# Handheld or mobile sensors to complement PurpleAir

**URL:** https://community.purpleair.com/t/handheld-or-mobile-sensors-to-complement-purpleair/6957
**Category:** Sensors
**Created:** [October 17, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/handheld-or-mobile-sensors-to-complement-purpleair/6957 "2023-10-17T17:10:33Z")
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### Author: ![Gretchen\_Fitzgerald](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.purpleair.com/gretchen_fitzgerald/32/3830_2.png) [@Gretchen\_Fitzgerald](https://community.purpleair.com/u/Gretchen_Fitzgerald)
#### Post date: [October 17, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/handheld-or-mobile-sensors-to-complement-purpleair/6957/1 "2023-10-17T17:10:33Z")

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Hi there -  
We wish to wokr with schools and a common request it that we purchase sensors the students can carry around to different locations. We are also installing PurpleAirs in schools. Any advice on the best sensors to use for this scenario?  
thanks in advance.