Introduction
Elevate your smart home with precision air quality monitoring, a crucial component for any health-conscious self-hosting enthusiast. We’re thrilled to announce that AirGradient, renowned for its open-source and community-driven approach, has officially joined the Works With Home Assistant program. This partnership delivers advanced indoor and outdoor air quality sensors with unparalleled local control directly to your Home Assistant ecosystem. Discover how AirGradient’s robust, repairable, and privacy-focused devices can empower your automations and provide deep insights into the air you breathe, all while staying true to the DIY and open principles you value.
Unlock Superior Air Quality Monitoring with AirGradient and Home Assistant
We’re excited to announce that AirGradient is the latest manufacturer to join the fast-growing Works With Home Assistant program! They bring their exceptional air quality monitors to the program, featuring both indoor and outdoor models. AirGradient marks a significant milestone as our first partner focused on building advanced indoor and outdoor air quality monitors, highly respected within our community for their powerful tech, dedication to open source, and commitment to local air quality projects worldwide.
A Breath of Fresh Air: Open Source, Local, and Community-Driven
AirGradient, operating out of Thailand, initially developed their air monitors to support their local community. Their commitment extends globally, actively backing air quality improvement projects by donating monitors and partnering with various organizations and NGOs, including UNICEF. These monitors frequently find their way into schools, helping young people grasp and actively protect their air quality.
Community lies at the heart of our collaboration with AirGradient. Their hardware and software are entirely open source, mirroring our own philosophy. Furthermore, they’ve taken an active role in integrating into Home Assistant, elevating their local Wi-Fi integration to not just the gold, but the platinum tier on our integration quality scale. True to the Works With program’s promise, these devices operate completely locally, eliminating any need for a cloud connection. What’s more, they fully embrace the DIY aspect of the smart home, with devices available either fully assembled or as a build-it-yourself kit for the ultimate self-hosting experience!
AirGradient’s open philosophy even extends to the data collected by its user community. While entirely optional, users can share their air quality readings with the world, visualized on an amazing interactive map. This valuable air quality map expands with every user who opts to share data, forming a fantastic open resource for climate researchers, students, or anyone concerned about local air quality. If your area is a blank spot on this map, that’s even more reason to consider an AirGradient outdoor monitor.
Commitment to Sustainability and Openness
Each AirGradient kit comes with a screwdriver and is designed for easy repair. Broken sensor? Swap it out. Firmware update needed? Flash it yourself. Sustainability is a core guiding principle of the Open Home Foundation, and we deeply appreciate this built-in repairability. AirGradient also donates at least 1% of annual sales to non-profits and community direct donations. In fact, they’ve extended an open invitation to our community: If you have a local project that could benefit from open source air quality monitors, get in touch through this link.
“We’re excited to join the Works With Home Assistant program because it aligns perfectly with our open-source philosophy. Home Assistant represents the same values we believe in – local control, privacy, and community-driven innovation. Together, we’re proving that open systems don’t just work better for users, they create better outcomes for the planet.”
– Achim Haug, Founder and CEO of AirGradient
Beyond the Badge: The Works With Home Assistant Advantage
For those new to Works With Home Assistant, it’s far more than just a badge. We rigorously test devices in-house and provide manufacturers with feedback to ensure products work seamlessly out of the box, delivering an effortless experience. The Works With program is operated by the Open Home Foundation and funded directly by the support of Home Assistant Cloud Subscribers, reinforcing our commitment to community-driven, local control solutions.
AirGradient has certified the following devices with us:
- AirGradient ONE (indoor)
- AirGradient Outdoor
Precision Monitoring and Powerful Automations
Finally, a metric to show precisely how badly you burned your dinner! When we discuss sustainability in the smart home, it’s easy to focus on energy management and carbon reduction. However, with AirGradient, you can delve deep into the impacts of CO2 and other air pollutant releases, gaining a profound understanding of what you, your family, and friends breathe daily. With an in-house science team of atmospheric chemists and public health experts, they ensure monitor accuracy, and each fully assembled monitor is tested in a dedicated test chamber.
Whether you want to check if your new furniture is off-gassing dangerous VOCs or if a scented candle might aggravate allergies, the use cases for advanced air quality monitoring are endless. The AirGradient ONE also features a built-in display offering detailed data and a set of LEDs for a quick glance at general air quality. Both devices measure carbon dioxide, VOCs, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, temperature, and humidity. AirGradient also provides comprehensive documentation on their website, helping you interpret these measurements and understand their potential impact on your household.
These devices not only provide in-depth information about your indoor and outdoor air but also unlock powerful smart home automation possibilities. We frequently see these devices paired with door/window open/close sensors, air purifiers, dehumidifiers, or air conditioners to effectively reduce particulates from pets or carpets. For example, a self-hosted Home Assistant setup can dynamically adjust your HVAC system to increase fresh air intake when indoor CO2 levels exceed a threshold (e.g., 800 ppm) or activate an air purifier if PM2.5 spikes due to cooking or outdoor pollution, ensuring optimal air quality without manual intervention.
Clearing the Air
We are incredibly enthusiastic about our partnership with AirGradient. Their mission is vital, and their open, sustainable approach perfectly aligns with our vision. Partnerships like this are made possible only through the unwavering support of Home Assistant Cloud subscribers. Many of us at the Open Home Foundation have already integrated AirGradient monitors and are sharing our air quality data today, and we’d love for you to join us on the map!