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Xiaomi Aqara temperature humidity sensor in test

I have already told you about Aqara which through its application gives you the possibility to have the precise temperature: HomeKit Aqara: How to display the temperature to the nearest degree. I'm going to introduce you here to xiaomi aqara temperature humidity sensor.

What is xiaomi aqara temperature humidity sensor for?

Well it's very simple it will allow you to study air quality in order to inform you but also to incorporate it into scenarios.

xiaomi aqara temperature humidity sensor

Analyze air quality

Furniture, electrical appliances, toys... Cooking, sweeping, cleaning... Almost everything generates VOCs (volatile organic compounds), including humans. Inside, VOC emissions can increase rapidly and reach dangerous levels. With xiaomi aqara temperature humidity sensor, you are informed of the accumulation of VOCs and you have the cards in hand to maintain healthy air.

Monitor the temperature

Temperatures that are too high tend to cause you to lose energy. You also have more difficulty concentrating and sleeping. On the other hand, temperatures that are too low increase your blood pressure and heart rate. You are also more likely to get sick. In summer and winter, xiaomi aqara temperature humidity sensor helps you find the right balance of comfort.

Monitor humidity

Low humidity can cause irritation of the throat, eyes and skin, while high humidity increases the risk of allergy and asthma. In extreme cases, your electronics and furniture can be damaged. With xiaomi aqara temperature humidity sensor, you know if you need to turn on your humidifier, dehumidifier or CMV.

Automate a scenario to improve air quality

There may be several reasons why the air is polluted as you may have seen.
So the possibility of launching a scenario will allow you to improve air quality without even moving or lifting a finger.
xiaomi aqara temperature humidity sensor can activate your air purifier, humidifier if the humidity level, fan if the temperature reaches a certain level or other connected devices that can be connected to an Aqara outlet, for example.

Features :
Operating range
0 °C - 50 °C
5 to 95% humidity

Accuracy
± 0.3 °C under normal conditions
± 3% humidity under normal conditions

Power supply
Built-in rechargeable battery: 2 year
To know the battery level you have to go to Settings in the application.
There is also a battery indicator light on the sensor.

My opinion on the xiaomi aqara temperature humidity sensor sensor
Well here is a very complete sensor which may certainly seem expensive but the quality, precision and multitude of information justify it.
Moreover, it should be seen as a real companion to your scenarios.
No batteries to change just think about recharging, and its Homekit compatibility makes it a great asset!

Aqara Led Light Bulb review

For those looking for an automated home, do not miss the offer for the Aqara smart led bulb, already able to integrate with the system of a smart home and take advantage of a number of advanced features.

With a simple and minimal LED light bulb design and a reduced power consumption of only 9W, the Aqara light bulb already integrates a wireless module compatible with Zigbee technology, which makes it compatible with any type of gateway that uses this technology.

aqara bulb

Once integrated into a smart home system, it will be easy to create advanced configurations and control the lamp through the dedicated Aqara Home application. Scenarios can be multiple, for example connecting the light bulb to motion detection sensors to activate its ignition.

Or you can simply program the lamp to vary the light intensity according to the time of day, also changing the heat of the light. In this way it will be possible to maintain a white light during the day by programming an automatic change to a warm light in the evening.

Settings can be made for brightness, colour and temperature, making numerous combinations possible. Remember that the bulb works within a smart home system that already includes a gateway.

Xiaomi launches a smart folding treadmill

Xiaomi is known for making smart gadgets of all kinds. Among the latest products worthy of note surely its folding treadmill smart launched inside the crowdfunding platform "Youpin". Its name is Kingsmith Xiaojin Smart Foldable Treadmill and the Chinese company counts on repeating the success achieved with its other smart sports gadgets.

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The new smart folding treadmill is definitely an interesting gadget. Like all treadmills, it is certainly not a compact object, but thanks to the possibility of being folded easily, people can easily place it in their rooms. It also has a large LED panel through which athletes can monitor and manage their workouts.

Being a smart product, also Kingsmith Xiaojin Smart Foldable Treadmill can be managed through an application for smartphones. This treadmill also features an elastic platform that offers a real road racing experience.

This is an interesting product like all those that Xiaomi launches on the market. For those who are interested, its dimensions are 1420x828x1140mm. Moreover, the treadmill allows to reach a maximum speed of 15 Km/h and to support people up to 110 Kg of weight.

Kingsmith Xiaojin Smart Foldable Treadmill is offered at the price of 1899 yuan, or about 240 euros with shipments from December 25, just in time to dispose of the caloric Christmas dinners. Availability for the Chinese market only. It is not clear if this product will arrive in the future in Europe where Xiaomi is increasingly present.