AirGradient Go: Quick Start Guide

Hello and welcome to your AirGradient Go!

AirGradient Go is a portable air quality monitor. It records particulate matter, CO2, TVOC, NOx, temperature, humidity, pressure, and GPS data.

You can use it on its own, connect it to the AirGradient app, or send readings to the AirGradient Dashboard, over Bluetooth via the app or over WiFi directly.

The box includes:

AirGradient Go monitor
carry bag
USB-C cable (50 cm)
hand strap

You will also need a 5V 2A USB power adapter (not included) for charging it.

Learn the buttons

The Go has three capacitive buttons on the front of the device.

Up button: Use this to move up.
Down button: Use this to move down.
Menu/Select button: Use this button to select an option or open settings.

The bottom part of the device has:

USB-C port: Use this to charge the device.
Reset button: Use it only if instructed by our support team.
On/Off/Unlock button: To turn the device on/off and to lock or unlock while it is on.

To understand the icons shown in the status bar, see AirGradient Go: Display Icons and Status Indicators.

See AirGradient Go: Buttons and Navigation for the complete navigation guide.

Turn on and charge your Go

Press and hold the On/Off/Unlock button on the bottom of the monitor for 3 seconds.
Wait for the monitor to start.

Once powered on, the e-ink display becomes active. Use the Menu/Select button on the right of the display to select Start Using. This will lead you to the main home screen.

To charge it:

Connect the USB cable to the USB-C charging port.
Plug the cable into a 5V 2A USB power source.

Allow the monitor to charge fully before first use.

For charging and power-off instructions, see Charge and Power Off AirGradient Go.

Choose how you want to use the Go and view the data

You can view AirGradient Go data in three ways:

On the monitor: The display shows readings when you use the Go on its own. No phone or dashboard connection is required.
In the AirGradient app: In Portable mode, the app connects to the Go over Bluetooth and shows current readings. Pair the monitor with the app using Pair AirGradient Go With the AirGradient App.
In the AirGradient Dashboard: There are two dashboard paths:
- In Portable mode, the Go sends readings over Bluetooth to the phone. The app can then upload those readings to the dashboard when Stream data to server is enabled in the Configure My Monitor screen. The app continues to show current readings, while the dashboard stores the uploaded data.
- In Stationary mode, the Go connects to WiFi and sends readings directly to the dashboard. This is the dashboard-only path; the app is not used as the data relay. See Connect AirGradient Go to WiFi.

See AirGradient Go: Operating Modes for information on Portable, Stationary, and Offline modes.

What would you like to do next?

I want to...	Go to
Learn how to use the buttons	AirGradient Go: Buttons and Navigation
Understand display icons and status indicators	AirGradient Go: Display Icons and Status Indicators
Choose Portable, Stationary, or Offline mode	AirGradient Go: Operating Modes
Change monitor settings	AirGradient Go: Settings
View current readings in the app	Pair AirGradient Go With the AirGradient App
Send app readings to the dashboard	Pair AirGradient Go With the AirGradient App
Send readings directly to the dashboard	Connect AirGradient Go to WiFi
Register the monitor in the dashboard	To be updated.
Record a route (Route tracking can be used to record sensor data without location data. Set GPS Mode to Always Off when you do not want GPS coordinates collected)	AirGradient Go: Route Tracking and GPS
Restart the monitor or troubleshoot unresponsive touch buttons	AirGradient Go: Performing a Hard Reset

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Questions or feedback?

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You can also contact us through our support form here: Contact Support