Air Quality Monitor
· v2.1
About
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
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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