{"id":2155,"date":"2023-10-25T13:16:19","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T13:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.creatingsmarthome.com\/?p=2155"},"modified":"2024-07-11T09:14:37","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T09:14:37","slug":"review-switchbot-outdoor-thermo-hygrometer-new-baseline-for-an-outdoor-meter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.creatingsmarthome.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/25\/review-switchbot-outdoor-thermo-hygrometer-new-baseline-for-an-outdoor-meter\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: SwitchBot Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer &#8211; new baseline for an outdoor meter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Some time ago I received another SwitchBot device for testing! This time it was <a href=\"http:\/\/SwiftPackages\/Sources\/ObservationSequence\/ObsSummary\/CellAdditionalDetailsViewCtrl.swift\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"SwiftPackages\/Sources\/ObservationSequence\/ObsSummary\/CellAdditionalDetailsViewCtrl.swift\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">outdoor thermo-hygrometer<\/a> that can measure temperature and humidity. And is waterproof! There are TONS of smart thermometers out in the market, so maybe it&#8217;s time to see if the SwitchBot device stands out of the mass.. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Disclaimer: I\u2019ve receive the tested device for free on reviewing purposes, but as always, the opinions are 100% my own and this does not affect the product review. After the review, I&#8217;ve even bought few more of these to fill my temperature\/humidity measurement needs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-specifications\">Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifications of the device are as following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IP65 rating to suit for indoor and outdoor usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Powered by 2x AAA batteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specified operational temperature: <strong>-20\u00b0C &#8211; +60\u00b0C<\/strong> (actual range <strong>-30\u00b0C &#8211; +80\u00b0C<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dimensions <strong>60 \u00d7 28 \u00d7 20 mm<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-whats-in-the-box\">What&#8217;s in the box<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The package contains everything you need to get started with the hydro-thermometer. There&#8217;s very <strong>strong double sided tape<\/strong>, <strong>strap<\/strong> to hang thermometer on various places and a <strong>quick start guide<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hub is not included, so to track and store the temperature\/humidity you really need a hub (e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/eu.switch-bot.com\/products\/switchbot-hub-mini?sca_ref=3492241.AfMKSgXiGJ&amp;utm_source=kol&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=uppromote\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/eu.switch-bot.com\/products\/switchbot-hub-mini?sca_ref=3492241.AfMKSgXiGJ&amp;utm_source=kol&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=uppromote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SwitchBot Hub Mini<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/eu.switch-bot.com\/products\/switchbot-hub-2?sca_ref=3492241.AfMKSgXiGJ&amp;utm_source=kol&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=uppromote\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/eu.switch-bot.com\/products\/switchbot-hub-2?sca_ref=3492241.AfMKSgXiGJ&amp;utm_source=kol&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=uppromote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SwitchBot Hub 2<\/a> or e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.home-assistant.io\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.home-assistant.io\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home Assistant<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creatingsmarthome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231023_162010.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.creatingsmarthome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231023_162010.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.creatingsmarthome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231023_162010-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.creatingsmarthome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231023_162010-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SwitchBot outdoor thermometer package content<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-basic-usage\">In details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The specified operational temperature <strong>range is -20\u00b0C &#8211; 60\u00b0C<\/strong> so it&#8217;s most capable of measuring outdoor  humidity and temperature with ease. Temperature typical accuracy of \u00b10.4\u00b0C and humidity typical accuracy of \u00b13%. These values are great for every day use at home environment. Comparing the device results with a calibrated thermometer on a room temperature (22.2\u00b0C) and outside temperature (-5\u00b0C) the accuracy is spot on. Temperature is exactly the same as calibrated meter in these temperatures!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SwitchBot outdoor multimeter is <strong>rated as IP65<\/strong> so it can handle rain, dust and even snow. Again, great for outdoor usage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The device uses <strong>Bluetooth Low Energy profile<\/strong> to communicate either with the SwitchBot HUB or directly to a Bluetooth receiver (e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creatingsmarthome.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/27\/guide-bluetooth-proxy-to-home-assistant-using-esphome\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.creatingsmarthome.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/27\/guide-bluetooth-proxy-to-home-assistant-using-esphome\/\">Home Assistant Bluetooth Proxy<\/a>). If connecting with the SwitchBot Hub, there&#8217;s an option to create automations with other SwitchBot device or even query the current temperature and humidity from external <strong>voice assistants like Google Home or Amazon Alexa.<\/strong> Without the Hub, external features are up the the receiver capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hydro-themometer is <strong>powered with 2x AAA batteries<\/strong> those seem to last long in room temperature. I&#8217;ve had the devices installed in a room temperature with provided batteries for a couple of months now and the battery status is still informing me about 100% of charge. However, in previous experience with other brand devices, the battery percentage usually drops more fast once the voltage drops below a certain value. SwitchBot itself promises <strong>two year battery life<\/strong> and that can be the actual case as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SwitchBot multimeter comes with a <strong>loop strap and adhesive sticker<\/strong>. The device can be installed on the place with a sticker or just let it hang using the provided strap. The sticker is truly adhesive and can handle both extreme hot and extreme cold in ease. I got the device hanging upside down at outside and it has not lost its adhesive surface even in cold temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"2286\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creatingsmarthome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231023_161718.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.creatingsmarthome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231023_161718.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.creatingsmarthome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231023_161718-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SwitchBot outdoor thermometer sticked under outside cover upside down<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"565\" height=\"458\" data-id=\"2281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creatingsmarthome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-23-at-13.26.12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.creatingsmarthome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-23-at-13.26.12.png 565w, https:\/\/www.creatingsmarthome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-23-at-13.26.12-300x243.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SwitchBot outdoor thermometer 24h diagram (placed outdoor)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-extreme-usage\">Extreme usage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming to the phase where SwitchBot really outshines it&#8217;s competitors by a mile: extreme usage. SwitchBot itself does not &#8216;<em>promise<\/em>&#8216; these values, but it&#8217;s actually <strong>capable of temperature range -30\u00b0C &#8211; +80\u00b0C<\/strong>. Along with <strong>IP65 rating<\/strong>, that makes the SwitchBot Outdoor Meter suitable for number places like sauna or artic cold weathers up to -30 degrees celsius. I&#8217;ve ran the SwitchBo temperature meter inside the sauna for a couple of months now and I really can say that it works better than expected. While comparing accuracy with the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.harvia.com\/en\/products\/SP247\/temperature-sensor-135-celsius-no-cable\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.harvia.com\/en\/products\/SP247\/temperature-sensor-135-celsius-no-cable\" target=\"_blank\">Harvia Temperature Sensor<\/a>, it&#8217;s verified that the Outdoor meter is matches this high quality Harvia sensor in high temperatures perfectly. (<em>If you are kind of person that likes to heat the sauna more than 80 degrees, you need to find some other ways around though<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Temperatures on the negative side goes as good as the positive high side. <strong>-20\u00b0C<\/strong> seems to be as accurate as it can get whilst comparing with a calibrated temperature meter. I&#8217;ve not yet managed to test the <strong>-30\u00b0C<\/strong>, but I&#8217;ll get the data from that during the upcoming winter and update the post afterwards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing to note using the device on extreme temperatures, it can (<em>and most probably will<\/em>) affect the battery life negatively. So when placing the device under extreme temperatures, I&#8217;d suggest to use quality class batteries and prepare to change those in less than two years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"2284\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creatingsmarthome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231023_160949.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.creatingsmarthome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231023_160949.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.creatingsmarthome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231023_160949-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SwitchBot outdoor thermometer hanging in the Sauna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"454\" data-id=\"2280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creatingsmarthome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-23-at-13.25.37.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.creatingsmarthome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-23-at-13.25.37.png 559w, https:\/\/www.creatingsmarthome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-23-at-13.25.37-300x244.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SwitchBot outdoor thermometer measuring temperature in a sauna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-verdict\">Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/SwiftPackages\/Sources\/ObservationSequence\/ObsSummary\/CellAdditionalDetailsViewCtrl.swift\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/SwiftPackages\/Sources\/ObservationSequence\/ObsSummary\/CellAdditionalDetailsViewCtrl.swift\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SwitchBot outdoor thermo-hygrometer<\/a> really outshines its competitors on extreme usage. Value for price (<strong>19.99\u20ac<\/strong>) is spot on and you couldn&#8217;t ask for more at this price point! Measurements are very accurate and it works perfectly with or without the SwitchBot HUB, so you won&#8217;t get vendor locked on their ecosystem unintentionally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Running three devices outside, inside and in extreme temperatures I&#8217;m convinced that this is the new standard for a small affordable temperature meter. If the BLE suits you, I do <strong>really<\/strong> recommend to get this product for your temperature\/humidity measurement needs!<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-969e66f5-99d1-4c0c-bbad-0a73c8087efc\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zEgIzB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main  \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #0693e3; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-icon-holder\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"30\" width=\"30\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t<\/span><span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Get from Amazon!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Great value for price<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Really shines on extreme temperatures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to install<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>None.. really!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Smart Home Score: 5\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px dashed #abb8c3; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-12c08bc4-6874-4d50-b02b-11fb8e43552a\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-70ff6324-5ef4-4050-bd77-b2edd75d21c0\"><p>\r\n\t<i><b>Promotional message:<\/b><\/i>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\t<b>Need a SwitchBot device?<\/b> You can get\u00a0<b>10%<\/b> off\u00a0with the creatingsmarthome.com code <i>10UPF4RLGELVDV<\/i> directly from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.switch-bot.com\/?sca_ref=3492237.F4rLGeLvdV&utm_source=kol&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=uppromote\">SwitchBot store.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some time ago I received another SwitchBot device for testing! 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