Fridge Freezer Smart Temperature Sensor Smartthings

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The Xiaomi Aqara Temperature & Humidity sensor, works best when connected to Samsung Smartthings & can be used in the fridge & freezer, automations withing smartthings & Amazon Alexa can notify you when the temperature changes ie you left the Door Open.
00:00 : Intro
01:10 : Xiaomi/Aqara Code Device Handler Code
02:17 : Setup the Aqara thermostat in Smartthings app
05:15 : Google Home & Alexa Voice demonstration
06:07 : Create Smartthings Notification Automations
07:52 : Setup Device handler for Alexa
09:03 : Setup Virtual switch in Smartthings to trigger Alexa Routine
09:54 : Alexa Routine setup with Virtual Switch
11:45 : Amazon Echo announcement Demo
To do this you will need to add a Device Handler to smartthings
Xiaomi/Aqara Code Link
github.com/bspranger/Xiaomi/b...
Samsung Account
account.smartthings.com/login
Link Alexa to Smartthings Device Handle
github.com/bjpierron/SmartThi...
Virtual Alexa Switch/Button
community.smartthings.com/t/r...
*Update* after a few months the freezer sensor stops working & loses connection, but If i leave it in the warm for a few days then delete from Samsung online, then re add it works again it comes back to life.

Пікірлер: 31

@josephcsiu 2 жыл бұрын

I was about to return this when I found the video. Works perfectly with the device handler!

@__-pl3jg 2 жыл бұрын

You sir are a GD hero. Thank you!

@davem2963 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video…. I followed your instructions and they worked perfectly…. Only one small comment… in smartthings … the tile shows humidity %… but I’m more interested in the temperature…. Can this be changed?

@timblack4549 Жыл бұрын

I added\published the device handler. However, the nearby scan does not find it and I don't find that device type in the list.

@Francoisdp82 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't the freezer kill these sensors after a certain amount of time? I'm looking for something that can alert me if my freezer goes off.

@alexeydryahlov3567 2 жыл бұрын

For how long have you used this sensors with low temperatures like -14? As my Aqara sensor dies after 4-5 days outside with only -3-5 celsius

@hometechUK 2 жыл бұрын

Still working in my freezer after 5 months. Has water got into yours?

@ypark2877 Жыл бұрын

If too far or problems with not working or dying quickly. Try yolink. Different frequency. Goes really far. Only one that really works for me. The freezer alert. Ended up with other yolink devices like outdoor motion sensors for same reason.

@gideonhenwick7343 3 жыл бұрын

Does this device handler code allow you to use this sensor without having to get the hub and still be able to remotely view temp when your phone isnt in range of the sensor?

@hometechUK 3 жыл бұрын

No you would still need a Samsung hub to use this.

@j.c2632 2 жыл бұрын

@@hometechUK I think the samsung hubs have been discontinued? Is there another you'd recommend if so?

@cohenkevinloriqueen818 2 жыл бұрын

how close does my freezer need to be to the smartthings hub ? it seems amazing to me that this device will read thru the freezer ....

@hometechUK 2 жыл бұрын

My Smartthings hub is 2 rooms away through 2 solid brick walls then just over 8 meters away

@stephennelson2001 3 жыл бұрын

Are you able to change the sensor from Celsius to Fahrenheit?

@hometechUK 3 жыл бұрын

I believe Celsius & Fahrenheit is automatically set by your location.

@Farmercist1 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to get the smartthings tile to default to temp rather than humidity?

@hometechUK 3 жыл бұрын

Not that I can find, I would prefer temperature aswell.

@Farmercist1 3 жыл бұрын

@@hometechUK I figured out a way from some smartthings forums. Change the type to a smart sense temp humidity sensor. The tile now defaults as temp. I'm really shocked at the power from that little sensor. The freezer is in my attic and the hub is in my basement with very few jumpoints in between and it still picks it up great.

@hometechUK 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers, I will have a look at that aswell.

@leglessinoz 3 жыл бұрын

I've never been able to get these to work with Smartthings. I created and added a device handler and sometimes it will add the device but it never gets readings. I've tried 3 of them.

@mils232 9 ай бұрын

Awesome. Does this still work today

@hometechUK 9 ай бұрын

The one placed in the freezer goes off line every month so I have to defrost & reconnect the one in the fridge does the same every couple of months,.

@circlical 2 жыл бұрын

Try as I might, I can’t get the app to detect the sensor.

@cookiemonster84121 2 жыл бұрын

I cannot get the app to detect sensor as well. Any recommendations?

@muhammadsyafiq1921 Жыл бұрын

can i handle -20celcius?

@hometechUK Жыл бұрын

It can but seems to loose connection after a couple of months then you have to re synchronization again.

@TheConstantinosK 2 жыл бұрын

not suitable for this job,always false battery readings ,freezer temps kills sensor at 3-4 months.Its not a sensor you can trust for freezers.They r ok for fridges at 4 to 0 degrees

@20glimpsegaming12 Жыл бұрын

Any suggestions brand suitable for freezer?

@ypark2877 Жыл бұрын

Yolink work for freezers

@alwe_st 2 ай бұрын

I set one of these up for my Freezer, running at -22 degC. The battery was dead in 6 weeks. I replaced with a BR2032 (extended temperature range) but the device won't come up. I phone Aqara support and they say it has probably suffered from frost damage. The tech said they had issues with some of these being used outside when the temperature as at -5 degC or below. Recommendation for a freezer is to use a remote probe. These Aqara units are not suitable for a Freezer.