When I first looked into IKEA's affordable smart home devices, I realized I could now give my home a futuristic makeover without having to part with a load of cash. Smart home gadgets have always felt a little out of my price range or a little overwhelming, so inviting a few of these into my home to try out on a budget has been a fun endeavor.
Then, when the hot weather hit, I realized one of these devices was going to be a game changer for the rest of summer – the TIMMERFLOTTE tempereature/humidity sensor.
Why? Well, it's actually pretty simple. With a constant digital readout of the temperature or humidity, it helps me keep a check on what's happening inside my home. Not only that, but you can hook it up to anything else in the IKEA Matter Compatible System, or other devices linked up to the Matter hub. Then, you can link it up so when the weather's hot, it'll connect to other products like the MYGGBETT door/window sensor to tell you if you need to go and shut or open up to let some fresh air in.
How to use it
The IKEA TIMMERFLOTTE temperature and humidity sensor is a simple device used to keep a check on the climate inside your home, which is a super helpful tool especially when it's getting hot outside.
When we reviewed some of IKEA's new smart home devices, we noted that the TIMMERFLOTTE's all-white face shows a readout of either the temperature or humidity and to swap between the two, you simply press it. We also added: "Since the LEDs are white, it can be a bit hard to read if you're in direct sunlight."
As long as you attach it to the wall, as per the assembly instructions, out of any immediate sunlight, it'll be easier to read and a big help when you want to know how hot your home s getting.
But why it's really great for tackling the heatwave is that it's part of IKEA's smart home range. This device is built on the open standard Matter, compatible with smart systems like Amazon, Google and Samsung.
Specifically, it uses Matter over Thread, which means you need a Thread Border Router to control it through your phone, like IKEA's DIRIGERA hub. Link it up to a Matter-compatible fan or AC unit and you've got yourself a handy tool to track the temperature and then do something about it.
