# Airthings 2960 View Plus, Radon and Air Quality Monitor with PM2.5

Source: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-air-quality-monitor/airthings-view-plus-radon
Ranked #4 in "Best Air Quality Monitor 2026: Fewer Numbers, Better Sensors": https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-air-quality-monitor

- Price: £166.99 (checked on Amazon UK on 2026-09-11)
- Amazon rating: 4.1 from 1,895 ratings
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B097YW5Q72?tag=ranked10-21

The Airthings View Plus is the only monitor in this ranking that measures radon, and it does it with a passive diffusion chamber and alpha spectrometry: a continuous reading rather than a postal test kit. Alongside it come PM2.5, CO2, VOCs, temperature, humidity and air pressure, all reported to a Wi-Fi app with smart-home support.

It is fourth because of its complaint rate. 4.1 stars from 1,895 ratings sounds solid until you see that 14 per cent of them are one-star, the highest rate collected here — usually about pairing and battery rather than the sensors. If radon is why you are shopping, this is the one; if it is not, the Aranet4 and the Temtop monitors do the rest better.

## Specification

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensors as listed | Radon, PM2.5, CO2, VOC, temp, humidity, pressure |
| Radon method | Passive diffusion chamber, alpha spectrometry |
| Ratings | 4.1 from 1,895 |
| Connectivity | WiFi app, Alexa, Google, IFTTT |
| Power | Battery powered |
| Price | £166.99 |

## Questions people ask

**Does it really measure radon?**

Yes. The listing describes a passive diffusion chamber with alpha spectrometry, which is a genuine continuous radon measurement rather than an estimate.

**Do I need a radon monitor?**

It depends where you live. Radon concentrates in Cornwall, Devon and parts of the Midlands, and this is the only monitor here that reports it.

**How long until the radon reading is useful?**

Radon varies day to day, so a few weeks of readings are needed before the figure means much. Treat the first days as a warm-up.

**Why are 14 per cent of the ratings one-star?**

Most complaints about this class of device involve Wi-Fi pairing and battery life rather than the sensor set.

**Does it need a subscription?**

No. The Airthings app and the readings are free; more features come through the optional Hub.

**How many ratings does it have?**

1895 at the time of collection, averaging 4.1 stars, with 64 per cent five-star and 14 per cent one-star.
