From 61527d8b08f6a60994e584d6f1e11ed80bcb78aa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Brandon Harvey <8107750+bharvey88@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:31:16 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Add NowCast AQI section to AIR-1 general tips (#970) MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Explains that NowCast AQI converts PM2.5/PM10 into a single 0-500 human-readable number, links to the ESPHome AQI docs, and includes a tip on using it for automations instead of raw PM values. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-authored-by: Brandon Harvey --- docs/homey/products/air1/setup/general-tips.md | 12 ++++++++++++ docs/products/air1/setup/general-tips.md | 12 ++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 24 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/homey/products/air1/setup/general-tips.md b/docs/homey/products/air1/setup/general-tips.md index 13bd7e522c..9d97d0e762 100755 --- a/docs/homey/products/air1/setup/general-tips.md +++ b/docs/homey/products/air1/setup/general-tips.md @@ -51,6 +51,18 @@ The **U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)**NowCast AQI takes your PM2.5 and PM10 readings and converts them into a single 0–500 number using the EPA's formula. That number maps directly to the AQI categories in the table above: bigger = worse. + +The AIR-1 calculates this automatically and exposes it as a sensor in Home Assistant. + +!!! tip "NowCast AQI is easier to automate and understand than raw PM" + + Instead of comparing µg/m³ values across PM1, PM2.5, PM4, and PM10, you get one number. Set an automation to trigger at 100 (Moderate) or 150 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) and anyone in your household can understand why it fired. + +--- + ###### Indoor Air Quality Notes * **PM1** and **PM2.5** are especially important for indoor air monitoring since these smaller particles are more likely to come from cooking, candles, smoking, or inadequate ventilation. diff --git a/docs/products/air1/setup/general-tips.md b/docs/products/air1/setup/general-tips.md index 322fac9874..89252fb28b 100755 --- a/docs/products/air1/setup/general-tips.md +++ b/docs/products/air1/setup/general-tips.md @@ -56,6 +56,18 @@ The **U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)**NowCast AQI takes your PM2.5 and PM10 readings and converts them into a single 0–500 number using the EPA's formula. That number maps directly to the AQI categories in the table above: bigger = worse. + +The AIR-1 calculates this automatically and exposes it as a sensor in Home Assistant. + +!!! tip "NowCast AQI is easier to automate and understand than raw PM" + + Instead of comparing µg/m³ values across PM1, PM2.5, PM4, and PM10, you get one number. Set an automation to trigger at 100 (Moderate) or 150 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) and anyone in your household can understand why it fired. + +--- + ###### Indoor Air Quality Notes * **PM1** and **PM2.5** are especially important for indoor air monitoring since these smaller particles are more likely to come from cooking, candles, smoking, or inadequate ventilation.