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Arnaud Bonzom@ArnaudBonzom·6d

Also interesting that @airthings doesn’t offer bundles with 3-5+ devices, especially for people looking to equip their whole home. Ideally, I’d want three: - one for the bedroom, - one for the office, - and one for the living room. cc @o_arnstein_O

@levelsio@levelsio

I got the @airthings Plus (unaffiliated, I just like the product), I think @norbertdragan recommended it I been through so many air sensors, and I really think this is the best one so I bought one for living room and then another one for bedroom, and will get another one for my coworking Why so many? Well one of the sensors I bought turned out to be a fake random number generator 😂 Another one kept phoning home to Chinese servers, kinda dodgy. Another one had values that made sense but turned out to be based on kinda estimating from other sensor values, so it didn't actually HAVE the sensor it displayed about (this is common to save money) Why the Airthings is so great: - The device is just super thoughtful and non-invasive, the screen is e-ink (I think?), no backlit, no LEDs shining at you, just black and white, it looks like a paper screen, beautiful, it knows its place! - It measures A LOT of things: AQI (PM2.5+PM10), CO2 (!), VOC, Radon (!), humidity and temperature, and it actually has sensors for all! - You don't need to pair it to WiFi, it just works by itself! (why is this great? So I remember getting that Awair sensor and I was in a hotel nomading and I couldn't even set it up cause captive hotel portal, such an Internet of Shit design to not be able to set up without WiFi) - But when you do pair it with WiFi, it easily connects to your Home Assistant and sends your sensor data to HA without any issue, that lets you automate stuff based on your air quality I love it :D

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Airthings@airthings·5 May

@SurrealBlend @levelsio @NorbertDragan You’re very welcome 😁

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Michael Caporale@SurrealBlend·5 May

@airthings @levelsio @NorbertDragan Thanks for confirming!

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@levelsio@levelsio·2 May

I got the @airthings Plus (unaffiliated, I just like the product), I think @norbertdragan recommended it I been through so many air sensors, and I really think this is the best one so I bought one for living room and then another one for bedroom, and will get another one for my coworking Why so many? Well one of the sensors I bought turned out to be a fake random number generator 😂 Another one kept phoning home to Chinese servers, kinda dodgy. Another one had values that made sense but turned out to be based on kinda estimating from other sensor values, so it didn't actually HAVE the sensor it displayed about (this is common to save money) Why the Airthings is so great: - The device is just super thoughtful and non-invasive, the screen is e-ink (I think?), no backlit, no LEDs shining at you, just black and white, it looks like a paper screen, beautiful, it knows its place! - It measures A LOT of things: AQI (PM2.5+PM10), CO2 (!), VOC, Radon (!), humidity and temperature, and it actually has sensors for all! - You don't need to pair it to WiFi, it just works by itself! (why is this great? So I remember getting that Awair sensor and I was in a hotel nomading and I couldn't even set it up cause captive hotel portal, such an Internet of Shit design to not be able to set up without WiFi) - But when you do pair it with WiFi, it easily connects to your Home Assistant and sends your sensor data to HA without any issue, that lets you automate stuff based on your air quality I love it :D

Vadym 🇺🇦🇩🇪🇪🇺@voituk

@levelsio Which sensor you are using? Would you recommend it? P.S. Totally got the same dilemma

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Airthings@airthings·5 May

@SurrealBlend @levelsio @NorbertDragan Hi @SurrealBlend yes - it's the View Plus 🙌 (Space Pro is the B2B version, based on much of the same tech and sensors, just some added extras for optimizing larger workplace & school-type environments). Happy to help if you'd like any more info🙂

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Michael Caporale@SurrealBlend·3 May

Been curious about CO2 monitoring for a while. Thanks for recommending. Is this basically the same as the View Plus? The one you showed "Space Pro" is not for direct sale... Looks about the same, just doesn't measure some extra things like light, noise and viruses? airthings.com/view-plus

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Alex Roy@AlexRoy144·3 May

@levelsio @airthings @NorbertDragan I swear by @airthings

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Airthings@airthings·5 May

@andersmarksen @levelsio You're welcome, super happy to hear that 🙌Just message if you need anything!

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Anders Marksen@andersmarksen·5 May

@airthings @levelsio Well then I look forward to joining the @airthings family very soon! Thanks for the link 🙏

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@levelsio@levelsio·5 May

🌡️ When we sleep our AC is set to 17°C with fan on 4/5 and pointed downwards I have to manually move the vents downward cause Mitsubishi Electric AC won't do downward to avoid dripping water, if I don't move them the lowest setting still is 45° angle and blasts cold air at us which is annoying for your nose and makes you sneezy Me and gf have thick blankets which I believe is kinda cultural, I'm Dutch so much of the winter it's cold and you need thick blankets, she's South Brazilian which is similar climate So no it's not cold for us, not until we leave the bed in the morning but then we shut the AC off Usually when I post we sleep so cold, people from hot countries say it's way too cold and say they sleep perfectly at like 27°C or 81°F, that's nice and all but also those countries have 1) low productivity, 2) lower IQ, 3) lower education levels, which is all related to sleep quality, which in turn affects cognitive ability Singapore is a great example of that, without AC it's 30°C / 86°F, but when they installed AC decades ago it became rich which its founding father Lee Kuan Yew attributes to AC My conviction is most of the world sleeps way too hot and it's making everyone dumb

ole@OleNMoritz

@levelsio Can you also share the room temperature?

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Airthings@airthings·5 May

@andersmarksen @levelsio Can 100% confirm, we do love a cold bedroom 🇳🇴❄️ And yes to cloud API! You can learn more here about that (& integrations) if helpful: help.airthings.com/en/collections…

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Anders Marksen@andersmarksen·5 May

Thanks, @airthings looks great, can access the data via their cloud api as well it seems. I haven't bought from Amazon for that reason, how can I trust the numbers etc. I am 100% built for the cold. I have added AC to my workspace too, I run AC in the car. If I'm thinking or working in any way then I need to be ≤ 20 ºC!

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Airthings@airthings·5 May

@levelsio Amazing - thanks for sharing this update! So cool to see how small change has already meant way lower CO2. And that sleep score 👏😍

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@levelsio@levelsio·5 May

🌡️ Update: 100% sleep score with bathroom fan on to keep CO2 low It sucks CO2 out of the room and creates a low pressure field that brings in new fresh air from outside the room Last time 100% sleep was in an Airbnb in Brazil we stayed which was a house built in 1970s mostly wood and very breathable, but our house is modern and very insulated So it seems it worked to improve our sleep Science supports this: high CO2 levels above 1500 cause fragmented sleep, more brief awakenings, less deep sleep and worse REM Also CO2 levels are a proxy for other air contaminants which build up in a closed bedroom so keeping it low is good We can go lower to 400-500 ppm with a real bedroom fan/vent but again this is a good start So if you're having sleep problems, check your CO2 levels

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Airthings@airthings·5 May

Thanks so much for writing back! That’s totally fair, travel or using it in a vacation home are definitely nice use cases, and we know different homes and customers have different needs. One thing to add (because we love talking about radon whenever we can 😇) is that for at-home use, radon isn’t something a purifier can detect or handle (yet 😅). So if radon is a concern where you live (you can explore data from our monitors at radonmap.com), a standalone monitor like ours can be really useful. Used alongside something like Mila, it can then give you the complete picture of your home’s air quality.

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borisberjan@borisberjan·5 May

@airthings @jack Thanks for clarifying awesome of you guys to engage. Specifically to those points does all of the above though. I think the better use case you have is when I travel I ca check air when I don’t have my home system

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jack@jack·3 May

agree, this is the best i've found

@levelsio@levelsio

I got the @airthings Plus (unaffiliated, I just like the product), I think @norbertdragan recommended it I been through so many air sensors, and I really think this is the best one so I bought one for living room and then another one for bedroom, and will get another one for my coworking Why so many? Well one of the sensors I bought turned out to be a fake random number generator 😂 Another one kept phoning home to Chinese servers, kinda dodgy. Another one had values that made sense but turned out to be based on kinda estimating from other sensor values, so it didn't actually HAVE the sensor it displayed about (this is common to save money) Why the Airthings is so great: - The device is just super thoughtful and non-invasive, the screen is e-ink (I think?), no backlit, no LEDs shining at you, just black and white, it looks like a paper screen, beautiful, it knows its place! - It measures A LOT of things: AQI (PM2.5+PM10), CO2 (!), VOC, Radon (!), humidity and temperature, and it actually has sensors for all! - You don't need to pair it to WiFi, it just works by itself! (why is this great? So I remember getting that Awair sensor and I was in a hotel nomading and I couldn't even set it up cause captive hotel portal, such an Internet of Shit design to not be able to set up without WiFi) - But when you do pair it with WiFi, it easily connects to your Home Assistant and sends your sensor data to HA without any issue, that lets you automate stuff based on your air quality I love it :D

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Airthings@airthings·4 May

@stemonteduro @levelsio @Jesper_Bee Amaze! Now go check your air quality - no matter whose monitor you use. Breathe safe! 💛

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stemonte@stemonteduro·4 May

@airthings @levelsio @Jesper_Bee i had to follow, not for the awesome sensor but for this reply

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@levelsio@levelsio·4 May

🌡️ Update on the CO2 bedroom saga I tried this tip by @jesper_bee We have a bathroom in the bedroom with a vent (for removing humidity after showering), so I kept the door open and vent on Anyway it worked CO2 at night peaked at 850ppm, still a bit high but almost half of before with window closed, improvement Sleep was 95% on WHOOP and gf 91% on OURA (inb4 cancelled for tracking things *omg so neurotic*) Will try window open + bathroom vent open tonight but again sound outside at night is an issue The real solution is an inward vent tube to actual bedroom though, as I think the bathroom vent is outward and doesn't get us to 400ppm CO2 by itself Nice fresh air 💨

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Airthings@airthings·4 May

@TonsTweetings Hi! Thanks for your message. Unfortunately, our consumer monitors aren’t available in Thailand just yet, as we’re not certified there. We’re always exploring new markets though, so hopefully one day 🙂🤞

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Tonno@TonsTweetings·3 May

@airthings hi there. I tried to make a purchase but online it doesn’t seam you ship to Thailand?

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Airthings@airthings·4 May

Hi! Really great question, especially if you’re already using something like Mila (also a great product!). The main difference is that View Plus is focused on helping you understand your air: - The best place to purify isn’t always the best place to monitor; for example, radon is typically measured in basements or lower living areas, and you'd maybe use a purifier in a bedroom or family room - Purifiers can't catch things like radon or CO2, they require ventilation or other changes - If you use both, you can actually see how effective your purifier is, for example, how quickly PM levels drop - It also helps you understand how everyday things, such as cooking, fireplaces, and cleaning products, impact your air So you’re not just filtering, but also knowing what’s happening and why. Monitoring and purifying together work really well. Hope that helps🙂

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borisberjan@borisberjan·3 May

Genuinely curious why I would buy this as a standalone. For context I have milacares.com (no affiliation and not promoting) to not only read the air but optimize it at the same time with high end filters. I could see this device being useful for travel but not for home or office Would love your perspective

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Airthings@airthings·4 May

@meattle @levelsio @NorbertDragan That reading doesn't add up - you deserved better from us. DM your email and we'll make it right 🙏

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Jay Meattle@meattle·3 May

I wanted Airthings to work so much. Bought it in 2023 or so…. After about a year of owning it I had instances where when I kept it next to an open window (to test as there were instances where the readings were a head scratcher), the co2 reading remained at 900+! Airthings customer support was not helpful…

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Madhava Jay@madhavajay·2 May

@levelsio @airthings @NorbertDragan They’re great, also grab a few Wave Enhances as they pair with the larger plus and cost less and require less batteries. airthings.com/wave-enhance

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Airthings@airthings·4 May

@Arithmos0x @levelsio @NorbertDragan Oof, that shouldn't be happening! Shoot us a DM or hit up support@airthings.com and our team will take a look 🔧

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//Arithmos@Arithmos0x·2 May

@levelsio @airthings @NorbertDragan Also, mine chews through batteries so be prepared.

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@levelsio@levelsio·4 May

@stemonteduro @Jesper_Bee Radon is very bad, you should not ignore it

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Airthings@airthings·4 May

@levelsio We waved our magic wand and you’ll now find a USB-C port in the back of your View Plus 🪄 pair it with our bluetooth monitors and they’ll sync without you having to hover nearby help.airthings.com/en/articles/55…

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@levelsio@levelsio·3 May

Only request I have is add a USB-C port in the back cause for some reason it runs on batteries

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Airthings@airthings·4 May

@levelsio @NorbertDragan If it’s helpful (Space Pro is sold to B2B customers), here’s the consumer grade monitor, View Plus. It monitors PM, radon, CO2, VOCs, temp, humidity & diff pressure: airthings.com/view-plus

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Airthings@airthings·3 May

@Jason Thank you for sharing 😁 so great to hear they’re helping you stay in control of your air quality!

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