The X-Sense XR0A-iR, a Wi-Fi radon detector, is now sold at Lowe’s stores across the United States, X-Sense announced on Nov. 12, 2026. The company lists an MSRP of $99.99 and pitches it as a reusable monitor that keeps measuring, rather than a one-time test.
X-Sense says Lowe’s carries it in Pennsylvania, Colorado and Iowa, among other states, and tells shoppers to check local stock before making a trip. The release links to a Lowe’s product page for the detector.
Why radon is worth measuring
Radon is a radioactive gas with no color or smell. It seeps into homes from the ground, so you cannot tell it is there without a test. The EPA estimates that radon causes about 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the U.S. each year.
Some states face more of it than others. Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection says about 40% of homes tested there are above the EPA’s 4 pCi/L action guideline. Iowa’s health department notes that the EPA places the entire state in its highest radon-potential zone.
What the XR0A-iR does
X-Sense lists these features:
- Accuracy within ±10% at 5.4 pCi/L (200 Bq/m³) after seven days of monitoring, at a 95% confidence level, according to the company.
- C-NRPP certification, per X-Sense.
- A 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection for remote readings and app notifications.
- An LCD that shows the radon level and trend arrows.
- Up to 999 days of stored monitoring history, which X-Sense says survives a battery change.
- PDF reports and XLSX or CSV exports that can be shared with a professional.
- Up to two years of battery life.
The pitch is cost and convenience over time. X-Sense argues that a monitor you keep running cuts down on repeat professional visits and mail-in kits that need lab processing for every check. For comparison, Pennsylvania’s DEP says a home test kit costs about $20 to $30 at hardware or home improvement stores.
What it won’t do
The detector only measures radon. It does not lower it. The EPA recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or higher and considering a fix between 2 and 4 pCi/L. X-Sense itself frames home monitoring as a complement to professional testing and mitigation, not a replacement.
The announcement does not specify the in-store price at Lowe’s, whether the detector is also sold on Lowe’s website, or which app it pairs with. If you live in a high-radon state and want ongoing readings, call your local Lowe’s first to confirm it has the XR0A-iR in stock.
