The Swidget air quality sensor contained in our Insert is a 4-in-1 sensor capable of measuring gas, temperature, pressure, and humidity. The gas sensor can detect a broad range of gases to measure indoor air quality including Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from:
- outgassing of paint
- furniture and/or garbage
- cooking
- food consumption
- exhaled breath and/or sweating
- lacquers
- paint strippers
- cleaning supplies
- furnishings
- office equipment
- glues and adhesives
- alcohol
An air quality index is calculated from measurements taken from the four sensors indicated above. The scale ranges from 0 (clean air) to 500 (heavily polluted air) as shown in the chart below.