Enable Location Services for AQI
Allow your browser to detect air quality at your exact location
Chrome Desktop
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Click the lock icon in the address bar
Located to the left of the website URL
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Click "Site settings" from the dropdown
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Find "Location" and change to "Allow"
May be under "Permissions" section
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Refresh the page and click "Allow" when prompted
Quick Alternative:
When you see the location prompt, click "Allow" instead of "Block"
Safari on Mac
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Go to Safari menu → Preferences
Or press Cmd + comma
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Click the "Websites" tab
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Select "Location" from the left sidebar
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Find cleanairinitiative.org and set to "Allow"
If not listed, visit the site first
Firefox
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Click the padlock icon in the address bar
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Click the arrow next to "Connection secure"
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Click "More Information"
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Go to "Permissions" tab and check "Use Location"
Uncheck "Use default" first if needed
Microsoft Edge
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Click the lock icon in the address bar
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Click "Permissions for this site"
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Find "Location" and toggle to "Allow"
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Refresh the page
iPhone & iPad
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Open Settings app
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Scroll down and tap Safari (or your browser)
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Tap "Location" under "Settings for Websites"
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Select "Ask" or "Allow"
"Ask" lets you choose each time
System-wide Location:
Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → Safari → While Using App
Android Devices
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Open Chrome and tap the three dots menu
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Tap Settings → Site settings
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Tap Location
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Toggle on "Ask before accessing"
Make sure phone's location is also enabled
Quick Check:
Ensure location icon appears in your status bar when checking AQI
⚠️ Still Can't Enable Location?
- ✓ Make sure your device's main location setting is turned on
- ✓ Check if you're using a VPN that might block location
- ✓ Try clearing your browser cache and cookies
- ✓ Restart your browser after changing settings
- ✓ Some work/school networks block location access