Devices that work with DS18B20 Probe sensors that have working Edge Drivers (2023)

We have had multiple requests in the forum lately from people. looking for devices that work with the new architecture and can accept input from DS18B20 probe sensors. So I’ve started this topic. If any developers have additional ones, please post.

Also: a typical DS18B20 probe will cost two or three dollars, usually sold in a pack of four or five. (That’s just for the probe sensor, not for the radio device you have to connect it to). those work fine for most HVAC or gardening applications.

However, if you are looking for one to put into an aquarium or a potable water supply, you probably need a specialty model that won’t be toxic to the fish or whatever is going to drink the water. Those usually have a different kind of plastic case and I have seen them for as much is $25 each. So just be aware of what your own use case needs are and match your requirements.

Since the probes have no radio and no internal power supply, they can handle harsh conditions (including being underwater or a wide temperature range). Then you cable them to a device which does have a radio so it can communicate to SmartThings.

The rest of this post is a list of radio devices which are known to be able to work with the 2023 SmartThings platform. :sunglasses:. :thermometer::tropical_fish::tropical_fish::tropical_fish:

If you have any questions about a particular edge driver, please ask in the linked author thread.

  1. Fibaro Smart Implant. Zwave. US or EU model. Up to 4 attached probe sensors. This device requires a smartthings/Aeotec hub.

As of February 2023, this edge driver can handle an implant with up to four attached probe sensors.

Device:

  1. Sonoff temp/humidity sensor TH10 or TH16. Wi-Fi. Supports one attached probe. This device does not require a smartthings/Aeotech hub. It doesn’t require an edge driver. It works by first adding the device to the ewelink app and then enabling that integration through “linked services“ in the smartthings app.

Device:

  1. Shelley has two Wi-Fi models that can be connected to a DS18b20 probe. Because these are WiFi, they will have much better range than the Zigbee or zwave models.

@taustin has an edge driver for them.

3a) Shelly’s new UNI relay is a really interesting device, probably most similar to the old fortrezz units, but uses Wi-Fi. It’s hard to find in the US, but widely available in Europe. You can also get it shipped to the US by the manufacturer.

https://www.shelly.cloud/en-us/products/product-overview/shelly-uni

@taustin has an edge driver for this and many other Shelly models:

Edge Shelly device support discussion

If you don’t have a smartthings/Aeotec hub, and want to use the official cloud to cloud integration, check with Shelly to make sure this model is included.

3b) Shelly 1 PM is a WiFi relay with dry contacts. One model is UL certified, which I would highly recommend for this use case. Available in several regions.

https://www.shelly.cloud/en-us/products/product-overview/shelly-plus-1-pm-ul

@taustin has an edge driver for this and many other Shelly models:

Edge Shelly device support discussion

If you don’t have a smartthings/Aeotec hub, and want to use the official cloud to cloud integration, check with Shelly to make sure this model is included

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Also, @SameGuy had a link in another thread to a nice outdoor cover for the probe sensors. In the case of the DS18B20’s This is probably more for aesthetics and to protect it from tampering than weather protection, but it looks well-designed for that purpose. I know a lot of people hate the look of the probe sensors if they’re visible as you approach the house.

This is just the cover, you buy the sensor separately.


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Other weather station vendors call it a “radiation shield,” basically it minimizes sensor interference by solar (IR) radiation, while allowing plenty of airflow. I think these were more pertinent with analog “bulb” sensors in the past.

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The DS18B20 is a digital temperature sensor that communicates through the 1-Wire protocol.
Background information about the sensors using 1-Wire protocol:

Interesting article about genuine and clone DS18B20 sensors
Real vs fake DS18B20 Real vs fake DS18B20 | Tiny Transistors

If you want more accurate measurement results you should make sure that the sensor is genuine.

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