# wired/Ethernet connection option still planned? **URL:** \ **Category:** Sensors\ **Created:** [January 25, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/wired-ethernet-connection-option-still-planned/7838 "2024-01-25T18:20:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Robert](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e95f7d/32.png) [@Robert](https://community.purpleair.com/u/Robert)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/wired-ethernet-connection-option-still-planned/7838/1 "2024-01-25T18:20:08Z")
Hello, Is wired connection to units, with ethernet data support, still on the roadmap for Purple Air sensors? And if so, any ETA? Last year, those answers were yes, and unknown. Thanks, Robert ---
**Author:** ![Wyatt\_Flory](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.purpleair.com/wyatt_flory/32/3805_2.png) [@Wyatt\_Flory](https://community.purpleair.com/u/Wyatt_Flory)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/wired-ethernet-connection-option-still-planned/7838/2 "2024-01-30T18:19:50Z")
Just asking. if this is the case will it be able to be powered by ethernet. So most switches give Poe. ---
**Author:** ![Robert](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e95f7d/32.png) [@Robert](https://community.purpleair.com/u/Robert)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2024, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/wired-ethernet-connection-option-still-planned/7838/3 "2024-01-30T18:43:48Z")
That is the assumption - if the unit is IP/Ethernet, power could be provided that way. Hopefully if/when Purpleair does finally make such a sensor available, that will be the case. But right now, there is no confirmation they will, when or what will be possible for any such sensor. Regards, Robert ---
**Author:** ![skyepn](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.purpleair.com/skyepn/32/3358_2.png) [@skyepn](https://community.purpleair.com/u/skyepn)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2024, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/wired-ethernet-connection-option-still-planned/7838/4 "2024-01-30T20:07:33Z")
+1 I’m waiting for POE version as well ---
**Author:** ![Andrew](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.purpleair.com/andrew/32/1211_2.png) [@Andrew](https://community.purpleair.com/u/Andrew)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/wired-ethernet-connection-option-still-planned/7838/5 "2024-01-30T20:29:29Z")
Yes, we’ve been working on a PoE sensor for some time. We don’t have a timeline for when it will be production-ready. Stay tuned! ---
**Author:** ![Robert](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e95f7d/32.png) [@Robert](https://community.purpleair.com/u/Robert)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2024, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/wired-ethernet-connection-option-still-planned/7838/6 "2024-01-30T20:45:14Z")
same response one year ago 🙂 (but glad to hear it is still in the queue) ---
**Author:** ![LoveMyAirWI](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9de0a6/32.png) [@LoveMyAirWI](https://community.purpleair.com/u/LoveMyAirWI)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2024, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/wired-ethernet-connection-option-still-planned/7838/7 "2024-01-30T22:03:20Z")
We bought a POE adapter and it seems to be working. ---
**Author:** ![cafelizardo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.purpleair.com/cafelizardo/32/3253_2.png) [@cafelizardo](https://community.purpleair.com/u/cafelizardo)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2024, 12:03am UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/wired-ethernet-connection-option-still-planned/7838/8 "2024-01-31T00:03:55Z")
To clarify, you are using a POE adapter to power your sensor but you are still using WiFi? I believe what others are asking for is a wired network connection when WiFi is not available. I mounted my purpleAir sensor near the corner of my roof where I can grab power from a nearby always on outdoor outlet that I also use for holiday lighting but it turns out the WiFi signal is a tad weak at that location. ---
**Author:** ![Robert](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e95f7d/32.png) [@Robert](https://community.purpleair.com/u/Robert)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2024, 12:16am UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/wired-ethernet-connection-option-still-planned/7838/9 "2024-01-31T00:16:37Z")
I am using POE for powering the sensor too, with an adapter. But that still requires WiFi for data collection. Robert ---
**Author:** ![LoveMyAirWI](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9de0a6/32.png) [@LoveMyAirWI](https://community.purpleair.com/u/LoveMyAirWI)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2024, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/wired-ethernet-connection-option-still-planned/7838/10 "2024-01-31T13:01:47Z")
Hi, yes, POE to power but still connecting to WiFI for data. ---
**Author:** ![Bumchamp7](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.purpleair.com/bumchamp7/32/2765_2.png) [@Bumchamp7](https://community.purpleair.com/u/Bumchamp7)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2024, 6:05am UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/wired-ethernet-connection-option-still-planned/7838/11 "2024-02-01T06:05:26Z")
That’s good to know!! If it’s working, PurplrAir sould try these on a trial basis, see if the product is working, and if the public is satisfied. If the public is satisfied, then it should be rolled out to anyone who wants to buy one. ---
**Author:** ![skyepn](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.purpleair.com/skyepn/32/3358_2.png) [@skyepn](https://community.purpleair.com/u/skyepn)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2024, 1:34am UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/wired-ethernet-connection-option-still-planned/7838/12 "2024-07-25T01:34:08Z")
Still waiting on PoE version… any timeline? ---
**Author:** ![Robert](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e95f7d/32.png) [@Robert](https://community.purpleair.com/u/Robert)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2024, 2:01am UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/wired-ethernet-connection-option-still-planned/7838/13 "2024-07-25T02:01:35Z")
I think this will be a perpetual “we’re working on it”, with no end date, unfortunately ---
**Author:** ![B\_Hush](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.purpleair.com/b_hush/32/6234_2.png) [@B\_Hush](https://community.purpleair.com/u/B_Hush)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2025, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/wired-ethernet-connection-option-still-planned/7838/14 "2025-01-24T21:19:44Z")
Been a Year, you may be right ---
**Author:** ![B\_Hush](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.purpleair.com/b_hush/32/6234_2.png) [@B\_Hush](https://community.purpleair.com/u/B_Hush)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2025, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/wired-ethernet-connection-option-still-planned/7838/15 "2025-01-24T21:22:17Z")
Would of put these in an Air Quality Management District proposal on a High$ project… Propasal due this Tuesday, Oh well your boat has sailed 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Andrew](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.purpleair.com/andrew/32/1211_2.png) [@Andrew](https://community.purpleair.com/u/Andrew)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2025, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/wired-ethernet-connection-option-still-planned/7838/16 "2025-02-21T21:19:01Z")
Yep, we certainly missed that one! It is, in fact, still in our plans. We’ll be sure to give a timeline when it’s more clear! ---
**Author:** ![AndyE](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.purpleair.com/andye/32/6902_2.png) [@AndyE](https://community.purpleair.com/u/AndyE)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/wired-ethernet-connection-option-still-planned/7838/17 "2026-01-02T15:40:57Z")
How old is this post? I firmly believe that the technology problem is solvable in about 2 weeks, it’s just not been prioritized. I can guess that the company doesn’t believe there’s enough demand for the product For me, I’d need at least 10 of these POE/wired devices and I’m not buying unless I can get what I need (less RF in my spaces). Let’s go. ---
**Author:** ![cmuld3r](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ad7895/32.png) [@cmuld3r](https://community.purpleair.com/u/cmuld3r)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2026, 6:00am UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/wired-ethernet-connection-option-still-planned/7838/18 "2026-01-19T06:00:49Z")
Any updates on this? Looking for Ethernet only/PoE along with everyone else and ready to buy, when will it be ready? ---
**Author:** ![ShawnBoyle](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.purpleair.com/shawnboyle/32/6816_2.png) [@ShawnBoyle](https://community.purpleair.com/u/ShawnBoyle)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/wired-ethernet-connection-option-still-planned/7838/19 "2026-06-25T23:14:34Z")
Hi Christopher, No updates on this yet, but it’s still on the roadmap. We’ll certainly provide a timeline as soon as we can.