Reading Your ResMed myAir Score

Most CPAP users check their myAir score in the morning, just like they check the weather. A green number means a good night. A yellow or red one means something went sideways. And when it drops, the follow-up questions are always the same: what does the number actually measure, why did it drop, and what can be done to bring it back up?

Quick answer: The myAir app scores last night's CPAP therapy on a scale of 0 to 100, based on four factors: how many hours you used the device, how well your mask sealed, how often your breathing was interrupted (your AHI), and how many times the mask came off during the night. A score of 70 or above is considered good. Most fully adapted CPAP users run in the 80s and 90s on a regular night.

Understanding each factor makes it much easier to act on a low score rather than to guess what went wrong. The practical fixes are more straightforward than most people expect.

1. What is the myAir app?

myAir is ResMed's free companion app for AirSense and AirCurve CPAP and BiPAP machines. After each therapy session, it pulls your sleep data from the previous night and turns it into a score from 0 to 100, along with a breakdown of the four categories that make up that score. The app is free to download for both iOS and Android. [2]

myAir syncs data over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, depending on your device. The AirSense 11 and AirSense 10 both connect over Wi-Fi. The AirCurve 11 and AirCurve 10 series are also compatible. The AirMini travel machine uses a separate app, the AirMini app (also from ResMed), which displays similar therapy data but operates independently of myAir.

The app's real value is in pattern recognition. A single low score on a rough night isn't something to worry about. But when the app shows a mask seal that has been dropping for three nights in a row, or an AHI that has climbed during allergy season, those are patterns worth paying attention to.

2. How to read your myAir score

Every morning, myAir grades the previous night's session on a scale of 0 to 100. ResMed uses three color bands to make the number easier to read at a glance. [1]

Color	Score range	What it means
Red	Under 50	Therapy did not work well last night. Multiple factors may have gone wrong at once.
Yellow	50 to 69	Some issues to fix. One or two factors likely pulled the score down.
Green	70 to 100	A good night. The device recorded consistent therapy hours, a solid seal, and stable breathing.

CPAP users who are fully settled into therapy typically run in the high 80s to 90s on a regular night. If your score stays under 50 for more than two nights in a row, it's worth calling your DME supplier or sleep specialist to review your settings and fit.

Gabriel, Sleeplay CPAP Specialist: “Your myAir score is graded out of 100 and is broken down into 4 categories that show you how well your therapy went the night before.”

3. The 4 factors behind your myAir score

Every nightly score is built from four pieces, each contributing a slice of the 100-point total. Hours used carry the most weight by far. The other three (mask seal, events per hour, and mask on/off) are quality measures that make up the rest. Together, these four give you the full picture of last night's therapy in a single screen.

ResMed does not publish the exact weighting formula, but publicly indicates that hours used account for the largest share (approximately 70 points), with the remaining 30 points split across the other three factors.

Usage hours

Hours used is the highest-weighted factor in the myAir score. Four or more hours per night is the medical minimum most insurance plans and DME providers use to assess therapy compliance. Falling consistently below that threshold is the fastest way to pull the score down, regardless of how well everything else went.

The system tracks how many hours and minutes the device was actively delivering pressurized air during the night. The more consistent you are, the more those hours contribute to your total.

Mask seal

Mask seal reflects how well your mask maintained an airtight fit throughout the night. The app reports this as a leak rate (in liters per minute) alongside a point score. A low leak rate earns full points. A high leak rate means therapy air is escaping, reducing the effective pressure reaching your airway, even when the device runs all night.

If your seal score keeps dropping, take a look at our guide to reducing CPAP mask leaks for the most common causes and how to address them.

Events per hour (AHI)

Events per hour is your Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI): the average number of breathing interruptions the device detected each hour during therapy. This count includes full apneas (complete pauses in breathing) and hypopneas (partial reductions in airflow). A lower number means more stable breathing. Most sleep specialists aim for an AHI under 5 events per hour as a treatment target. [1]

For a deeper look at what different AHI ranges mean for your therapy, our AHI score guide walks through each tier.

Mask on/off

This factor tracks how many times the mask was removed during the night. Each removal interrupts therapy and reduces your total score. Frequent removals are almost always a sign of a specific discomfort: pressure that feels too strong during the first stage of sleep, a dry or irritated airway, or a seal issue that keeps disrupting rest. In most cases, the cause is fixable once you identify it.

4. How to improve your myAir score

If your myAir score has been sitting lower than you'd like, each of the four factors has a clear path to improvement. The highest-impact changes are often the simplest.

Add more hours

The number of hours used is weighted highest in the scoring formula, so adding even 30 minutes per night moves the needle more than almost anything else. Building a consistent pre-sleep routine with the mask on and addressing any discomfort that might prompt you to remove it early is the most direct approach.

Dry mouth is one of the most common reasons people cut therapy short overnight. Adjusting your humidifier settings or switching to a heated hose usually makes a noticeable difference. For a full walkthrough of CPAP therapy from setup to daily use, our CPAP therapy guide covers the whole process.

Improve your mask seal

Replacing your mask cushion every 1 to 2 months is the single most effective seal fix. Worn silicone loses its shape and stops sealing properly, even when the mask looks intact. If you've recently replaced the cushion and the seal is still poor, a sizing issue is the next thing to check. Mask liners can also help with position-related leaks if you tend to shift during sleep.

Our guide to reducing CPAP mask leaks walks through each cause in detail.

Lower your events per hour

If your AHI is consistently elevated, a pressure-setting adjustment is usually needed. That's a conversation to have with your sleep specialist, not a self-service change. Your doctor can review your detailed therapy data (not just the myAir summary) and decide whether a re-titration or a switch to auto-adjusting pressure makes sense.

Reduce mask removals

Frequent mask removals almost always trace back to a specific discomfort. Pressure that feels too high when you first fall asleep responds well to the ramp feature, which starts therapy at a lower pressure and gradually increases to your prescribed level. A dry or irritated airway usually improves with a humidifier or heated hose. A cushion swap addresses fit-related leaks that pull the mask loose.

Explore CPAP comfort accessories that can make extended wear easier and more consistent throughout the night.

5. Troubleshooting common myAir issues

The myAir app is generally reliable, but a few issues come up regularly. Most resolve in under a minute. [3]

The score is missing this morning

Cellular sync sometimes lags. Wait 2 to 4 hours before assuming something is wrong. If the score still hasn't appeared, check that your machine is connected to Wi-Fi (AirSense 11) or has an active Bluetooth connection (older models). Confirm the device is plugged in, since machines upload therapy data after the session ends.

Data is delayed or incomplete

Restarting the machine clears most sync issues. Unplug it for 30 seconds, plug it back in, and let it reconnect to the network before checking the app again.

The app is not syncing

Log out of the myAir app and log back in. If that doesn't resolve it, re-pair the device by going to your account settings and re-entering the machine's serial number.

The machine is not showing up in the app

Double-check that the serial number in the app matches the number printed on the bottom of the machine. If the machine was recently replaced, the old device's serial number may still be linked to your account.

Account locked or forgotten password

Use ResMed's account recovery tool through the app's login screen. If your machine itself needs service or you need further support, the Sleeplay team is available to help.

FAQs

What is a good myAir score?

70 or higher is good. ResMed grades scores in three bands: red (under 50, therapy did not work well), yellow (50 to 69, some issues to address), and green (70 to 100, good night). Fully adapted CPAP users typically run in the high 80s to 90s on a typical night. Anything under 50 for more than 2 nights in a row is worth a call to your DME or sleep specialist.

What are the 4 factors in the myAir score?

Hours used (the medical-minimum metric your insurance and DME care about), mask seal (how well the mask sealed all night), events per hour (the apnea-hypopnea index, or AHI), and mask on/off (how often you took the mask off mid-night). Hours used are weighted the highest. The other three are quality measures.

How do I improve my myAir score?

The biggest lever is hours used: adding even 30 minutes per night noticeably improves the score. The second is mask seal: replace cushions every 1 to 2 months, refit the mask, and consider mask liners. Events per hour usually require a pressure setting adjustment, which is your sleep specialist's call. Mask on/off improves as you address discomfort: use the ramp feature for high pressure, a humidifier for dry mouth, and a cushion swap for leaks.

Why is my myAir score 0 or missing?

Most often this is a sync issue, not a therapy issue. Wait 2 to 4 hours, as cellular sync sometimes lags. If the score is still missing, check your Wi-Fi connection on AirSense 11 or verify your machine's date and time. Confirm the mask was actually on last night. If the score persistently shows 0, log out and back in to refresh the app, or contact ResMed support.

Does myAir work with the AirMini?

Not directly. The AirMini uses a separate companion app called the AirMini app, also free from ResMed. The myAir app is for AirSense and AirCurve machines. The AirMini app shows similar therapy data including usage hours, seal, events per hour, and a daily score, so the experience is comparable.

References

1. ResMed. “Understanding your myAir score: tips and explanation.”

2. ResMed. “Track your sleep apnea treatment with myAir.”

3. ResMed. “myAir troubleshooting tips: how to access and manage your therapy data.”