

#WIFI TEMP MONITOR BLUETOOTH#
The claim that you can stay connected when you have line of sight up to 325 feet seems a little wild for a Bluetooth device. SensorPush Wireless Thermometer / Hygrometer Though we haven't tested this particular device, we recommend it over myBlue-T.

#WIFI TEMP MONITOR DOWNLOAD#
When you return, you can download all of the data that was recorded directly from the device to your phone. The myBlue-TH will log 250,000 data points, even when you are not within Bluetooth range. The new product, myBlue-TH, provides temperature and humidity data and has a built-in logger. We're calling Weatherhawk myBlue-T a pass.Īll that said, after we did this review, Weatherhawk launched a new product that is more promising than their original device. So you will only receive all of the data if you are home 24/7 and within range of the device. What good is that? And as a side note, the sensor itself can’t hold any data. Finally, the app can only hold 2 hours of history. A 100-degree day in Florida feels different from a 100-degree day in Vegas. Unfortunately, temperature isn’t a clear indicator of comfort. In addition to mediocre ratings, the device only has one sensor – temperature. The reviews swayed us from purchasing myBlue-T, but they were not the only reason we didn’t buy this sensor for testing. On the downside, the reviews of this sensor are fairly middle of the road, with an average 3-star rating on Amazon. And you can actually leave it in water, assuming you’ve purchased the floating lanyard accessory. Setting itself apart, the myBlue-T is weatherproof, rated IP-67 (waterproof to 1 meter). WeatherHawk myBlue-T Bluetooth Temperature Sensor The app also suggests signing up for an IBM Bluemix account, so we did, but signing up did not enhance the experience. You can email yourself data to save it, but that isn’t very helpful. Each new cloud session erased old data and started a new log. We were hoping that pushing data to the cloud would cause it to log data and perhaps save it, but this didn’t happen. As a warning, this connection is not encrypted and it’s rather useless. Hands-On With Texas Instruments Bluetooth Temperature SensorĪll that said, there is an option to push data to the cloud. Unfortunately, that is the only easy part. As complicated as this all sounds, setting up the device is easy: download the app, remove the battery tab, select your SensorTag from the device list, and you’re good to go. They also support more devices, and you can access the web using a BeagleBone gateway.Īll of the sensors include mobile app access, but you also gain access to design files and open source software, created by other makers. The 6LoWPAN and ZigBee options have a longer range, extending from 150 feet to 300 feet via a mesh network. They sell a Bluetooth Smart version (what we tested), the 6LoWPAN, a ZigBee device, and a Wi-Fi version (coming soon). Texas Instruments makes different versions of the same sensor. It seemed like the sensor was aimed at developers and those looking to test and prototype IoT devices, not consumers, but with little information found online, we wanted to test it out for myself. We selected this sensor because it is considerably different from the other options. SimpleLink™ SensorTag is one of the two sensors we tested. This sensor works with the Hue Bridge, which offers the rock-solid performance and reliability that the system is famous for - and since it detects motion, it opens up a world of automation possibilities.The T.I. If you already have some Hue gear in your home, then the Philips Hue Motion Sensor may be the one for you. If you need a sensor for the outdoors, then the Eve Weather is a great alternative - especially with support for Thread connectivity. This sensor monitors temperature and measures VOC levels, air quality, and humidity. In the market for a sensor with a built-in display that doesn't require a hub? Then take a look at the Eve Room with Thread. For example, you can turn on a ceiling fan when the temperature gets too hot or fire up a space heater when it gets chilly. These sensors can work with other devices, enabling genuinely magical automation potential. The best HomeKit temperature sensors leverage the power of Apple's smart home ecosystem to do more than just tell you the current temperature in a room. Stay comfy with the best HomeKit temperature sensors It's also wireless with a replaceable battery and utilizes Bluetooth and Thread connectivity. This sensor displays temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure, and you can view a weather trend in the Eve app. The Eve Weather is similar to our favorite temperature sensor, the Eve Room, but this one is for the outdoors.
