Aqara temperature sensor review
Autor smartai | 30 Avg, 2019- Brand: Aqara.
- Model: Temperature/humidity sensor.
- Temperature range: from -20°C to +60°C.
- Temperature accuracy: ±3°C.
- Humidity accuracy: ± 3%.
- Weight: 15 Grams.
- Battery: CR1632 button cell.
- The temperature/humidity sensor.
- The double-sided sticker for fixing.
- The user manual.
- Either a direct reading with temperature and humidity displayed.
- Either via the representation of a gauge that is much more aesthetic with the mini and maxi via its predefined temperature and humidity range.
Hello today I will present you an Aqara temperature sensor that I obtained from my partner to be able to test what it is worth comparing to my probes already in place. As I was telling you, I will try to buy as many sensors as I can from Aqara to complete my little bible and if possible to show you the feedback in Jeedom.
The Aqara temperature sensor can be used very well to indicate the temperature in a room as well as outside but under shelter because it is not waterproof but sheltered it can make a very good thermometer.
I just put the one in the bathroom a few weeks ago to see how he reacts, and he only reports back when the value changes so it's pretty convenient.
Here are the technical specifications
Concerning the packaging, we can see that we are dealing with Aqara in all its splendour with a very sober white cardboard box.
On the back part we find some characteristics but everything is in Chinese but we can see its temperature range and humidity range.
In the contents of the box we find:
As you can see I put the Aqara temperature sensor next to a two euro coin and this one is slightly bigger but really not much so as I told you, it will be done really very discreet.
The sensor itself, there is a small hole on the front panel that is none other than the LED on top, just below the temperature logo. There are also small grids that allow moisture and temperature to pass through. It is not visible in the picture but on the top of the sensor is a small button allowing its inclusion in the Gateway.
Once opened, by turning it slightly with a coin, you can notice the location of the CR1632 battery.
Connect Aqara temperature sensor in Mi Home
As you could see in my previous article HERE, the inclusion is really very easy, a bit like any inclusion under any home automation box with any protocol.
To do this, simply go to the Mi Home app and go to the Gateway. Now select the "Sensor". As you can see, the "Sensor" section contains a whole bunch of sensors that you can add later. Choose the "Temperature & Humidity Sensor". The inclusion procedure starts immediately. You have 30 seconds to include the sensor by pressing the small button for 5 seconds on the sensor diameter. Meanwhile, the indicator light on it lights up in blue.
Once it has been included, he asked you to choose a "name" and the room in which it will be assigned. You can then change the name and the room because as you can see, I originally assigned it to the kitchen but all things considered it just ended up in the bathroom.
A congratulatory message informs you that the inclusion procedure has gone well. All you have to do now is click on "Completed" to return to the main menu.
As you can see once back home, the temperature and humidity increase is automatic. The temperature is not the same as in the kitchen but I had it in my hand so the reading is distorted.
When you click on the Aqara temperature sensor you can see the value displayed in two ways:
What I also appreciate is the possibility of having a history tracking table, both the temperature and the humidity rate, which goes up really well, as shown in the photo below.
The green curve represents the temperature while the blue one represents the humidity level.
It will also be possible to have a visualization on the current day, week or month.
Conclusion
As we can see, this Aqara temperature sensor perfectly meets my requirements, whether it is under the Mi-Home application or under Jeedom, with which it is perfectly integrated. With different scenarios, it can improve the via in the house as you can see with my scenario which is really very simple to implement so no more worries about having fog all over the bathroom.
Given the reactivity and precision of the sensors, I think I recommend a few more to put them in different strategic locations.