Altruist Setup Guide

Set Up Your Altruist Urban

Altruist Urban is an outdoor air quality monitor measuring particulate matter (PM2.5 / PM10), temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, and noise level.

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Full setup diagram

Step 1 — Power

Connect the sensor to a USB-C power source. Minimum requirement: 5V / 1A.

Step 2 — Connect to the Altruist

1. Scan the QR code with your phone camera, or find the Wi-Fi network «Altruist-xxxxxxxxx» in your device settings.
2. The access point becomes active shortly after powering on.
3. Enter the password: 123456789

Step 3 — Connect to Your Wi-Fi

1. 3.1 Open your browser and go to 192.168.4.1
2. Enter your home Wi-Fi network name and password in «WIFI SETTINGS».
3. Click «Save configuration and restart».
4. 3.2 After restart the device shows status «CONNECTED!» and a new IP address (e.g. 192.168.10.3).
5. Copy the new IP address of the Altruist.

Step 4 — Connect to the Sensor Map

1. 4.1 Open the new IP address in your browser. Click «Configuration».
2. 4.2 Go to «GPS & Sensors» and enter the GPS coordinates of your sensor's location.
3. Use latlong.net to find coordinates by address.
4. Click «Save configuration and restart».

Done! After a few minutes your sensor will appear on the open sensor map at sensors.social

Mounting

You can mount the sensor on a vertical surface using the included holder.

• Mounting is optional — the Altruist is stable on any flat horizontal surface.
• For UV protection from direct sunlight, we recommend an additional sun visor.
• Wall mount (adhesive sticker): max height 3 m, operating temperature −10 °C to +35 °C.
• Recommended installation height: 3 m or above.

Connect to Home Assistant

Home Assistant integration lets you track air quality directly in your automation system. You can also create automation scenarios with other devices in your home.

Step-by-step guide: wiki.robonomics.network/docs/altruist/#home-assistant

Set Up Your Altruist Insight

Altruist Insight is an indoor air quality monitor with an e-ink display, measuring CO2, temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure.

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Full setup diagram

Step 1 — Power & Step 2 — Connect to the Altruist

1. Connect the sensor to a USB-C power source. Minimum requirement: 5V / 1A.
2. Scan the QR code with your phone camera, or find the Wi-Fi network «Altruist-xxxxxxxxx» in your device settings.
3. The access point becomes active shortly after powering on.
4. Enter the password: 123456789

Step 3 — Connect to Your Wi-Fi

1. 3.1 Open your browser and go to 192.168.4.1
2. Enter your home Wi-Fi network name and password in «WIFI SETTINGS».
3. Click «Save configuration and restart».
4. 3.2 After restart the device shows status «CONNECTED!» and a new IP address (e.g. 192.168.10.3).
5. Copy the new IP address of the Altruist.

Step 4 — Connect to the Sensor Map

1. 4.1 Open the new IP address in your browser. Click «Configuration».
2. 4.2 Go to «GPS & Sensors» and enter the GPS coordinates of your sensor's location.
3. Use latlong.net to find coordinates by address.
4. Click «Save configuration and restart».

Done! After a few minutes your sensor will appear on the open sensor map at sensors.social

E-ink Display

The display shows data from your Altruist Insight sensor and a connected Altruist Urban sensor on the same Wi-Fi network.

• LEDs around the perimeter indicate the current air quality level.
• Three buttons on the back panel let you switch screens and browse data.

Connect to Home Assistant

Home Assistant integration lets you track air quality directly in your automation system. You can also create automation scenarios with other devices in your home.

Step-by-step guide: wiki.robonomics.network/docs/altruist/#home-assistant

UV Cover for Altruist Urban

Outdoor protection against sun and rain with UV resistance. Made from ASA plastic.

• Recommended installation height: 3 m or above.
• Wall mount (adhesive sticker): max height 3 m, operating temperature −10 °C to +35 °C.

In the box: 1 Cover, 1 Wall mount, 2 Screws, 2 Double-sided tapes, 1 User manual

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Technical Specifications

Altruist Urban

Altruist Insight