A new air quality sensor named EaseAir recently showed up on the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) and US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) databases, suggesting a launch is around the corner.
The air quality sensor device type, first introduced in Matter 1.2, has been mostly absent from the market, unlike air purifiers, due to cost control and development complexity, as these sensors typically include three or more sensor readings in a single unit. There have been four air quality sensors rumored to be released, including two from Sonoff, one from LG, and one from Heiman with the former two likely coming to the global market. With this new certification, more options would be available when building up a whole-house Matter ecosystem.
A full-featured air quality sensor
According to public information on the FCC site, the sensor has a relatively large body, roughly measuring 15 centimeters in width and 11 centimeters in height. Such a large size suggests the use of high-accuracy sensor modules, which should provide detailed readings of your air environment.
The certification compliance file confirms that it supports measurements of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, PM2.5, and PM10. It can also report temperature, relative humidity, and total volatile organic compounds (TVOC). This combination would make it a full-featured environmental sensor with Matter support.
It has three intuitive emoji faces or symbols to show the air quality status: good, moderate, and poor, assembled on a rotatable component. The front of the device features a colored e-ink display with a flexible layout.
The EaseAir sensor can be powered by four AA batteries or a 5V/1A USB-C adapter, as shown in the product photo. The device can last up to 30 days on battery power. There is also a high-performance mode for faster refresh rates.
As for connectivity, the device supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and complies with Matter 1.3. You should be able to set it up via the vendor’s app and through Matter platforms for monitoring and automations.
Availability
Typically, once a device passes FCC and CSA certification, it’s close to release. Pricing for this model could be relatively high due to its use of a colored e-ink display and multiple high-end sensors. As of this publication, EaseAir has yet to respond to Matter Alpha’s inquiry.
