Airviz speck User manual

Setup Guide
Connect the micro USB
end of the cable to the
Speck’s micro USB input
Try to ensure the Speck screen is visible at all times
Make sure there is nothing
blocking the air intake at the
bottom of the Speck
Place the Speck on a
at, hard surface, away
from direct sunlight
Connect the cable to the
USB power adapter and
plug into a wall outlet
The Speck is manufactured under license from Carnegie Mellon University
Your Speck Data
You have complete ownership and control over
your Speck data! We oer tools that enable you to
explore, analyze and share your data as you see t.
Choose one of two ways to access your Speck data:
1. Periodic data download to a personal computer
2. Continuous data upload to the cloud
Note: Your Speck can store up to about 2-years of data on the
device itself. However, each time you download or upload data, that
information will be removed from your Speck’s onboard memory.
To register your Speck and explore your data:
1. Visit: specksensor.com/software
Note: Check out our video tutorials when you visit this site!
2. Download and install our free Chrome Speck app
Note: Chrome is only required for this initial setup. Your Speck data
can then be accessed through any web browser.
3. Connect your Speck to your computer via the USB
cable and launch the app
4. Choose to either download your data OR
congure your Speck to upload data to the cloud
5. Quit the app and explore your air quality!

Speck Screen
The home screen displays current ne particle levels in either counts (particles per
liter; ppl) or estimated weight (micrograms per cubic meter; μg/m3). To switch between
units, simply tap the center of the screen.
Fine Particle Level
Color Coding
Current Fine Particle Level
Historical Data Button
Press Once for 12-Hr View;
Twice for 1-Hr View
Screen Dimmer Button;
Press and Hold to Turn O
If the Speck detects ne particle levels in the ‘Elevated’range or higher for 15 consecutive
minutes (or more) during the past 12 hours, it will display an exclamation point alert.
Fine Particle Level Rating
Fine Particle Level Indicator
Unit of Measurement for Fine
Particle Level:‘C’ indicates ppl;
‘W’ indicates μg/m3
Wi-Fi Connection Indicator
• Run the Speck for a week to get a
baseline for your indoor area
• Move the Speck from room to room to
identify problem areas
• Investigate sources of ne particles: what
is going on around you when the air
quality changes?
• Involve friends and neighbors in your air
quality explorations
• Experiment to nd solutions: try
opening/closing windows, cleaning
lters, etc. and see what happens
• Discuss your ndings with local
environmental/citizen groups
• Share your stories with our Speck
community: #SpeckSensor
Quick Tips
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