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#323273 13-Nov-2025 12:45
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Hi

 

We've got a potential humidity problem with a client's home office environment and we may need to gather data to support a request for changes to be made. Can anyone recommend an inexpensive solution that would allow us to remotely monitor an office and a storage area?  The two spaces are a single timber wall apart, and there is good Wi-Fi coverage.  There is a 30mm wall penetration, so connecting an additional sensor via cable is definitely an option.

 

I don't think it's likely we'll need a long term solution.  I use a Sensibo at home and could potentially purchase two of these (and resell them later).

 

All thoughts welcome!





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  #3434086 13-Nov-2025 12:59
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Tuya zigbee or bluetooth sensors off aliexpress and a tuya gateway to suit them. Probably do it for under $25-30 all up.





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  #3434140 13-Nov-2025 16:31
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Yolink sensors with a hub. It's a good system, works well.


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  #3434145 13-Nov-2025 16:45
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If the measurement data is to stand up in court, you can forget about all that cheap Chinese junk. You need calibrated measuring devices/sensors for that.





     

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  #3434149 13-Nov-2025 16:51
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Tinkerisk:

 

If the measurement data is to stand up in court, you can forget about all that cheap Chinese junk. You need calibrated measuring devices/sensors for that.

 

 

In this case calibrated measurements are not required, but thanks for the thoughts.





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  #3434150 13-Nov-2025 16:53
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do you need remote it? or would simply storing it be ok. then pick the sensor up and download it. there is a fair few dataloggers out there for that. 

 

also i would add a 3rd, put one outside. track the change in humidity. that will show roughly how badly the office is connected to outdoors.


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  #3434153 13-Nov-2025 17:31
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Dynamic: I use a Sensibo at home and could potentially purchase two of these 

 

 

I was going to suggest exactly that. You'll get cheaper solutions but will burn time to source and implement.


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