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Air Quality Monitor

· v2.1
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Real-time air quality monitoring for your Garmin watch powered by Airly API. FEATURES: - Automatic GPS location detection - monitor air quality wherever you are - CAQI Air Quality Index with color-coded levels (VERY_LOW, LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, VERY_HIGH) - Real-time PM2.5 and PM10 particle concentration measurements - GPS status indicator - see if location is active or using default location - Automatic data refresh every 15 minutes - Fully compliant with Airly API Terms of Service WHAT YOU'LL SEE: - Current CAQI index value - Air quality level color-coded (green/yellow/orange/red/purple) - PM2.5 concentration in µg/m³ - PM10 concentration in µg/m³ - GPS status indicator (Active or Unavailable) - Last update timestamp - "Powered by Airly" attribution HOW TO USE: 1. Start any activity on your Garmin watch (running, cycling, etc.) 2. Go to Menu → Customize Screen 3. Add "Air Quality Monitor" as a data field 4. See real-time air quality data from Airly sensors near your location 5. Data updates automatically every 15 minutes PERFECT FOR: Runners, cyclists, outdoor enthusiasts, or anyone concerned about air quality during activities. POWERED BY: Airly (https://airly.org) Data source: Airly API v2 IMPORTANT: This is a free personal use app powered by Airly's free API plan. Non-commercial use only.

What's new

Version 2.0 - Universal Layout Update: UI/UX Improvements: - Completely redesigned responsive layout - Universal support for all screen sizes (260x260 to 496x496) - Fixed text overlapping issues on smaller displays - Improved spacing and readability across all devices - New EU Index label with larger AQI value display - Enhanced color scale indicator positioning Device Compatibility: - Now supports 77 Garmin devices - Optimized for Forerunner 165, 265, 965 - Full support for Fenix 7/8 series - Compatible with Venu 3/3S, Epix 2 Pro - Works on Vivoactive 5, Enduro 3, and more Technical Improvements: - Proportional layout calculations for any screen resolution - Reduced memory footprint - Improved code stability - Better error handling for GPS and API calls Data Display: - Cleaner main page with EU Index prominently displayed - Primary pollutant indicator (PM2.5/PM10) - Hourly forecast with 8-hour predictions - Daily forecast with 4-day outlook - Interactive color-coded AQI scale Powered by Airly API v2 ------------- Version 1.0 Initial Release: - GPS auto-location detection with live status indicator - Real-time CAQI air quality index display - PM2.5 and PM10 particle measurements - Color-coded air quality levels (5 categories) - Powered by Airly API v2 - Optimized for battery efficiency - Automatic data refresh every 15 minutes

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Compatible with 78 devices
Updated May 6, 2026
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