel triggers the LEDs to give you a traffic light view of the air quality in your room…<\/p>\n\n\n\n