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Airthings View Plus Radon and Air Quality Monitor

A seven-sensor home monitor (radon, PM2.5, NDIR CO2, VOCs, temperature, humidity and pressure) with an e-ink display, Wi-Fi, and either battery or USB-C power.

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Key facts

Sensors
Radon, particulate matter (PM2.5), CO2, temperature, humidity, airborne chemicals (VOC), air pressure
CO2
NDIR; 400-5,000 ppm. Airthings' documents differ on accuracy: +/-50 ppm +/-3% (product page), +/-30 ppm +/-3% (help centre) and +/-50 ppm +/-5% (product sheet)
PM2.5
Error below 150 ug/m3: +/-(5 ug/m3 + 15%) (maker)
Radon
Passive diffusion chamber, alpha spectrometry; 0-500 pCi/L; about 10% accuracy as a 7-day average and 5% over 2 months at 5.4 pCi/L, typical after 30 days of continuous measuring (maker)
Display
2.9-inch e-ink showing up to four values; motion-activated green, yellow or red glow indicator
Power
6 AA batteries (up to 2 years, depending on interval and router) or USB-C for always-on use
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth Low Energy, Airthings SmartLink; acts as a hub for Airthings Wave devices when on USB-C

Which version should you buy?

This page covers: View Plus (2960), single monitor.

  • View Plus, single monitor

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    Model: 2960

    What differs
    One Wi-Fi monitor with a display and sensors for radon, particles, carbon dioxide and other indoor conditions.
    Best for
    Buyers who want one complete room monitor.
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  • View Plus Duo

    Model: 2960

    What differs
    Two View Plus monitors rather than one.
    Best for
    Buyers monitoring two rooms.

  • View Plus + Wave Enhance

    What differs
    Adds a separate Wave Enhance monitor to the View Plus.
    Best for
    Buyers who also want a monitor for another living space.

  • View Plus + View Radon

    What differs
    Adds a separate View Radon monitor.
    Best for
    Buyers who want additional radon monitoring in another room.

Watch out

  • View Plus and Wave Plus are different monitors; Wave Enhance is another distinct name.
  • Duo means two View Plus units. Other bundles add a different device.
  • The maker identifies the single View Plus as 2960; the candidate labeled 2969 is not established as equivalent.
  • The Wave Mini and Wave Plus candidate bundles do not match the maker’s current Wave Enhance bundle.

Why people pick it

  • Seven sensors in one unit, including a true NDIR CO2 sensor and PM2.5
  • E-ink display plus Wi-Fi, so readings are visible without the app
  • Runs on batteries or USB-C

Know before you buy

  • No Apple HomeKit support
  • Radon accuracy figures apply after 30 days of continuous measuring, per the maker
  • Large for a bedside table at 17 cm wide

Full specifications

SensorsRadon, particulate matter (PM2.5), CO2, temperature, humidity, airborne chemicals (VOC), air pressure
CO2NDIR; 400-5,000 ppm. Airthings' documents differ on accuracy: +/-50 ppm +/-3% (product page), +/-30 ppm +/-3% (help centre) and +/-50 ppm +/-5% (product sheet)
PM2.5Error below 150 ug/m3: +/-(5 ug/m3 + 15%) (maker)
RadonPassive diffusion chamber, alpha spectrometry; 0-500 pCi/L; about 10% accuracy as a 7-day average and 5% over 2 months at 5.4 pCi/L, typical after 30 days of continuous measuring (maker)
Display2.9-inch e-ink showing up to four values; motion-activated green, yellow or red glow indicator
Power6 AA batteries (up to 2 years, depending on interval and router) or USB-C for always-on use
ConnectivityWi-Fi 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth Low Energy, Airthings SmartLink; acts as a hub for Airthings Wave devices when on USB-C
Smart homeAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, Homey; Apple HomeKit not supported
Placement (maker)At breathing height, at least 3 ft from vents, fans, windows and doors; never outdoors or above 85% humidity
Dimensions17 x 9 x 3.3 cm
Weight360 g with batteries
WarrantyStandard warranty, plus a free 5-year extended warranty when registered within 30 days

From manufacturer documentation, checked November 2, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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