Enable Location Services for AQI

Allow your browser to detect air quality at your exact location

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Chrome Desktop

  1. 1

    Click the lock icon in the address bar

    Located to the left of the website URL

  2. 2

    Click "Site settings" from the dropdown

  3. 3

    Find "Location" and change to "Allow"

    May be under "Permissions" section

  4. 4

    Refresh the page and click "Allow" when prompted

Quick Alternative:

When you see the location prompt, click "Allow" instead of "Block"

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Safari on Mac

  1. 1

    Go to Safari menu → Preferences

    Or press Cmd + comma

  2. 2

    Click the "Websites" tab

  3. 3

    Select "Location" from the left sidebar

  4. 4

    Find cleanairinitiative.org and set to "Allow"

    If not listed, visit the site first

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Firefox

  1. 1

    Click the padlock icon in the address bar

  2. 2

    Click the arrow next to "Connection secure"

  3. 3

    Click "More Information"

  4. 4

    Go to "Permissions" tab and check "Use Location"

    Uncheck "Use default" first if needed

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Microsoft Edge

  1. 1

    Click the lock icon in the address bar

  2. 2

    Click "Permissions for this site"

  3. 3

    Find "Location" and toggle to "Allow"

  4. 4

    Refresh the page

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iPhone & iPad

  1. 1

    Open Settings app

  2. 2

    Scroll down and tap Safari (or your browser)

  3. 3

    Tap "Location" under "Settings for Websites"

  4. 4

    Select "Ask" or "Allow"

    "Ask" lets you choose each time

System-wide Location:

Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → Safari → While Using App

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Android Devices

  1. 1

    Open Chrome and tap the three dots menu

  2. 2

    Tap Settings → Site settings

  3. 3

    Tap Location

  4. 4

    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

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