Radon monitors · US buying guides

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Check readings your way.

Read the screen at home, check your levels while away, or look back at hourly readings. Start with how you’ll use it, then compare three practical options.

Exact models. Clear setup advice. Original sources.

Choose your accessScreen, nearby phone or Wi-Fi

Plan your setupPower, placement and saved readings

Check the evidenceExact-model manuals & US guidance

Your three-monitor shortlist

Pick the way you’ll use it.

Start with the readings you want to see. Then check the power and connection for your chosen room.

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01Read radon at a glance
Line drawing of Home 2 with its front display and vented side

Airthings · Model 325

Corentium Home 2

See your room's radon averages on the screen. Add app history when you want to look back.

  • Read radon averages on the display
  • Use two AA batteries at your chosen test spot
  • Check temperature and humidity too

A good fit for you if you want everyday screen checks and a battery-powered setup.

Your setup: For readings while away, add a compatible Airthings hub.

02Check your readings while away
Line drawing of View Plus with its horizontal rounded housing and central screen

Airthings · Model 2960

View Plus

Follow radon and other air measurements in one app, using your home Wi-Fi.

  • Follow radon, particles, CO2 and room conditions
  • Open uploaded readings while away
  • Choose AA batteries or USB-C power

A good fit for you if you want connected access and will use several air measurements.

Your setup: Use supported 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi; hub mode also needs USB-C power.

03Check radon where you place it
Line drawing of cylindrical RadonEye RD200 with top display and three vent rows

Ecosense · Model RD200

RadonEye RD200

Read the local display and open the hourly record from your nearby phone.

  • Read radon on the OLED display
  • Connect nearby with Bluetooth
  • View and export the hourly record in the app

A good fit for you if you have a suitable powered test spot and prefer nearby access.

Your setup: Use the app to export history and start a new measurement.

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The practical differences

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See how each monitor gets readings to you, where it draws power and how you can save history.

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Your decisionHome 2Airthings · Model 325View PlusAirthings · Model 2960RadonEye RD200Ecosense · Model RD200
MeasurementsRadon, temperature, humidityRadon, PM2.5, CO2, VOCs, temperature, humidity, pressureRadon
PowerTwo AA batteriesSix AA batteries or USB-CPlug-in power adapter
ConnectionBluetooth; remote access through a compatible hubDirect 2.4 GHz Wi-FiBluetooth for nearby access
History and accessLocal averages; synced app history and dashboard CSVAirthings app and dashboard; internet connection neededHourly record and text export through the app; record dates when starting a measurement

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Home 2 vs View Plus, in detail

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Match the modelFind the exact model and generation in the offer.

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Follow the sourceCheck the display, history and connection you plan to use.

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Plan the testFor a property transaction, check the accepted testing procedure.

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Common buying questions

Clear up the essentials.

Choose the measurement method first, then the features you need.

Do I need to buy a continuous monitor for a first test?

A suitable test kit can be a sensible first purchase. Check its procedure and lab arrangements; local radon programs may offer testing options. Compare kits and monitors.

Will a radon detector work in my basement?

Check the intended test location, operating conditions and power arrangement. A regularly occupied basement and an unused storage area can call for different placement decisions. Read the basement setup guide.

Which air-quality monitor measures radon?

Choose a model with a documented radon sensor. Home 2, View Plus and RD200 all include radon measurement. Understand the sensor differences.

How are the recommendations researched?

The reviews compare exact-model manuals, published specifications and US public guidance. Read our methodology.

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Choose your monitor.
Plan your first measurement.

Compare the three monitors by the way you’ll use them. For a first test, explore the kit-versus-monitor guide.