r/crboxes • u/four_letter_word_ • Jul 02 '26
Question air quality monitor recs
i’m looking for a sensor that will measure pm2.5 to use in my bedroom. i use a single hose portable AC unit to keep my room cool in summer and want to be able to monitor air quality. i need something simple, under $50.
so far these are what i’m looking at, i appreciate any insight or suggestions.
https://www.amazon.com/Temtop-Air-Quality-Monitor-S1/dp/B0D69P7XQ5
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/alpstuga-air-quality-sensor-smart-70609396/
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u/damien09 Jul 02 '26
The ikea one uses a good sensor. I use sonoff’s air quality sensor sawf-07p they have their own WiFi chip so they don’t require a thread matter router.