Poor air quality can be dangerous, and if s want to make sure the air they're breathing is safe, they can do this quite easily on an Android device. Depending on where someone lives, air quality can be an ongoing concern. Big cities and areas around industrial plants tend to be more polluted, but sometimes, unfavorable conditions can cause even the cleanest air to become hazardous. This is especially true of wildfires, which cause a thick layer of smog and smoke that can travel hundreds of miles, making the air unbreathable.
For select the current location, and scroll down to the 'Air Quality' card. This will display the AQI for that particular location, along with a color-coded indicator showing how good or bad the quality is. Green means good, while orange and red means bad. Tap on the Air Quality card to view more information, including possible impacts on health and what the primary pollutant is. If the air is particularly hazardous, an air quality alert will be displayed right at the top of that location.
Check Air Quality On Android
Android s can check the air quality by asking Google Assistant. Just say 'Ok Google, what's the AQI in [location]' and it will display the results in a map form. The map will display different areas in the location, and scrolling down on the screen will let s see the air quality in each location indicated on the map, provided the data is available. Here too, s will see color-coded AQI indicators from green to red.
Another way to check air quality on both Android and iPhone is by using Google Maps. In 2022, Google Maps introduced the ability to view AQI as an optional layer. This feature is particularly useful for s who want to view the air quality before visiting a particular location. To view this, open Google Maps and tap the layers icon (overlapping squares) in the top right corner. Select 'Air Quality' to view the map with AQI indicators. Tap on any AQI reading to get more information, including health warnings and AQI readings nearby.
Apart from these methods, there are plenty of third-party apps s can to check the AQI on an ongoing basis. A great option that's available for both Android and iPhone is the running an air purifier, depending on the air quality.