Monitoring air quality is becoming increasingly important for health and well-being. Installing your own air quality sensor allows you to track air pollution in real-time at your home, neighborhood, or workplace.
Contribute to monitoring! By installing a sensor, you'll help create a more complete picture of air quality in Armenia. Sensors are especially needed in areas with insufficient coverage, such as Erebuni, Shengavit, Malatia-Sebastia, as well as in regions outside of Yerevan. Each new sensor makes the data more accurate and helps people make informed decisions about their health.
On this page, we'll discuss various air quality sensor options — from ready-made solutions to DIY projects you can build yourself.
AirGradient is a manufacturer of high-quality open-source air quality sensors. AirGradient sensors are known for their measurement accuracy, reliability, and data transparency.
PurpleAir is a popular manufacturer of air quality sensors with a large network of devices worldwide. PurpleAir sensors are easy to install and use.
ArmAQI is a local initiative to create air quality sensors in Armenia.
Please note: at this time, the project's status is not entirely clear, and the cost of sensors is comparable to higher-quality solutions such as AirGradient. When choosing a sensor, we recommend comparing specifications and data availability before purchasing.
A manufacturer of air quality sensors and air purifiers. Despite the brand's popularity, we do not recommend IQAir sensors for the following reasons:
If you want to build an air quality sensor yourself, there are many open-source projects that allow you to create a device for monitoring PM2.5 and other parameters. DIY sensors are usually cheaper than ready-made solutions but require technical skills for assembly and setup.
Here are some proven projects with instructions:
