Breathing in polluted air can cause a wide range of health problems. This is the reason why diseases like asthma and other cardiovascular diseases are so common. If you want to live a healthy lifestyle then it is highly recommended that you get yourself an air quality monitor along with an air purifier. Doing this will increase your overall productivity and you will feel much healthier.
In this article, we will be going over some aspects of Foobot and Awair. This will help you make an informed decision about which device you should buy for your home or work office.
Foobot vs Awair
Foobot
Foobot is an air quality monitor that is equipped with multiple sensors to increase the overall quality of the air you breathe. You can connect this device with your HVAC system using home automation software. However, it can be a bit expensive for most users. But the thing is there are not many brands that show you live data to your phone or PC about the air quality.
Yes, you can go for a cheap alternative but chances are it won’t ever work as efficiently as Foobot. So, if you take your health seriously then we recommend that you invest in getting a Foobot for your home. It has multiple sensors including Temperature, VOCs, humidity, and other harmful pollutants that are present in the air.
As far as CO2 monitoring is concerned, Awair is more accurate than Foobot. This is because Awair has CO2 sensors built-in while the Foobot determines the CO2 concentration by using a complex algorithm on the data gathered from the VOC sensor.
Design-wise both of the devices look classy on your tabletop with Foobot having more vertical mass as compared to the Awair device that looks like your traditional Alarm clock. Both of these devices require a Wi-Fi connection to communicate with your mobile phone. When the air quality is bad you will notice the LED indicator on your Foobot changing color to orange.
The reason why so many users prefer to buy Foobot is that it allows the users to go through the 24-hour history. It helps customers understand how the overall air quality has improved over the specified period. You’ll easily be able to determine whether or not your purifier did its job by looking at the air quality.
Awair
Just like the Foobot, it is also a monitoring device that you can use to judge the quality of air in your environment. A lot of people have this misconception that these smart devices also purify the air, which is not the case at all. The only job for both of these devices is to inform the user about the current air quality status.
As compared to Foobot, the Awair device is more accurate in almost every aspect. However, the difference is so minute that you’ll barely be able to notice it. But still, if you want pinpoint accuracy then choosing Awair might be the better choice for you. Overall, it is a little bit smaller in size as compared to Foobot. The price tag is also more reasonable.
The best thing about Awair is that if you have to monitor the air in different rooms, you don’t have to buy other Awair units. Just add the main Awair station to the living room and then connect the Awair glow module with it to monitor the quality of air in different rooms. This makes Awair a less expensive alternative if you’re planning on monitoring a large area.
Similar to Foobot there is also an LED indicator present right next to the temperature reading. The color of this LED indicator informs the user about the current air quality. If the color of the LED indicator is green then that means the current air quality is good, yellow means fair, and if it is red then that means it’s poor. In which case, you should get yourself a new purifier because your old one is not doing its job properly.
Overall, both of these devices are quite useful and can help make your life better. The differences are not so huge to have and both work perfectly fine. So, just pick the one that suits your budget and matches your overall home aesthetic.