How to Check Air Quality Index on iPhone/iPad – Guide

iOS 12.2 was released with a redesigned Apple TV remote, HomeKit TV support, and more. One of my favorite new features is the option to show “Air Quality” in Apple Maps on iPhone. According to the Environment Protection Agency (USA), an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered good and is represented by green. The following image better explains the air quality. Those concerned about air quality will find it helpful to know that the Maps app on iPhone and iPad has an optional feature which allows you to view the air quality index (AQI) and associated color code directly within the Maps app. ..

To find the Air Quality Index information in the iOS Maps app, you need iOS 12.2 or later on your iPhone or iPad, as earlier versions do not support the AQI Index (although they do support Weather). iPhone users with earlier iOS versions can get air quality information from the Weather app on iPhone, and iPhone and iPad users can find Siri AQI index information, while iPad users with earlier iOS versions can access the website or a dedicated weather app for that. Assuming you are using iOS 12.2 or later, here is how to enable and view AQI details in Apple Maps:

  1. Open the App Store on your device.
  2. Tap on “My App Store”.
  3. Scroll down to where you see “Apple Maps” and then tap on it.
  4. On the left hand side of Apple Maps, you will see an option called “AQI”. This will show a list of all of the cities that have AQI ratings as well as some more detailed information about each one such as their population size and air quality levels.
  5. To view AQI ratings for a specific city, just tap on it and then select “AQI Ratings” from the drop-down menu that appears.

Checking the Air Quality Index on Maps on iPhone or iPad

Settings on an iPhone or iPad Open the “Settings” app and select “General.” General on an iPhone or iPad In the “General” section, select “Privacy.” Privacy on an iPhone or iPad

The ‘Air Quality Index’ setting can be changed to the ON position to see how bad air quality is in a specific location.

iOS users can now access the Maps app, which offers turn-by-turn directions and live traffic updates. ..

Now, when you search for a location or destination on Maps, you can also type in a city or town name.

The AQI score in the Maps app is a measure of how safe it is to use the app. The higher the AQI score, the more risky it is to use the Maps app.

Apple has added weather information to the Maps app on iOS devices. If you don’t see the weather in Apple Maps, you may have turned it off in the map settings just above the air quality score information. ..

Final note

The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a measure of air quality, typically used in the United States. The AQI is calculated using a formula that takes into account the concentration of particles in the air, as well as ozone and carbon monoxide levels. ..