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Awair Know What s in the Air You Breathe Air Quality Monitor
Last Updated: June 25, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.3
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/10
Total Reviews
414
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131
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Software Platform
27android, awair, oreo, setup, data
+59%
-41%
" ... The features and reporting via app and communication over IFTTT was near flawless (required abit of tinkering). ... "
" ... App is solid ... "
" ... Integration with IFTTT is great! ... "
" ... I wish the app had some options to export weekly or monthly graphs, that would make this product about perfect in my opinion. ... "
" ... Setup via bluetooth and wifi took some work because of android platform but was able to get resolved. ... "
" ... The app is solid, the advice is useful, and the device shows the makers love what they are creating. ... "
" ... Once it was set up, I jidt logged in using my Pixel phone and it works great now. ... Very nice looking and the app is informative. ... I'll update again when I have more time with it. ... "
" ... I guess that review belongs on the app store. ... "
Device Compatibility
23android, awair, devices, app, wifi
+35%
-65%
" ... You lose connection, you lose your data. ... I've spoken with support on this and they said that the device cannot connect to 5GHz, and it is not capable of differentiating between 2.4 and 5GHz, so it keeps trying to connect to the 5GHz even though it can't use it. ... This is absolutely not the correct way to set up wifi and can cause issues with other devices. ... "
" ... Needs Android 7.x or less to connect. ... Otherwise they require you to contact support through email to guide you through the upgrade process via bluetooth. ... "
" ... Lots of trouble connecting to modern Android phones, or some wifi networks (i.e. ... "
" ... I tried to connect to my phone via Bluetooth and it failed. ... "
" ... No other device i work with has any issues staying connected to my network, but this disconnected twice in less than 24 hours. ... "
" ... I hope next time the connection is lost, I don't have to do a hard reset just to reconnect. ... - The device is unable to reconnect by itself ... "
" ... we couldn't get it to connect to our wifi from the moment it came out of the box ... "
" ... It works but does not connect to the app on my iPhone. ... "
Apps
20awair, data, oreo, graphs, android
+75%
-25%
" ... I don't use the app much, even though it also seems pretty good, because of the lack of collected data. ... "
" ... App is solid ... "
" ... There is also a very nice iPhone app that logs the levels and displays nice graphs and notifications. ... "
" ... The phone app offers pretty good historical graphs too. ... "
" ... Google Pixel XL (2016 model), my main phone, which is running Android Oreo. ... Two different LG G-Pad 8.2 tablets running Android (pre-Oreo). ... Setup completed without issue, and the app itself works great on all of my devices and lets me control the unit now that setup is complete. ... "
" ... The features and reporting via app and communication over IFTTT was near flawless (required abit of tinkering). ... "
" ... I guess that review belongs on the app store. ... "
" ... The app is solid, the advice is useful, and the device shows the makers love what they are creating. ... "
Product Reliability
18months, awair, weeks, unit, device
+39%
-61%
" ... Constant connectivity issues make this device almost unusable. ... "
" ... It doesn't seem to be working ... "
" ... It's not working and I've only had the product for a month ... "
" ... There are a few significant issues: ... "
" ... Device stopped working after 8 months. ... "
" ... I tried the good old 0000 and 1234 but they failed. ... "
" ... The bigger issue is that during the last week I had less than 50% uptime of this thing. ... "
" ... The last reset didn’t work. ... "
Wifi
18wi fi, network, awair, router, disconnects
+28%
-72%
" ... Lots of trouble connecting to modern Android phones, or some wifi networks (i.e. ... "
" ... More and more frequent disconnects from wifi. ... "
" ... Relies on a WiFi, so if your working space does not allow to connect unknown devices to even a guest network, this is of little use. ... "
" ... Would have a much higher star rating if it would just stay connected to my Wi-Fi. ... "
" ... I had this shipped internationally after reading the reviews, and was frustrated and disappointed that I can't use it on the wireless network in my office because it won't allow itself to be configured with a login and password. ... "
" ... First, it randomly disconnects from Wi-Fi that other devices have no issue staying on. ... "
" ... Also, it needs WiFi to work. ... "
" ... Awair doesn't show any readings unless it's connected to WiFi and connected to the Awair servers-- which are unreliable & seem to always be down. ... "
Cleaning
16co2, dust levels, humidity, voc, dust level
+56%
-44%
" ... As a result we have changed air cleaning strategies. ... "
" ... Once I started using RO water in my humidifiers, the dust levels settled. ... So, now that my house good humidity, I have no accurate reading of dust. ... "
" ... It's made an impact on my life by helping me stay on top of my co2 and dust levels. ... "
" ... The indicator on the air purifier showed great air quality but this Awair dust still showed 250. ... "
" ... I use the Awair in my office and can definitely say it’s prompted me to act on a number of days now to clean up the air. ... Also integrated well with my Nest thermostat so now the HVAC auto circulated the air every time dust levels increase. ... "
" ... Helps me keep the air in my bedroom and kitchen clean as a whistle! ... "
" ... Most of all the Particulate Matter or Dust sensor is very sensitive allowing us to see what cleaning and a/c filtration schedules are the most productive. ... "
" ... -The dust reading is pegged at max constantly, even when I shut the thing in the closet with a HEPA filter running. ... Easy to read, intuitive, and clean interface on the app and the device itself. ... "
Ease of Use
13setup, easy to use, easy to set, easy, intuitive
+85%
-15%
" ... Easy to use hard to tell how accurate it is but it will surprise you at how small things like opening a window or other things around the house can modify the air. ... "
" ... Easy to read, intuitive, and clean interface on the app and the device itself. ... "
" ... It is easy to set up, easy to use, and not too shabby looking. ... "
" ... This was easy to setup and the app relatively intuitive. ... It took less than 5 minutes to setup and was easy to individualize after that. ... "
" ... The Awair units are much more user friendly and look great. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up and is easy to use. ... "
" ... It's stylish, easy to hook up, and useful. ... "
" ... It is easy to set-up and gives you constant feedback on your home environment. ... "
Accuracy
13seems, readings, accuracy, humidity, worth the money
+85%
-15%
" ... Seems to be highly accurate when measuring common air quality factors. ... "
" ... 2nd - I question the accuracy of the readings. ... - The humidity seems accurate ... "
" ... However, it does seem accurate enough imo just based on my own sensations. ... "
" ... As for its assessment, it seems fairly accurate. ... "
" ... If they were accurate, there wouldn't be such a huge disparity. ... "
" ... It seems to be quite accurate at least with tempura ture and humidity. ... "
" ... After a few days, the VOC readings are ROCKETED way off the charts. ... "
" ... Not sure about the measurement accuracy because the readings don't perfectly match with my other sensors but certainly a great device to look at relative changes of multiple parameters. ... "
Capacity
12room, house, awair, living, co2
+83%
-17%
" ... Used it in the bedroom to help identify air impurities. ... "
" ... This is a really valuable tool to have in an NYC apartment, especially after building renovations, to visualize all the different ways I could breathe better. ... "
" ... provides good insight into room status. ... "
" ... We would highly recommend the Awair to anyone wanting to monitor the air their family is living in each and every day. ... "
" ... Between living in NYC and expecting a baby, we wanted to get a better sense of the quality of air in our apartment. ... "
" ... I've got this on the shelf of my entertainment stand in the living room and the numbers immediately change when my heater goes on, so it's definitely sensitive! ... "
" ... I bought three units, one for each level of my house. ... "
" ... Helps me keep the air in my bedroom and kitchen clean as a whistle! ... "
Network
11network, connectivity, wi fi, router, disconnects
+9%
-91%
" ... Relies on a WiFi, so if your working space does not allow to connect unknown devices to even a guest network, this is of little use. ... "
" ... The measurements are recorded only when it i connected to your network, but it drops the connection constantly. ... "
" ... The Awair is about 30 feet from the closest wifi access point with no barriers. ... It still drops connection every day or two. ... "
" ... Also, it needs WiFi to work. ... "
" ... First, it randomly disconnects from Wi-Fi that other devices have no issue staying on. ... "
" ... More and more frequent disconnects from wifi. ... "
" ... Also this product suffers from connectivity issues. ... "
Setup
10easy, app, easy to setup, awair, wifi
+90%
-10%
" ... It is easy to set up, easy to use, and not too shabby looking. ... "
" ... Contacted Awair directly and they were extremely professional in helping me. ... "
" ... I think this is a great product with a beautiful design, and unfortunately a bad setup experience for me. ... The setup process itself, if the instructions work as intended, is fairly quick and painless. ... Setup completed without issue, and the app itself works great on all of my devices and lets me control the unit now that setup is complete. ... "
" ... This was easy to setup and the app relatively intuitive. ... It took less than 5 minutes to setup and was easy to individualize after that. ... "
" ... Customer service was pretty helpful by telling me what's going on with the bug and some easy workarounds to get it setup while they work on fixing the bug. ... "
" ... The program will install but the program has no icon! ... "
" ... Setup to WiFi was easy, no software problems yet. ... "
Design
10wood, really nice, device looks, love the design, looks great
+100%
" ... Very nice design with real wood casing. ... "
" ... Looks really nice though! ... "
" ... Design is relatively good and classic looking. ... "
" ... It looks nice. ... "
" ... Nice design that fits in well with various decor (I have the wood one, and it looks like a quality piece, not cheap). ... "
" ... Device looks very nice and seems to work well! ... "
" ... It's a very nice looking device. ... "
" ... The best design is very mininimal, nothing compared to the competition ... "
Bluetooth
8wifi, via bluetooth, setup, process, pairing
+38%
-63%
" ... Unfortunately, pairing is very poorly implemented. ... If you somehow manage to pair this device with a phone, you might notice intermittent issues with its Wifi connection. ... "
" ... Otherwise they require you to contact support through email to guide you through the upgrade process via bluetooth. ... "
" ... I tried to connect to my phone via Bluetooth and it failed. ... "
Marketplace
7works as advertised, awair, website, review, delivery
+57%
-43%
" ... Awair ave us a real picture of what is in the air. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Product works as advertised ... "
" ... Amazon delivery was amazing on their end of the delivery. ... The AWAIR was everything as advertised and expected. ... "
Display Clarity
6proper, knock feature, easy to read, awair, air quality
+83%
-17%
" ... The display is unique but not detailed enough compared to other air quality monitors with full proper displays on them. ... For the next generation, I would recommend Awair to keep the nice case but add a proper display. ... "
" ... The “knock” feature is neat in allowing you to wake the display when you have it off at night. ... "
" ... It definitely does what it advertises, but I have one product feature request: Please make the number on the display customizable! ... "
" ... They have an easy to read display, you can get an idea of your air quality with just a glance. ... "
" ... The display is pretty good at adjusting for all light conditions so it's always easy to read. ... "
Other
5awair, sensors, accurate, readings, voc
+60%
-40%
" ... I don't have another type of air quality sensor so I'm not able to test the accuracy of the Awair. ... The sensors in the Awair are pretty helpful in showing you what needs improving. ... "
" ... The CO2 sensor is accurate and the graphing feature demonstrates how higher occupancy and/or overnight levels rise until you open up in the morning. ... Most of all the Particulate Matter or Dust sensor is very sensitive allowing us to see what cleaning and a/c filtration schedules are the most productive. ... "
" ... Not sure about the measurement accuracy because the readings don't perfectly match with my other sensors but certainly a great device to look at relative changes of multiple parameters. ... "
Price
5200, paid, money, justify, cost
+40%
-60%
" ... This device is relatively inexpensive but still not worth the money because it’s not even accurate. ... "
" ... It is OK product but it cannot justify its price tag. ... "
Lagging
4-100%
" ... The Awair also seems to disconnect every so often. ... "
" ... The last reset didn’t work. ... "
" ... Then I reset the unit many times. ... "
" ... Constantly having to unplug it and reset it. ... "
Returns
4returned, late, returning, replace, awair
-100%
" ... I will not replace. ... "
" ... My fiance started to use the Awair 2 days later and realized that it was a waste of money it was too late to return-the 30 day window had passed. ... "
" ... Purchased and returned. ... "
" ... At this point I cannot return it. ... "
Product As Described
4awair, advertised
+100%
" ... Awair ave us a real picture of what is in the air. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Product works as advertised ... "
" ... The AWAIR was everything as advertised and expected. ... "
Notifications
3push, phone, spam, sending, helpful
+33%
-67%
" ... Notifications are inaccurate: ... "
Clock
3use, retro
+67%
-33%
" ... The fact that I can use it as a clock was a pleasant surprise (I wasn’t aware it could do that) as I needed a new one. ... "
" ... It essentially a retro LED clock now, for $200. ... "
Cooling
3cool, turn, room, even, air
+67%
-33%
" ... Really cool product. ... "
ISP
3internet, data, connection, able
+33%
-67%
" ... You lose connection, you lose your data. ... "
" ... We never were able to get this connect to our internet. ... "
Build Quality
3design, awair, looks, fits, decor
+67%
-33%
" ... Very nice design with real wood casing. ... High quality construction. ... "
" ... Nice design that fits in well with various decor (I have the wood one, and it looks like a quality piece, not cheap). ... "
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