I have been using the Xiaomi Temperature Sensor & Humidity Sensor for several months now and am happy to share my experiences. My experiences with the Xiaomi components in general are actually not that great. Why? Because they are generally easy to install and then just work. Without any issues or any restarts, update, etc.
First impression
Xiaomi’s temperature and humidity sensor comes in the small box you are used to from Xiaomi Aqara. Unpacking is then also very easy and the small sensor is already in the hand. Hardly weight, very narrow and can therefore be placed in small crevices or on the inside of shelves, doors or cabinets.
Square, practical, good!
Design
I already liked the design of the motion detector and window sensor. The same applies to the temperature sensor.
Installation
The Temperature Sensor & Humidity Sensor from Xiaomi uses the Zigbee protocol, making it easy and quick to integrate with many Zigbee-based systems.
The installation is done in a few minutes and starts with the mounting: this is done with the simple sticking and is best done on a smooth surface. The mounting adhesives are included and can be removed without leaving marks on a smooth surface. On a plastered wall, however, it might not come out quite as nicely….
Integration with Home Assistant is then made very simple and fast:
- Set the Conbee II in the detection mode
- Press the small button on the side of the window sensor once and the one blue LED will start flashing
- Within 3 seconds the window sensor is detected and can be used directly
Functionality
The temperature sensor & humidity sensor displays three sensors:
- Temperature sensor
- Humidity sensor
- Air pressure sensor
I have not checked the quality of the sensors with a calibrated measuring device, but I can make a statement based on my feeling: The temperature sensor is the easiest to assess. This works very well according to my assessment and has a high accuracy and also sensitivity
The temperature sensor & humidity sensor is currently 4 months in use with me and the battery still has 100% capacity. I will give you an update later on how the battery consumption is developing. I expect the battery to last easily over a year.
Conclusion
My experience with the Xiaomi Temperature Sensor & Humidity Sensor has been positive throughout, which is why I can recommend it without reservation. Again, the price is unbeatable! Why this is important, I have described here !
