I needed some of these for my new place and saw this deal on eBay which is about the same price as a recent popular deal for them.
This seller is based in NSW, while the last deal appeared to be based overseas, so hopefully shipping times reflect this.
Referee: $10 off 1st purchase.
Referrer: $10/$20/$30 off $100/$150/$250 Spend.
What do you use these for?
Putting them around the office so you can tell your co-workers "no your corner of the office is not colder…"
-ve vote is for dodgy seller price jacking
well, when I posted it (and purchased) it was the price as displayed
The -ve vote is for the store… Read the voting rules.
Can you get rid of the useless smiley?
useless smiley?
I thought it was boobies…
Perky…
yes if you flash an alternate firmware
eg: https://hackaday.com/2020/12/08/exploring-custom-firmware-on…
Not actually useless. Face expression changes based on humidity and temperature levels to show discomfort
Can it be controlled through smart home apps other than Mijia/xiaomi?
yeah
Hey richard do you have any info on this what is needed? A bluetooth dongle?
Works with Home Assistant
Direct via Bluetooth dongle or needs a Xiaomi gateway?
Wonder what the range on them is
I use with my inbuilt laptop Bluetooth via a VM with Home Assistant. Range is not great. Maybe 10m max
@0 0 0: More a FYI: If one has a USB Bluetooth Dongle and attach to a 0.5m extension cable, the range is a lot better.
The extension cable being the important bit compared to a USB Dongle directly attached. Definitely a lot better compared to built in bluetooth (in my tests).
OOS already
No longer OOS but the price is displaying as $35.99.
And now $29.99… what's going on?
dodgy frickin' email seller chucking a Gerry Harvey
yep that's a bummer. maybe it was initially a price error, as it seemed like a good deal. as long as I get the 4 I ordered I'll be happy
$29.99 here.
price jacking by the seller.
Was decent price @ $15.69 if I used my $5 off Ebay coupon but not anymore. Ah well, I already have x7 of them so the price rise was a good thing for me and saved $$ as was very tempted to grab some more at that price!
What do you use them all for?
Freezer, Fridge, Outside, others in various rooms around home. I have them display in Home Assistant. More a "as a matter of interest" thing. The Fridge & Freezer one's are handy as gives me a better idea of temps…or if door is accidentally left open (& beep not heard). I have HA email me if Temp exceeds 5c for over 15 mins (as a guide only).
Ahh nice one. I use Home Assistant too and have a couple of uses in mind, but not 7!
This seller is based in NSW
Lol no they're not
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ah, I didn't see that on their profile. under the listing it says:
Located in: Regents Park Sydney NSW, Australia
As long as it's not going to take a month to arrive then I'll be content.
How long do the batteries typically last on these?
good question. I don't know myself, but hopefully someone can answer. I seem to recall someone saying in a previous deal for these.
Can't say with certainty as I have only had mine for 6 months. What I can say is that all still have over 80% battery left.
Exceptions: The one in the Fridge (Temp 3c) shows as 60% and the Freezer (Temp -18.5c) one as 32%. I expect this as button battery's don't like the cold. Having said that, they immediately dropped to that level on day one when chilled and % left has not dropped over time. When I take them out and they warm back up, the battery level shows as 80% again.
In short, I would expect well over12months based on current % remaining and perhaps even 24 months (no idea).
Quite good if you stack with the ShopBack Promo: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/684571