The IKEA VINDSTYRKA smart air quality sensor has been launched in the US and selected markets. The gadget can measure humidity, temperature, and the relative level of total Volatile Organic Compounds (tVOC) in the room. The tVOC levels in the room can be increased by cooking, paint, fireplaces, cleaning products, and aerosols in the room. The IKEA VINDSTYRKA smart air quality sensor is an important gadget in the smart home ecosystem.

The VINDSTYRKA smart air quality sensor has a built-in display that shows information with a color-coded system. This indicates the degree of air quality (i.e. good, bad, ok, etc). You can also view the information using the IKEA DIRIGERA hub via the IKEA Home smart app. The gadget is however not compatible with the IKEA TRADFRI smart home hub. The VINDSTYRKA can be linked with other smart home devices like the SRARKVIND air purifier.

The smart air quality sensor comes in a compact design and has dimensions of 2 x 2.25 x 3.5 inches. It is powered via USB-C connection and a charging plug is not included in the package. The IKEA VINDSTYRKA smart air quality sensor can be purchased in the US for $49.99. It is also available in the UK and parts of Europe. The price of the gadget in Europe is €39.99 while it retails for £35 in the UK.

There are no indications at this time about the global availability of the VINDSTYRKA outside the selected markets. More details about the smart air purifier sensor can be found on the IKEA website. The product can be purchased directly via the IKEA website and from e-commerce platforms.

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IKEA has announced the VINDSTYRKA smart air quality sensor. The announcement is coming weeks after the product was leaked. The smart air quality sensor can monitor PM2.5 air levels, temperature, and humidity in a room. It comes with a companion app and it can be integrated into the smart home ecosystem. Although specified for launch in April, the gadget is already on the shelves in Germany.

We saw leaked photos earlier this year of the IKEA air quality sensor. It can detect PM2.5 levels, dust, and ash particles that could be inhaled. It can also measure Total Volatile Organic Compound (TVOC) which estimates the volume of gaseous pollutants in smoking or cleaning products. The IKEA VINDSTYRKA detects humidity and room temperature. The readings are displayed on a screen with red, yellow, and green lights showing the air quality.

The VINDSTYRKA can be linked to the IKEA DIRIGERA hub. Furthermore, you can track the readings in the IKEA Home smart app and trigger other gadgets in the IKEA smart home ecosystem. The air purifier can be set to switch on when a certain PM2.5 threshold is reached in the room.

The VINDSTYRKA air purifier has been spotted on shelf listings in some locations in Germany. However, the product will be released in April 2023. There are still some details lacking for the IKEA air purifier. The IKEA VINDSTYRKA air purifier is priced in Europe at 39.99 Euros ($43). We expect more details, including pricing in other markets to surface as we inch closer to the launch.

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