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Have you heard about cryptocurrency mining and are wondering how to get started? In 2026, mining Bitcoin from home has never been more accessible. Thanks to the Canaan Avalon series — ASIC machines specially designed for individuals — it is now possible to participate in the Bitcoin network with compact, quiet, and easy-to-configure equipment. In this guide, the happymining.fr team will walk you through, step by step, from unboxing to your first mined satoshis.

Table of Contents

1. What is Crypto Mining and Why the Avalon Series?
2. Introducing the Canaan Avalon Range
3. Step-by-Step Installation Guide
4. Choosing Your Mining Pool
5. Profitability and Tips to Optimize Your Earnings
6. Frequently Asked Questions
7. Key Figures

What is Crypto Mining and Why the Avalon Series?

Cryptocurrency mining is the process by which specialized computers validate transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain and are rewarded in BTC in exchange. Specifically, your machine continuously solves complex mathematical calculations — and each validated block earns you a fraction of Bitcoin.

For a long time, this activity was reserved for large industrial farms. But Canaan, one of the pioneers in the sector founded in 2013 and inventor of the first Avalon ASICs, changed the game with its Home Series: miners designed for the general public, quiet, easy to plug in, and compatible with a standard residential setup.

Why choose an Avalon? Because configuration takes less than 5 minutes, the mobile app handles everything, and some models even double as a supplementary heater in winter.

📊 Thousands of individuals are mining Bitcoin from their homes in 2026 with the Canaan Avalon Home series.

Introducing the Canaan Avalon Range

The Canaan Avalon series comes in several models adapted to different budgets and goals. Here is a comparison of the three flagship models available at happymining.fr:

• Canaan Avalon Nano 3S — 140W, ideal for beginners
• Canaan Avalon Mini 3 — 37.5 TH/s, 800W, the versatile bestseller
• Canaan Avalon Q — 90 TH/s, up to 1,800W in Super mode

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💡 Good to know: The Avalon Mini 3 has 3 operating modes — Mining (full power), Heat (heat priority, ideal in winter), and Night (silent mode) — making it a truly versatile device.

“The Avalon Mini 3 was designed as a heater: you can both produce Bitcoin and heat your home.” — happymining.fr

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Good news: installing a Canaan Avalon miner is designed to be accessible to everyone, even without technical knowledge. Here is the complete procedure.

Step 1 — Unpacking and verification

Upon receiving your machine, carefully inspect the packaging. Check that all components are present: the miner, the power cable, and, depending on the model, a USB Wi-Fi adapter.

💡 Happymining.fr tip: Place your device on a flat, well-ventilated surface — a clear desk, a metal shelf, or a basement floor are perfect. Avoid confined spaces without air circulation.

Step 2 — Electrical connection

Before plugging in your Avalon, check your electrical circuit's capacity:

• Avalon Nano 3S: 140W — compatible with any standard outlet.
• Avalon Mini 3: 800W — standard 16A outlet is sufficient.
• Avalon Q in Super mode: up to 1,800W — requires a dedicated 20A circuit.

Plug the power cable into the back of the device, then into your wall outlet. The LEDs will light up: your miner is starting.

Step 3 — Wi-Fi connection via the Avalon Family app

1. Download the Avalon Family app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
2. Open the app, tap the menu, and select "Add New Device".
3. The app will automatically detect your Avalon on the local network.
4. Enter your Wi-Fi credentials (SSID + password) and confirm.
5. The device will restart and connect to your home network.
6. Log in with the default password admin, then immediately create a new secure password.

Step 4 — Mining pool configuration

Once connected, go to Settings > Pool Configuration and fill in:

• Pool 1: URL of your main mining pool (e.g.: stratum+tcp://btc.f2pool.com:3333)
• Worker: your Bitcoin wallet address (or worker name)
• Password: x (default for most pools)

Save — the device will restart and begin mining automatically.

Step 5 — Monitoring and optimization

From the app, you can in real-time:

• Track your hashrate (active computing power)
• Control the temperature and fan speed
• Change operating mode (Mining / Heat / Night)
• Update the firmware to optimize performance

Choosing Your Mining Pool

A mining pool is a group of miners who combine their computing power to increase their chances of validating a block — and then share the reward proportionally to their contribution. For a beginner, joining a pool is highly recommended.

Key Figures

⏱️ 5 minutes — the average time it takes to fully set up a Canaan Avalon miner via the Avalon Family mobile app, from plugging it in to the first hash.