Wave Gen 1 4+

Obsolete!? (Updated)

**Edited after clarification from the developer thank you. **

I’m very happy that our hardware is not obsolete and we can continue to use the new app. We absolutely love our devices and find them invaluable in our apartment in Europe where there is no mechanical air circulation.

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Yesterday I would have given my units and hub 5 stars, but today the app notified me that the 2900 series app is obsolete and will not be updated. Luckily consumer law in the EU allows for 2 years, so, sadly my units are going back for reimbursement. In addition there are no upgraded consumer units on the market that I can find. I am evaluating other manufacturers.

Developer Response ,

Hi there! It's possible there might be some confusion we'd like to clarify - you can download and use the new Airthings app available on the App Store if you have other Airthings Wave products with the following serial numbers: Wave Mini (SN 2920), Wave Plus (SN 2930), and Wave Radon Gen 2 (SN 2950). The new Airthings app supports these Wave monitors, Airthings View monitors and Airthings Hub. It's only Wave Gen 1 users with serial numbers starting with 2900 that should continue to use the Wave Gen 1 app and it will still be available for these users. If you have a Hub in your setup, it's also unlikely you have a Wave Gen 1 monitor since they are not compatible with Airthings Hub devices. Please reach out to us at support@airthings.com and we'll be happy to help you further!

Worth every penny and then some!!!

A neighbor in my condo association notified me that he discovered extremely high radon levels while in the process of selling his condo. Concerned, I purchased the Airthings Wave Plus and installed it in the center of my lowest level. The radon level read 0.4 at first but then climbed to nearly 9 within a day. After monitoring for about a month, I noticed that the radon would fluctuate anywhere from about 4 to 8+ with a monthly average of 5.9. I had an active mitigation system installed and later that day, my level had dropped to 0.8 and it has remained there ever since. I’m extremely happy with this product and I’m urging my family, friends and clients to purchase one. It was very simple to set up and I love the different readouts that it gives me. The build quality of the device and app are perfect. It was even a fun unboxing experience similar to opening an Apple or Nest product. I also have a Nest thermostat as well which only tells me the temperature and humidity levels however, both devices read the exact same which leads me to believe that they are extremely accurate. The TVOC and CO2 readouts are helpful as well. Whenever those levels are high, simply opening a few windows to let in fresh air allows them to drop and keeps the air in my home healthy for my family. The color ring indicators on both the device and app are really helpful as well. This device is worth every penny and then some!!!

More Important Than You Think.

Great device that has given me peace of mind! I’ve used this for a year and half now and it’s been a fantastic way to monitor the radon, humidity and temperature in our basement. I would highly recommend this to everyone!
- It’s more important than you think. Radon is a silent killer and undetectable without proper sensors.

How I learned about radon:
One day my dad was talking to me about radon and the low levels they have at their house. At the time I never heard of radon and after a little research I’ve realized how dangerous it can be. It’s worse then being a smoker depending on the levels. Quickly I asked to borrow his tester. Within 24-48 hours the little white box I plugged into our basement was reading 4.7 pCi/L. Various online sources say anything over 4 pCi/L you should take action and that 2 pCi/L or less is ideal. I don’t believe you can completely eliminate the radioactive gas, but lowering the level as much as possible is key. After more research we ended up replacing the old French drain system and sealing up the walls with vapor barriers in our basement. We also invested in this modern sensor “Wave” to easily be able to monitor and track our levels. When all is said and done, our levels have dramatically decreased down to 1.8 at the highest to .5 at the lowest depending on time of year. I could not be happier with the device and the app. Thank you for creating this wonderful sensor and putting our worries behind us.