An air quality monitor can help you by giving you measurements of what’s currently in the air in any given room in your home. Knowing what’s in your air can provide you peace of mind, and it may reveal pollution patterns or sources and help you take mitigating steps.

 

If you live near a highway, for example, your air quality may go down during rush hours, prompting you to adjust your air purifier or AC in anticipation. Some monitors can offer you simple tips and advice for how to improve your air. It’s possible to program a connected monitor to turn on a smart air purifier or central AC in the event of poor air quality.