Looking for a wifi temperature sensor that does not require a hub

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Hey guys! I’m pretty new to the whole smart home thing, and to be honest - it’s pretty overwhelming.

Eitherway, I recently installed a Samsung reverse cycle airconditioner with built in wifi, which is connected to SmartThings. I’d like to be able set up an automation to switch it on when the ambient temperature in the room is too low/too high (along with a few other conditions).

Is anyone able to recommend a suitable temperature sensor I can use that does not require a hub? I’m happy enough if the device is mains, not battery powered - as I know wifi chews through more power than zigbee etc.

Thanks in advance!

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I’m using this one:

WiFi Temperature Humidity… Amazon.com: WiFi Temperature Humidity Monitor: Upgraded Smart Temperature and Humidity Sensor with Large Backlit LCD Screen & App Alerts, Indoor Thermometer Hygrometer Compatible with Alexa Google Assistant : Appliances

Mains powered via USB. Set up with the SmartLife app and integrates to ST via cloud->cloud integration. I’m using it to control an outlet for an exhaust fan.

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How are you getting smart life to share temperature data with SmartThings?
In my app (located in the USA), it shows that it can share only these 12 categories (can be found by going to “Me” - “third party services” - “SmartThings” - “categories”:

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I used this temperature sensor (Amazon.com: WiFi Temperature Humidity Sensor: Wireless Temperature Humidity Monitor with App Alert, Free Data Storage Export, Smart Indoor Thermometer Hygrometer Compatible with Alexa Google Assistant (1-Pack) : Home & Kitchen)

And no data showing up in SmartThings, and based on this category section, think that no temperature sensors work.

Please let me know, as if it works with your specific temperature sensor, and you see the exact same categories as me, then I will purchase that sensor.

Thanks!

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Tapo T310 or T315.

It needs an additional device (H100) that you have to plug in somewhere and if you don’t call it a hub it isn’t a hub.

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Appreciate the suggestion, however the h100 seems to be back ordered, fastest delivery on Amazon is over a month and I can’t wait that long.

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I just went to the 3rd party services->Smartthings and linked using my ST login. Didn’t go into the categories tab.

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Thanks for the response!
I did the same thing, but would you mind checking your category section to see if it’s the same as mine? That way I will know that we have the same situation and I’ll just go ahead and buy it.

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I am seeing the same categories as you and I have never had a SmartLife, WiFi, temperature sensor show up in SmartThings. Also the SmartLife, WiFi, temperature sensors go through batteries pretty quickly.

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The one I’m using is USB powered.

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Thanks for checking!
I ordered the one you suggested, it should arrive on Thursday and I’ll keep the thread updated if it works!

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@Paul_Oliver @h0ckeysk8er
I got the sensor @h0ckeysk8er suggested and it works great! The temperature and humidity show up in smartthings when connected to the smartlife app, and it’s USB powered so that I don’t have to worry about batteries.
Thanks for all the help!

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