SUMMARY
The Canaan Avalon Q is designed with home users in mind — it’s compact, easy to manage via mobile, and most importantly, quiet. If you’re looking to start mining Bitcoin without the usual noise and complexity, here’s a step-by-step guide to get your Avalon Q up and running in no time.
Unboxing and What’s Inside
Inside the box, you’ll find:
- Multilingual user manual
- USB WiFi adapter
- Anti-slip rubber feet
- Power cable
- F2Pool discount card (25% fee reduction)
The miner itself is protected by thick foam, ensuring safe delivery — a hallmark of Canaan’s Avalon Family.
Get to Know the Miner
The Avalon Q weighs about 11.2 kg — compact enough for your living room or home office.
Front Panel Overview:
- USB port: For the WiFi adapter
- Power & Reset buttons
- LCD screen: Shows IP address, power use, and operation mode
- LAN port (optional use)
- Dust filter cover: Removable with washable dual filters
Back Panel:
- Power input & main switch
- Quiet exhaust fan for hot air removal
Maintenance Tip:
Connect via Avalon Family App
You can control everything from your phone using the Avalon Family App
To set it up:
- Plug in the miner and insert the USB WiFi adapter
- Launch the app → Tap “Add New Device”
- The app will auto-detect the Avalon Q
- Connect to your home WiFi
- Change the default password (optional but recommended)
Access the Dashboard on Your PC
Want desktop access too?
- Check the IP address on the LCD
- Enter the IP in your browser
- Use the Avalon Family App to scan the QR code shown on your computer screen
Configuring the Mining Pool
Using the app:
- Go to Pool Configuration
- Enter your mining pool URLs (get these from your pool provider)
- Set your Worker Name (e.g., username.001)
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Set a Password (123 works fine unless otherwise specified)
Tip: Avalon Q works well with F2Pool and offers regional server options.
Choose Your Power Mode
| You can toggle between three performance levels depending on your setup: Mode | Hashrate | Power Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Eco | 52 TH/s | 800W |
| Standard | 75 TH/s | 1300W |
| Super | 93 TH/s | 1800W |
Suggestion: Use Super Mode during the day with solar panels, and switch to Eco Mode at night to reduce noise and power cost.
Check the Noise Levels
| Unlike traditional miners, the Avalon Q is whisper-quiet: Mode | Sound Level |
|---|---|
| Eco | 45–52 dB |
| Standard | 52–55 dB |
| Super | 60–66 dB |
That’s a big improvement over older miners like the Antminer S9 (75–80 dB). You can actually run this unit in your living room without disturbance.
Final Thoughts
Setting up the Canaan Avalon Q is simple, intuitive, and perfect for home environments. Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran miner looking for a silent option, this device delivers efficiency with peace and quiet. If you’re tired of noisy rigs and complex setups, the Avalon Q might just be your ideal mining companion.
