There are different ways to monitor the temperature and/or humidity in your room. Here are some examples of sensors that you can use:
- SwitchBot IP65 Smart Indoor Outdoor Hygrometer Thermometer
- PROS: Can be used indoor and outdoor – has a lanyard for easy hanging – Battery operated.
- CONS: Does not have a screen – Bluetooth connection – Can’t be read when outside the BT range unless you use it with a SwitchBot Hub.
- SwitchBot WiFi Thermometer Hygrometer 3 Pack with Hub Mini
- PROS: All-in-one solution, includes a hub and 3 battery-operated IP65 hygrometers/thermometers that can be used indoor and outdoor.
- CONS: Does not have a screen.
- Sonoff TH Elite 20A or Sonoff TH Origin + Sonoff Indoor Temperature/Humidity Sensor THS1
- PROS: Affordable – WiFi connected.
- CONS: Bulky – requires a wired connection to electricity (no battery power).
- Sonoff ZigBee Temperature Humidity Sensor
- PROS: ZigBee connection – Long battery life.
- CONS: Requires Sonoff ZigBee Bridge Pro – Does not have a screen.
- Sonoff ZigBee LCD Temperature Humidity Sensor
- PROS: Good price and large screen – Battery operated
- CONS: ZigBee connection – Requires Sonoff ZigBee Bridge Pro