Verdict & First Impressions
Switchbot recently reached out to me and sent their thermometer and hygrometer monitor for my review, so I have tested it over the past couple of weeks. The final take is that this plastic device features an LED screen without backlighting but offers solid performance at home or in a fridge unit. For under £25 you get Swiss-made sensors accurate enough to track temperature and humidity levels anywhere from -20° Celsius up to 80° Celcius, which is an impressive range for such a low-cost monitor.
Hardware & Display
The Thermometer and Hygrometer comes with two AAA batteries and a magnetic stick-on mount so you can attach it on to a wall or simply place the base onto a shelf. Once powered up the screen shows your current temperature plus humidity level in your home along with battery status immediately.
Data Tracking & App Features
You can connect this unit directly to your phone using bluetooth and the Switchbot app allowing you to view graphs or data over hours, days, months, weeks and years. Note that the device itself stores up to 30 days of historical records locally before they refresh for long term analysis in the system.
Smart Automation & Connectivity
If connected to a phone screen you see temperature when within bluetooth range or hook it up to Switchbot Hub mini so monitor anywhere. You gain ability to ask Alexa for indoor reading and link services such as IFTTT allowing actions like turning on plug perhaps linked to heater when low temp triggers alert.
Purchase & Specs Summary
This means you could even monitor fridge temperature if you wanted while maintaining accurate result inside. The Swiss-made sensors give correct data with great range at a price of £25 only so available for purchase now or get Switchbot Hub Mini separately to enable extra smart features.
