diff --git a/source/_integrations/awair.markdown b/source/_integrations/awair.markdown
index 04acc610377..b3245844fdd 100644
--- a/source/_integrations/awair.markdown
+++ b/source/_integrations/awair.markdown
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ha_category:
   - Health
 ha_config_flow: true
 ha_release: 0.84
-ha_iot_class: Cloud Polling
+ha_iot_class: Local Polling
 ha_codeowners:
   - '@ahayworth'
   - '@danielsjf'
@@ -17,13 +17,23 @@ ha_integration_type: integration
 
 The Awair integration will fetch data from your [Awair devices](https://getawair.com).
 
-You will need to request access to the Awair API and obtain an access token from the Awair [Developer Console](https://developer.getawair.com/). It is free, but getting a token can take up to 24 hours.
+## Prerequisites
+
+### Connect locally (preferred)
+
+When connecting locally, the integration will poll the device every 30 seconds. Awair provides a [list of devices](https://support.getawair.com/hc/en-us/articles/360049221014-Awair-Element-Local-API-Feature#h_01F40FB3ETMR4TZKPVXJNE86HQ) that support the Local API. This API must be enabled via the Awair app via [these steps](https://support.getawair.com/hc/en-us/articles/360049221014-Awair-Element-Local-API-Feature#h_01F40FBBW5323GBPV7D6XMG4J8). If you add new Awair devices to your home, you must follow these steps again.
+
+### Connect via the cloud
+
+When connecting via the cloud, data is summarized over 5-minute intervals. All devices are supported. You will need to request access to the Awair API and obtain an access token from the Awair [Developer Console](https://developer.getawair.com/). It is free, but getting a token can take up to 24 hours.
+
+This integration refreshes once every 5 minutes, based on the [default per-device quota](https://docs.developer.getawair.com/?version=latest#tiers--quotas) of 300 API calls per day.
 
 {% include integrations/config_flow.md %}
 
 ## Available Sensors
 
-The integration will fetch data from each device linked to your Awair developer account. The following sensors are supported:
+The integration will fetch data from each device. The following sensors are supported:
 
 * Temperature
 * Humidity
@@ -35,5 +45,3 @@ The integration will fetch data from each device linked to your Awair developer
 * Luminescence
 
 Not all devices support all sensors; consult Awair's documentation to find out what sensors are present on your device. For first-generation Awair devices with a "dust" sensor, the integration will create identical PM2.5 and PM10 sensors (which reflects the capabilities of the sensor - it can detect dust between PM2.5 and PM10 but cannot differentiate between them).
-
-This integration refreshes once every 5 minutes, based on the [default per-device quota](https://docs.developer.getawair.com/?version=latest#tiers--quotas) of 300 API calls per day.