In the world of smart home automation, having accurate temperature and humidity monitoring is essential. RuuviTag, an innovative temperature and humidity sensor, brings unmatched precision to your smart home. Smart home provider Homey supports RuuviTags enabling you to connect RuuviTags to Homey Pro and create flows from RuuviTag’s data.
Homey in a nutshell
Homey is a versatile smart home automation hub that brings all your smart devices and technologies together in one user-friendly platform. It acts as the central control system for your connected devices, allowing you to seamlessly integrate and manage various smart devices from different brands.
With Homey, you can create custom automation flows and routines, enabling your smart devices to work together intelligently. It supports a wide range of protocols, including Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth, and more, ensuring compatibility with a vast array of smart devices.
The Homey app provides an intuitive interface, making it easy to set up and control your smart home. You can monitor and control your devices remotely, receive real-time notifications, and access historical data to optimize energy efficiency and enhance security.
Whether you want to control your lighting, thermostats, smart plugs, cameras, or even integrate voice assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, Homey simplifies the smart home experience, making it more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
RuuviTag adds accurate temperature and humidity data to Homey Pro
RuuviTag has its own app in Homey Pro enabling users to automate their house according to RuuviTag’s data. This accurate sensor can be used to optimize house temperature to save on heating costs. With continuous environmental data, Homey users can better understand how temperature and humidity trends in the house during different seasons and times of the day.
You can read more about the RuuviTag app in Homey from this link.
What can Homey users do with temperature and humidity data?
Homey users can greatly benefit from having temperature and humidity data for several reasons. Here are some popular options:
Indoor Climate Monitoring
With temperature and humidity data, Homey users can monitor and maintain a comfortable and healthy indoor environment. They can ensure that the temperature is set to their preferred level and that humidity is within the optimal range to avoid issues like mold growth or discomfort.
Energy Efficiency
By tracking temperature and humidity, Homey users can optimize their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. They can set automated rules to adjust the thermostat based on the detected climate conditions, leading to energy savings and reduced utility bills.
Preventing Damage
Temperature and humidity data can help prevent potential damage to sensitive items or areas in the home. For instance, in a wine cellar, monitoring humidity levels can prevent corks from drying out and compromising the quality of the wine.
Early Detection of Issues
Fluctuations in temperature and humidity may indicate problems like leaks, drafts, or malfunctioning appliances. By receiving real-time data, Homey users can be alerted to these issues early on and take prompt action to prevent further damage or discomfort.
Plant Care
Homey users who have indoor plants or a greenhouse can benefit from temperature and humidity data to ensure optimal growing conditions for their plants. They can create automated routines to water or ventilate the area based on the environmental readings.
Smart Home Automation
By integrating temperature and humidity data with other smart devices in the Homey ecosystem, users can create complex automation routines. For example, if the humidity rises above a certain level, Homey can trigger a smart dehumidifier to start running.
Overall, having access to temperature and humidity data empowers Homey users to
- make informed decisions,
- optimize their living spaces,
- enhance their overall smart home experience.
RuuviTag is also a barometer
RuuviTag has an atmospheric pressure sensor. Although it does not have as many use cases as temperature and humidity sensors, it can be used to monitor, for example, weather. In theory, you can predict weather from the trends of air pressure.
You can read more about building your own weather station from our blog post here!
Choose RuuviTag as a temperature and humidity sensor to Homey
RuuviTag is the ideal choice for Homey users seeking accurate temperature and humidity data. With its open-source platform, long battery life, and seamless Homey integration, you can monitor your indoor environment easily. Thus, you can make informed decisions for a smarter home.
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RuuviTag is the best choice for smart homes
39,90€
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RuuviTag Sensor (4in1)
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| 1 | 39,90 |
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| 3-5 | 36,90 |
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RuuviTag is a Bluetooth sensor that monitors environmental conditions and sends the data directly to your mobile device. The Ruuvi Station mobile app allows you to view real-time accurate measurements and historical graphs. The app also provides customisable alerts to notify you of critical conditions, such as a melting freezer, excessively high bedroom temperatures that could disrupt sleep, or elevated humidity levels in your basement.
Onboard Sensors (4-in-1)
Temperature: °C, °F, K; typical accuracy ±0,2 °C @ 5-60 °C (±0.36 °F @ 41-140 °F).
Air humidity: RH-%, g/m3, dew point; typical accuracy ±3 RH-% @ 20…80 %. Range: 0-95 %.
Air pressure: Pa, hPa, mmHg, inHg; typical accuracy ±1 hPa. Range: 500-1155 hPa.
Motion: Movement counter. Counter is incremented when acceleration exceeds the threshold on any axis.
Operational Conditions
Operating temperature (with stock battery): -20 °C to +70 °C (-4 °F to 158 °F).
Absolute maximum operating temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to +185 °F).
Housing: IP67, splash-proof, non-condensing location.
Battery: User-replaceable CR2477 (included). Supports extended operating temperature range battery CR2477T.
Battery lifespan: Estimated 12 to 24 months.
Certifications: CE, FCC, ISED, TELEC, IFETEL, NOM, RTCA DO-160 category H, RoHS, IC, HVIN, IMDA, OFCA, ICASA, POTRAZ.
Bluetooth range: 5-20 meters (indoor), 20-100 meters (outdoor). The sensitivity of the receiving mobile device’s antenna, obstacles and wall materials affect the range. For increased range, use the Ruuvi Gateway router as a receiver.
App Features
Free and easy: User-friendly free app, signing in is optional.
Platforms: Android and iOS.
Alerts: Configurable Bluetooth push alerts with customisable messages.
Real-time measurements: Track data in real time.
Historical data: Detailed historical graphs available for up to 10 days (offline).
History export: 10-day history export.
Dashboard: See all your sensors at a glance.
Personalise sensors: Use custom backgrounds and names.
Multilingual: Available in English, Finnish, Swedish, French, and German.
Compatibility
Integrations: Victron Energy, Home Assistant, Homey, and more.
Remote monitoring: When not within Bluetooth range, online remote monitoring is available with the Ruuvi Gateway and Ruuvi Cloud, both sold separately.
Technical Specifications
Data sheet: Download (pdf)
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FAQ
What is the best temperature sensor for Homey?
The best temperature sensor for Homey is the RuuviTag. With its high accuracy, open-source platform, and seamless integration with Homey, it provides reliable temperature data to help you create a smarter and more comfortable home environment.
What is the best humidity sensor for Homey?
The best humidity sensor for Homey is the RuuviTag. It offers precise and reliable humidity measurements, making it an ideal choice for monitoring and controlling the humidity levels in your home. Its seamless integration with Homey ensures that you can easily access and utilize the humidity data to create a healthier and more comfortable living space.
