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Ecowitt WH43 indoor PM2.5 sensor
Weather station / Air quality monitor

Ecowitt WH43 Indoor PM2.5

Ecowitt · WH43

The Ecowitt WH43 is an indoor air quality sensor focused on PM2.5 particle measurement. It works as part of the Ecowitt ecosystem and requires a compatible gateway or console to view data, upload it to Ecowitt Weather, or integrate it with Home Assistant. It is a good option if you want a simple PM2.5 sensor for home, office, or lab use without paying for more advanced sensors with CO2 or PM10.

USB

Pros

  • Dedicated indoor PM2.5 sensor
  • More affordable than more complete Ecowitt sensors
  • Compatible with Ecowitt gateway
  • Integrates with Home Assistant through a compatible gateway
  • Can run on USB or batteries
  • Allows AQI tracking and historical data within the Ecowitt ecosystem

Cons

  • Measures only PM2.5
  • Does not measure CO2, PM10, temperature, or humidity
  • Requires a compatible Ecowitt gateway or console
  • No direct WiFi
  • Not Zigbee or Matter

Compatibility

Home Assistant

Specifications

ModelWH43
MeasurementPM2.5
UseIndoor
PowerUSB / batteries
Measurement interval with USB60 seconds
Measurement interval with batteries10 minutes
ConnectivityEcowitt RF
Wireless rangeUp to 100 meters in open field
Gateway requiredYes
Home Assistant integrationThrough Ecowitt gateway
Power supplyUSB / pilas