For classrooms, schools and education teams
Check a concern with a portable logger, or follow multiple classrooms remotely with connected monitors, history and alerts. Choose the workflow first; then choose the device.
Both approaches can reveal patterns, but they differ in staff time, coverage and access to readings.
Use Model F when staff need a visible CO2 reading during a room check. Use Model D when a rechargeable logger should stay in a classroom and provide a local CSV afterward, without joining school Wi-Fi.
Fits: pilot studies, temporary classrooms, troubleshooting and spaces where network approval is not yet available.
Use E-Lite or Model O for current and historical data in the cloud portal. Authorized staff can review rooms remotely and receive configured metric or offline-sensor email alerts.
Fits: ongoing facilities review, seasonal comparisons and deployments where retrieving every logger is impractical.
| School need | Recommended model | Measurements and access | Deployment consideration | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff spot checks | Model F | CO2 displayed on the device with portable data logging. | A staff member moves and reads the monitor. | View Model F |
| No-Wi-Fi classroom study | Model D | CO2, temperature and humidity; battery-powered local logging and CSV export. | Retrieve the device to review results; no remote dashboard. | View Model D |
| Connected classroom | Model E-Lite | CO2, PM2.5, VOC index, temperature, humidity and pressure with cloud history; internal memory bridges Wi-Fi outages. | Requires 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and USB-C power. | View E-Lite |
| Wired lab or campus room | Model O | CO2, PM, VOC, NOx, temperature, humidity and pressure; Wi-Fi or Ethernet, USB-C or optional PoE. | Coordinate Ethernet/PoE and device-network rules with IT. | View Model O |
These monitors provide environmental measurements and reporting tools. This page does not claim certification or compliance with a school, health or building standard. See the full model comparison for specifications.
Decide whether the pilot should identify time-of-day patterns, compare room types, investigate a complaint or create an ongoing remote view. Write down who reviews results and what happens after a notification.
Include different ages, occupancy levels, ventilation types and building areas. A one-week snapshot may miss schedule or weather effects, so preserve context such as class periods and window use.
Use consistent school, floor and room identifiers. Place monitors in the occupied zone, away from direct vents, windows, doors and a student's immediate exhaled breath.
Confirm power, network onboarding, alert recipients and staff ownership before scaling. Free cloud access covers up to 10 sensors per account; current per-sensor fees apply above 10.
Connected models send readings to the VisiblAir cloud portal for authorized remote access and history. Threshold rules can email account owners or configured recipients; offline alerts can report a device that stops sending.
Use alerts as prompts for a documented school response, not as automatic proof of a cause or as a substitute for professional ventilation assessment.
Use Model F for immediate visible checks or Model D for an offline time series. Record schedule and room changes alongside the data.
Place connected sensors in a representative mix. The first 10 cloud-connected devices fit within the account's free access tier.
Coordinate facilities and IT. Mix E-Lite on managed Wi-Fi with Model O where Ethernet or PoE is the more dependable permanent path.
Buy individual monitors online, or send room count, desired measurements, available networks and timeline for a multi-unit recommendation.