Great question!
Shaking your bottle helps the water and CO2 mix. This is a necessary step to get the most out of your system and make the best-tasting sparkling water.
When shaking your bottle, be sure to keep it upright and shake it vigorously (tilting it back and forth will not successfully mix the CO2.
For a brief how-to, check out our "Start" page to get started with your Aer1 device.