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Amazon Announces Alexa-Enabled Indoor Air Quality Monitor

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By Lawrence Bonk Lawrence Bonk News Reporter Florida State University Lawrence Bonk is a tech news reporter for Lifewire, specializing in gaming, AI, VR, and consumer tech, including iOS, macOS, wearables, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on November 3, 2021 12:13PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart & Connected Life Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming If you happen to like both clean air and digital voice assistants, Amazon has got you covered. The company on Wednesday announced the Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor via a blog post. This device operates as a full-featured air quality monitor, measuring potentially harmful particulate matter, but offers a twist on an age-old design. It boasts complete integration with Amazon’s smart assistant, Alexa, and related Echo devices. Amazon. Here’s how it works. If the monitor senses something amiss, such as an accumulation of dust, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide, or smoke, your Alexa-enabled devices will let you know. These announcements will be distributed via any Echo speakers you have throughout your home and your smartphone’s Alexa app. The company says a quick and direct announcement from Alexa will allow users to make necessary changes to eliminate the issue, such as opening windows, turning on fans, or alerting authorities in the case of carbon monoxide. You also can ask Alexa about the air quality in your home for a heads-up. Additionally, a detailed air quality report can be found via your Alexa app or Echo Show display. Preorders are live right now, and the Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor is reasonably priced at $69. However, there is a catch. Units won’t begin shipping until December, so you’ll have to rely on your sense of smell to suss out airborne impurities until then. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Fix It When Alexa says the Echo is Offline How to Make Alexa the Center of Your Smart Home How to Connect Alexa to Your Computer How to Connect Your Android Phone to Alexa Can I Call Alexa From My Phone? How to Fix It When Your Alexa Alarm Isn’t Going Off How to Play SiriusXM On Alexa How to Set up the Amazon Echo Show How to Skype With Alexa How to Make Calls Through Your Echo Using Amazon's Alexa How to Use Alexa and Cortana Together How to Fix 8 Common Alexa and Amazon Echo Issues How to Use Alexa's Drop-In Feature How to Get Amazon Alexa in Your Car The 10 Best Air Purifiers of 2022 What Is Alexa? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies