New User / PA-I Set Up Issues

Hello,

  • Once you have successfully connected your sensor to Wi-Fi, the PurpleAir**** network (hotspot) will disappear from your list of available networks. This is a one-time thing unless your sensor disconnects from the Wi-Fi.

  • Your sensor emitting a light that reflects the air quality indicates it is getting power. If your sensor’s map marker on the PurpleAir Map is a color that reflects the air quality, that will indicate that it is connected and reporting data otherwise it would be grey.

Here is more information on using the map: Map Start-up Guide
Learn more about viewing your sensor on the map here: View Your Sensor on the Map

  • Here is a helpful article on AQI and an explanation of each color: AQI Information

  • You need a Gmail-associated account to log into the map.

Learn more about logging into the map here: How do I log in to the PurpleAir map?
More information can be found here: Logging Into the Map vs. Into the Community