Ikea Vindriktning Hack with QT Py ESP32-S3 and Adafruit IO

Bring your Ikea air quality monitor online with CircuitPython

by Liz Clark

published July 05, 2023, last edited July 01, 2025

posted in Hacks Sensors/ Temperature & Humidity Internet of Things - IOT/ Adafruit IO CircuitPython Breakout Boards/ WiFi

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Intermediate

Project guide

Disassembly

Using a long and thin screwdriver, remove the four screws from the back of the air quality monitor.

Slide out the front panel of the air quality monitor. You'll see the PM1006 module and fan plugged into the PCB.

Unplug the PM1006 and fan connectors from the PCB.

Remove the three screws mounting the PCB to the front panel.

Lift the PCB out of the front panel. Now you're ready for soldering.

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