Any suggestions on a thermometer for my deck (cheaper the better)

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Thank you. I would to like to monitor. Zigbee/z wave will reach. And WiFi of course

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You could get a Hue outdoor motion detector. Not that cheap, but you could monitor motion as well, so you check on those raccoons that sneak up at night.

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Any Zigbee device that reports temperature will work, contact sensor, motion sensor, leak sensor, buttons, etc. If it reports temp you can use it for just that and ignore other sensors on it you don't need. I have buttons and motion sensors in my fridges and freezers since they also report temp.

So I'd look on Amazon for an inexpesive Zigbee sensor of some type that includes temp reporting, and throw that somewhere in the shade on the deck. Easy-peasy.

You may even have something in your home automation junk drawer you can use. :slight_smile:

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Perhaps also in a plastic bag if you're not getting something made for outdoor use.

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I keep forgetting, I live in a relatively dry location where I can leave sensors outside w/out bagging unless they are directly exposed to (infrequent) rain. :slight_smile: You people who survive actual weather really impress me. :wink:

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It's because our blood is circulating normally... :rofl:

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Nodemcu // konnected // ds18b20

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I use the Ecowitt WH32 Wireless Outdoor Temperature sensor (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MZ4RWY1/). Works really well with the community drivers and is local.

You will also need the Ecowitt GW1100 Wi-Fi Weather Station Sensor Gateway (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0978XLG8T/).

Edit: Fixed the link to the right sensor. Thanks @jlv

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Like @velvetfoot, @danabw and @rakeshg, I'd also suggest looking for additional features in the device you choose to make the purchase more financially viable.

I also keep forgetting my EcoWitt connection. I have much more expensive SensorPush temperature / humidity sensors...Which I think are superior in a few key elements, I should say.... Who I also develop a driver for.... I cater to all markets :slight_smile:

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I think the link you meant to include was
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MZ4RWY1/

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Tempest Weatherflow for the win... www.weatherflow.com :stuck_out_tongue:

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Oops - you are right! Pasted the same link twice :man_facepalming:t2:

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Curious, @frmWink2Hubitat - what did you decide and how is it working?

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FYI, there's a typo in your link.

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I picked up one of these to test in my workshop. I like the local display. You would need to have it in a protected location but it works well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BF9W3WMK

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Thanx, fixed...

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I would probably suggest the Phillips Hue Outdoor Motion sensor. They are designed for this kind of stuff. Plus then you have a lux and motion sensor for that space if needed.

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I've had one in use since October. The compartment holding the two AAA batteries isn't sealed against the elements at all. I'd worry about how it would last outside.

The WH32 (either from Ecowitt or Ambient) is probably a better option if you want a display. I have 3 positioned around the outside of my house.

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Another possible option may be AirGradient Open Air Outdoor Air Quality Monitor . It is a general outdoor air quality monitor which mesasures PM, Temp, Humidity and possibly TVOC's. Not sure how useful TVOC's would be outdoors, but it is interesting.

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I agree. It just depends on your acceptance of risk. I use several indoor motion sensors outdoors. They are unprotected but we only get 4.5” of rain a year.

I would have no issue using one of these on a covered patio unless you live in a very humid area or near the ocean.