How to Setup Canaan Avalon Q
Avalon Q is a Bitcoin Miner launched in April 2025. It adopts a silent design. It is very suitable for home mining. The maximum hashrate reaches 90Th/s and the power consumption is only 1674W. It also supports solo bitcoin mining. So it is also the largest Home Bitcoin Miner in Hashrate, so it has received a lot of attention from Bitcoin miners. Let’s take a look at the appearance, operation, and actual performance of the Avalon Q.
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Avalon Q Unboxing
The total weight of Avalon Q with packaging reaches about 14.55KG
Avalon Q Accessories
Unpacking the packaging, the top is the accessories that come with Avalon Q packaging. Including:
- Wifi receiver
- Anti-slip foot pad;
- Power cord;
- Manual;
- Mining pool card
The accessories are still very complete, don’t worry about not having a power cord, etc.
Appearance of Avalon Q
After removing the accessories, you’ll find the Avalon Q miner underneath.
After taking out the Avalon Q, the actual weight of the bare unit is 11.26 kg. Its overall design closely resembles that of a desktop PC tower, with a sleek black finish
At the front, there’s a removable dust filter, making it easy to clean. From the Avalon Nano 3 to the Nano 3S, the Mini 3, and now the Avalon Q, Avalon has consistently included dust filter designs in their products. Each new model also shows noticeable improvements in aesthetics. It’s clear that Avalon is committed to refining the Home Bitcoin Miner experience—creating machines that not only perform well but also look better and fit more seamlessly into users’ home environments.
Avalon Control Panel
The front control panel of the Avalon
1. Power Button
Pressing it once can power the Avalon Q on or put it into standby mode. Pressing it twice quickly switches the Avalon Q’s working mode. The Avalon Q has three working modes: Eco Mode, Standard Mode, and Super Mode.
2. Reset Button
Press and hold to reset the Avalon Q. For example, if you need to change the Wi-Fi settings, you can reset the connection by pressing this button.
3. Display Screen
After powering on the Avalon Q, the IP address can be seen on this screen.
4. Wi-Fi Adapter Port
Plug in a Wi-Fi adapter to allow the Avalon Q to connect to Wi-Fi. Both the Avalon Q and the Avalon Nano 3S have this feature.
5. Ethernet Port
Port for connecting a network cable.
Avalon Q Rear Panel
The back is relatively simple
1. Avalon Q power switch
2. Power cable port
Power supply supports 100- 240V voltage
The Avalon Q is equipped with two 120mm high-speed silent cooling fans inside
How to Setup Canaan Avalon Q
Step 1: Choose the connection method — insert the Wi-Fi adapter or connect the Ethernet cable.
Step 2: Connect the power cable and turn on the power switch.
Please make sure that the power cord is tight and must not be loose or falsely connected.
Step 3: Download the official Avalon Family app released by Avalon
If you’re unsure how to download the app or need the Android installation package, you can join our WOYOU group. We have the installation package ready to send you directly, saving you a lot of hassle.
Step 4: Make sure your phone’s Bluetooth is turned on. Open the Avalon Family app, tap the three-line icon at the top right, tap “Search,” then tap “Connect” after finding the Avalon Q.
Step 5: Now you can configure Wi-Fi for your Avalon Q. After successful setup, you can enter the Avalon Q interface.
At the top, you can rename your Avalon Q. This helps you manage your miners when you have many of them.
Step 6: Next, to make things easier, we will use a computer to configure the mining pool for the Avalon Q. First, make sure the Avalon Q and your computer are on the same network.
Step 7: Check the IP address displayed on the Avalon Q’s small screen. Enter this IP address into your computer’s web browser to access the Avalon Q’s backend login page.
There are two login methods: one is password login with the default password “admin,” and the other is scanning a QR code with the Avalon Family app. This way, you can successfully access the Avalon Q’s backend.
Step 8: For the mining pool, we’ll use ViaBTC as an example. After logging into your account, click “Pool” at the top to enter the control panel. Here, you can select the coin type — in this case, we’ll choose BTC, Copy the mining pool address
Go back to the Avalon Q backend, click “Pool Config,” paste the mining pool address, and enter your worker name — your ViaBTC username. The password can be anything. Click “Submit,” and the miner will restart. After a successful setup, it will automatically return to the backend interface.
Congratulations! At this point, your Avalon Q is up and running. After 10 minutes, the dashboard will display the Avalon Q’s hashrate.
Avalon Q Performance
Mode: Standard
Let’s switch to Standard Mode. After switching the mode in the Avalon Family app, the web backend on the computer will automatically update as well. After running for about 10 minutes, the hashrate is around 80Th/s, and the power consumption is 1360W.
The noise is around 40dB
Mode: ECO
Running in ECO Mode for about 10 minutes, the hashrate is around 54Th/s, power consumption is 830W, and the noise level is below 40 dB.
Mode: Super
We ran the Avalon Q in Super Mode for about 15 hours, and the average hashrate was around 93Th/s. Power consumption was approximately 1690W.
The noise level is around 50 dB.
Comparison of three modes
| Mode | Hashrate (Th/s) | Power Consumption (W) | Noise Level (dB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECO Mode | ~54 | 830 | <40 |
| Standard Mode | ~80 | 1360 | 40 |
| Super Mode | ~93 | 1690 | ~50 |
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SUMMARY
When configuring the Avalon Q, you can feel that Canaan puts a lot of effort into designing this type of machine. From previous models like the Avalon Mini 3 and Avalon Nano 3S, it’s clear that Canaan truly designs products from the user’s perspective. The Avalon Q’s actual hashrate is basically consistent with the official specifications. Its hashrate performance, noise level, power consumption, and temperature performance are all excellent. This machine is currently the strongest Home Bitcoin Miner. You can confidently use it at home or in an office for mining. Our company also has a very good impression of Avalon’s products and strong confidence in Canaan’s offerings.
If you’re interested in getting the Avalon Q, you can contact us directly. We provide one-stop service from ordering to after-sales, which can save you a lot of time.
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