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Airthings Wave Mini User Manual

Smart indoor air quality monitor
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16/11/2023, 15:38
User Manual
Version 5
Wave Mini
3 October 2022
Smart indoor air quality monitor
Congratulations on your purchase of Wave Mini - a compact, discreet, and versatile indoor air
quality monitor. 
The integrated temperature and relative humidity sensors let you keep tabs on these key
aspects of a space's ambient comfort. 
Wave Mini also provides an indication of total airborne chemicals (Volatile Organic
Compounds, or VOCs) present in the air. This means that the measurement indicates the
total concentration of all VOCs in the air, not individual VOCs, expressed in parts per billion
(ppb). There are countless sources of VOCs, many of which are generally harmless. However,
depending on a person's sensitivity, the level and duration of exposure, some VOCs can cause
symptoms that vary from eye, nose, and throat irritation to headaches, dizziness, and even
nausea. Some of the common VOCs that Wave Mini will detect include those emitted by paints,
paint strippers and solvents, aerosol sprays, household cleaning products and disinfectants,
air fresheners, dry-cleaned clothing, and even new carpets or upholstered furniture. Indeed,
even ordinary and natural activities can cause VOCs levels to rise, like cooking or opening a
bottle of wine, even body odor can increase VOC levels! Wave Mini helps you to investigate and
identify what is affecting the air quality in your home so that you can take steps to make it as
healthy as possible.
Wave Mini also integrates a fourth, virtual sensor that can estimate the risk for mold growth.
Mold spores are always present to some degree in the air we breathe - what the Wave Mini
aims to do is alert you when conditions are ideal for the mold to begin growing on surfaces in
a space. It estimates the mold growth risk based on the measurements of temperature and
humidity. While it does not detect if there is mold present, it does indicate to what degree the
conditions are favorable to mold growth. When the temperature and humidity values coincide
to indicate ideal conditions for mold growth, Wave Mini reports a higher risk so that you can
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  • Page 1 Wave Mini also integrates a fourth, virtual sensor that can estimate the risk for mold growth. Mold spores are always present to some degree in the air we breathe - what the Wave Mini aims to do is alert you when conditions are ideal for the mold to begin growing on surfaces in a space.

  • Page 2: What's In The Box

    Finally, reattach the backplate and you’re ready to place your Wave Mini where you want it to work for you. If you want to place it on a nightstand, table or other flat surface, connect the stand to the backplate. See Step 4 below for tips on where best to place the monitor.
  • Page 3 ABOUT THE SENSORS AND THRESHOLDS Wave Mini contains three sensors - one that measures levels of VOCs in the air and two others that track temperature and humidity.  Wave Mini also offers a virtual sensor that indicates the conditions are favorable to mold growth.
  • Page 4 16/11/2023, 15:38 Airthings Wave Mini | User Manual     5 minutes RELATIVE > 70% HUMIDITY Between 60% and 70% Between 30% and 60% Between 25%and 30% < 25%      5 minutes TEMPERATURE °F °C > 77° > 25°...
  • Page 5 Step 1 - Download the Airthings Wave app and create your account Download the Airthings Wave app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and create an account. If you already have an Airthings account, that’s great! You’ll only need to add your new Wave monitor to it.
  • Page 6 firmware. If so, we recommend that you take a few minutes to do it.  Step 3 - Connect Wave monitor to an existing Airthings hub  If you do not have an Airthings Hub or View series monitor already set up as a hub, you should skip this step and proceed to Step 4.
  • Page 7   Using Wave Mini to indicate indoor air quality As an indoor air quality monitor, Wave Mini informs you of the changing concentrations of airborne chemicals in a room’s air. When levels of VOCs increase, you should reflect on any activity that might have triggered the change.
  • Page 8 Airthings Wave app. USING YOUR WAVE MINI The Airthings Wave app is where you will interact the most with your Wave Mini. Unless your Wave monitor is connected to an Airthings hub, you must have Bluetooth enabled on your smartphone and be within Bluetooth range whenever you are checking your air quality data. ...
  • Page 9 Think of your Wave Mini as the most powerful tool available to a VOC detective. As you see the VOCs rise and fall, and use the dashboard to spot trends, you can find the culprit by connecting the periods of high VOCs with activities that might have triggered them.

  • Page 10: Managing Notifications

    Center. Changing the batteries The three AA batteries should keep your Wave Mini running for 24+ months but the time will come when you need to replace them. The Airthings Wave app indicates the remaining battery power so that you are aware when it’s time to change them. We recommend using non- rechargeable alkaline batteries.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    It does this using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to sync the data it collects with the Airthings Wave app on your smartphone. Since it can only sync with the app when your smartphone is within Bluetooth range, you will only be able to read current measurements in the app when you are within range of the monitor.

  • Page 12: General Troubleshooting Tips

    When using a Wave monitor without an Airthings hub After following the general troubleshooting tips above, you might still be seeing a problem.  Here are a few common problems and what you should do if you are not using an Airthings hub device with your Wave monitor.
  • Page 13 When using a Wave monitor with an Airthings hub After following the general troubleshooting tips above, you might still be seeing a problem. Here are a few common problems and what you should do if you are using an Airthings hub device with your Wave monitor.

  • Page 14: Need More Help

    APPENDIX - GENERAL SPECS & SENSOR ACCURACY Operating environment Wave Mini is designed to operate indoors, away from heavy dust and direct sunlight and in the following ambient conditions: Temperature: 39°F to 104°F (4° C to 40° C) Humidity: Below 85% Product details https://www.airthings.com/manuals/wave-mini...

  • Page 15: Sensor Accuracy

    16/11/2023, 15:38 Airthings Wave Mini | User Manual Weight: 4.8oz (135 gr.) including batteries Dimensions: 3.14in (80mm) diameter x 1in (25mm) height Power: 3 AA batteries Connectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy & Airthings SmartLink Sensor accuracy  VOCs Metal oxide semiconductor sensor (MOS)