Environmental sensors are getting smarter with more and more integrated functions, for both indoor and outdoor uses. They can be used for indoor air quality monitoring, healthcare, or for outdoor weather forecast and garden consulting.
Environmental sensors are getting smarter with more and more integrated functions, for both indoor and outdoor uses. They can be used for indoor air quality monitoring, healthcare, or for outdoor weather forecast and garden consulting. We collect 17 multi-functional environmental sensors on our September issue, and showcase the smart gadgets here for you to take a look first.
Edyn garden sensor
• Communication protocol: Wi-Fi
• Solar-powered (in addition to a rechargeable lithium iron phosphate battery when not in full sun)
• Connects to the cloud via Wi-Fi connectivity
• Water and fertilizer resistant
• Measures ambient temperature, humidity, light intensity and soil electrical conductivity to determine the soil nutrition
ARCHOS weather station
• Sensors: relative humidity, temperature, atmospheric pressure, noise level, CO2
• Communication protocol: Wi-Fi
• Consists of three elements: indoor, outdoor and soil modules
• Users can pass their hand over the indoor module to see levels of carbon dioxide (<1000 ppm: green, 1000 to 2500 ppm: yellow, >2500 ppm: red)
• Indoor module pairs wirelessly (range of up to 100 m) with the outdoor and the soil modules, giving temperature and relative humidity readings for outside (or second room) and for plants
• Weather data can be downloaded through ARCHOS Cloud
• Detailed graphs of weather data for each elements and specialized weather alerts
Birdi smart air monitor
• Sensors: dust, pollen, particulates, VOCs, temperature, humidity, fire, CO, CO2
• Communication protocol: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• Warns users about emergencies like fire and carbon monoxide
• Air quality: tracks dust, VOCs, temperature, humidity, pollution, pollen and particulates
• Fire: smoke alarm can be silenced from the phone
• Signals for natural disasters like a tornado, flood or earthquake
• In case the alarm goes off, Birdi will call the user with details about the alert and patch the user through to the authorities if it’s an emergency
• Integrates directly with Twilio for immediate and reliable communication direct from home to user’s phone
• Open API
Blueair aware
• Sensors: airborne particles, VOCs, temperature, humidity, CO2
• Communication protocol: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• Data is collected in real time, transmitted to the Blueair Cloud and then displayed on the Blueair app
• Blueair smartphone app translates data into precise indications of indoor quality
• Recognizes specific pollution patterns and gives more informed, holistic advice over time
• Timely alerts and notifications specific to the needs of user’s home and family
Everspring ST814
• Sensors: temperature, humidity
• Communication protocol: Z-Wave
• Max. & min. ranger hold
• LCD panel with backlight that displays temperature, humidity, battery status and transmission indication
• Built-in 60dB beeper for reminders
• 0°C freezing point alert
• Operates on 3 x 1.5V AA batteries
Airboxlab foobot
• Sensors: tVOC, PM2.5, temperature, humidity, CO2, CO
• Communication protocol: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• Light output – instant feedback on indoor air quality
• Knock knock – users can tap the device twice to get the latest data
• Multi-room monitoring
• Community friendly – best practices and results can be shared with others
• Actionable advices
• Plug & relief – hassle-free setup & one step connection
• Machine learning – more personalized advice over time
• Gamification
Nietzsche NHR STH-03ZB
• Sensors: temperature, humidity
• Communication protocol: ZigBee
• Built-in high accuracy MEMS temperature and humidity sensors
• Wireless transmission for scalability and easy installation
• Operates on 2 x AA batteries that can last up to 1 year
• Compatible with other ZigBee HA certified receivers
• Over-the-air temperature and humidity using QuickView software
CubeSensors
• Sensors: VOCs, temperature, humidity, noise, light, pressure
• Communication protocol: ZigBee
• Air quality – monitors CO2 and VOC levels
• Temperature – users can save money and be healthier with the right temperature for every room and every season
• Humidity – keeps mold, flu, viruses and bugs away from home
• Light – users can know when it's too dark to work or too bright to sleep
• Pressure – predict weather changes and see if the headache is weather related
• Shake – users can know when somebody moves the Cubes and can shake the Cube to check current status
• Glow – colorful glows reflect indoor health
CoAsia air mentor
• Sensors: PM2.5 & PM10, tVOCs, temperature, relative humidity, CO, CO2
• Communication protocol: BLE
• Built-in industrial grade sensors for stable monitoring
• App (Android & iOS) that shows real-time individual measurements and gives advice for improving the air quality
• Records 3 days of measurements
• Users can check hourly, daily, weekly and monthly air quality changes
• Cloud infrastructure for analyzing air quality patterns
Elgato Eve weather
• Sensors: temperature, humidity, air pressure
• Communication protocol: Bluetooth Smart
• Connects directly to iPhone or iPad using Bluetooth Smart technology, without requiring a hub, gateway or bridge
• Works with Apple HomeKit
• Users can use Siri to ask for temperature or humidity
• Wireless operation. Powered by long-lasting, replaceable batteries
• Built for outdoor use with IPX3 water resistance
Netatmo weather station
• Sensors:
Indoor – temperature, humidity, CO2, sound, air quality
Outdoor –temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, air quality
• Communication protocol: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• Consists of an indoor module and an outdoor module
• Detailed 7-day weather forecast
• Light indicator for direct CO2 reading
• Sends warnings when the user needs to air out the home
• Users can use the app to display all data in graphs
AROMA NEXTtoME
• Sensors: CO, temperature, UV, blood alcohol content (BAC), temperature, humidity, light, pressure, altitude
• Communication protocol: BLE
• Low power consumption – 2 months standby and 2 weeks operation time (assuming 3 sensors always on)
• Proprietary CO sensor – monitors air quality indoors and outdoors; measures the user’s daily, weekly and monthly pollution exposure; and sends immediate alerts to breathing hazards caused by fireplaces or other dangerous fumes
• NEXTtoME app records and displays all data from the sensors, and suggests alternative routes for least polluted air
Parrot flower power
• Sensors: moisture, temperature, fertilizer, light
• Communication protocol: Bluetooth Smart
• Assesses the plants' needs and sends alerts to the user’s smartphone
• Measures temperature, fertilizer, soil moisture and luminosity
• 6 months battery
• IFTTT compatible
• 7000 plants PlantDB
• iOS & Android app
Sevenhugs hugOne family sleep monitor
• Sensors: temperature, humidity, VOC, sleep monitoring sensor
• Communication protocol: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• A package contains one hugOne and two minihugs sensors
• Wireless connectivity: WiFi 802.11b/g/n compatible, RF 868MHz frequency
• Security: WEP/WPA/WPA-2-personal
• Minihugs: temperature sensor, humidity sensor
• hugOne: Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) meter, measuring ranges from 450ppm to 20,000ppm
• Integrate sleep monitoring sensor to monitor sleep quality and quantity, and track sleep cycles
• Safe communication mode: sensors stop electronic transmission when users are in bed
• Supports iOS and Android O/S
SmartSense temp/humidity sensor
• Sensors: temperature, humidity
• Communication protocol: ZigBee
• Monitors indoor temperature and humidity levels
• Sends immediate alerts if the climate fluctuates to unsafe or undesirable levels
• Triggers the smart thermostat, or an A/C unit or portable heater to automatically adjust in response to temperature changes
• Includes both adhesive tape as well as a mounting plate for placing the sensor on the ground, near a household item, or on the wall
• One-year limited warranty
Wulian dream flower
• Sensors: CO2, PM2.5, humidity, temperature, sound
• Communication protocol: ZigBee
• Multi-functional vase
• Functions as a Wi-Fi router and smart home hub
• Dimmable multicolored lighting
• Links to the air conditioner or air system for temperature adjustment
• Screwless setup
Withings aura connected alarm clock
• Sensors: temperature, sound, light, sleep monitoring sensor
• Communication protocol: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth Smart Ready
• Enhances user’s wake up and fall asleep faster with scientifically-validated light programs, Spotify playlists and over 20,000 web radio streams
• Tracks environmental factors in the bedroom
• Works as a reading lamp
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Touch-control interface