I think I read that Node supports 10 on the free plan and up to 48 on the commercial plans, business customers seems like what they are targeting more.
Yeah but if theyāre 129 a piece thatās not very cost effective
Iām not using them for cellar monitoring (Iām still on a combination of WirelessTag and Ambient Weather), but just to throw another option out there: I have started using some leak sensors from YoLink, and Iāve been happy with the functionality, price, and reliability. I am pretty sure they do also have devices that sense temperature and/or humidity, so they may be another option to consider. It requires a hub, which I know is anathema for some people, but I donāt have an issue with it and I do think that it helps with the reliability vs. trying to piggyback on wifi.
For cellar leaks, I assume ā not bottle leaks.
Haha, neither. To detect potential plumbing leaks around things like appliances and sinks. I donāt have any of their sensors in my cellar. I just thought the product line also could have cellar applicability.
I also use Temp Stick. It is reliable, but pricey (currently $139 āon saleā).
I use the Govee and itās worked fine for several years.
Iāve been happy with this as well. Definitely seems like some of the other suggestions have some higher level functions, but this does what I need. Can set alerts and it tracks long term data. Same vendor as the led strip lights I use too so one app which is nice.
I use these exact same ones and they work great
Do they connect to WiFi easily?
Do you pay for monitoring (i.e. - is there a monthly subscription to monitor via app)?
Iāve been using WirelessTag mostly happily, but battery life is mixed and reliability of the connection is mid. That may be a range thing, as Iām probably stretching the distances to the tag manager.
The connect to wi-fi great and refresh data on their own frequently or whatever cadence you set the refresh at
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Iāll add that no subscription or fee for monitoring - at least at present. Can track from anywhere since itās WiFi. Alerts for temp or humidity (you can define the threshold) can come to phone or email. As noted - data feed is automatic and can come as often as every 10 minutes.
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Yeah- Battery life can be wonky- inconsistent- sometimes get a year, sometimes 2 months. Havenāt had any issues with connectivity in general though.
Also nice if you have multiple le cache cabinets or similar
For the WirelessTags, I have mostly switched to the plug-in models to eliminate the battery ever being an issue. I realize thatās not always an option, but itās something to consider if you do have power available near where you want the tag.
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As others said, no fees.
I had to use a WiFi range extender in the two basement cellars where I used Wireless Tags. Since I already had the extender, I havenāt bothered to see if the Govee could reach my router unassisted. But the router is only about 20 feet away, so it might be fine.
Just ordered a Thermoworks Node temp+humidity monitor, will report back. I like the other items Iāve bought from them.
If youāre ok with temp only and you get a better wifi signal outside of the cellar, there are versions with 1 and 2 external probes.
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I like TempStickā¦ reliable and relatively inexpensive ($100/unit), does not require a power supply other than 2 lithium AA batteriesā¦ scaleable as well
I didnāt realize they had a plug in version. I need to look into that.