#WiFi Thermometer

[desireeturner2569]

Hello everyone! I'm excited to share my thoughts on the incredible advancements in the Smart Home Industry, particularly with the brand SwitchBot. Their innovative products are making our lives easier and more efficient.

One standout item is the SwitchBot WiFi Thermometer. This device allows you to monitor the temperature and humidity in your home from anywhere, ensuring a comfortable living environment. You can easily access the readings through your smartphone, which is perfect for keeping tabs while you're away.

SwitchBot is all about convenience and automation. With their smart home devices, you can create a harmonious living space that adjusts to your needs. Imagine coming home to the perfect temperature or being able to check on your pets while you're at work. It's a game-changer!

What I love most about SwitchBot is their commitment to enhancing our daily lives through technology. Their user-friendly designs and reliable performance make them a top choice in the smart home market.

If you're considering stepping into the world of smart homes, I highly recommend checking out SwitchBot and their WiFi Thermometer. It's a fantastic investment that brings both comfort and peace of mind. Let's embrace the future of living!

[cultivating-wildflowers]

Furnace tech: And we'll replace your current thermostat with a wifi--

Me: Absolutely not. Stop right there. No. Hard. No.

[southernsmokebbq]

[theuniversitychallengereview]

Not So Smart Meter

On Friday our smart meter told us we had been charged £9 for heating, which spurred me into fiscal action. Well, I say it spurred me into action; I haven’t actually done anything, but it did alarm me. More so for some reason than any of the other do of money I have spent over the past 6 months. £100 at Asda, £37 on the bus to Glasgow. All fine, apparently. But £9 for a day of heating! That’s one step too far.

It turns out that this is because we had put the thermometer display thing in our bedroom, which had the radiators off (it gets too hot at night) so the system was desperately trying to heat up a room over which it had no power. This realisation calmed me down a bit (it was only £4 yesterday), but I’m still going to post my Patreon here for the first time in a while.

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I write reviews of old episodes over there, and they tend to be a bit more in-depth (read — even longer and more self-indulgent) than the ones here. The latest one is due out tomorrow and is on the quarter-final between Bangor and Imperial from 2012/13. Subscribe for as little as £1/month (that’s 11% of one day of heating if you forget you’ve turned the radiators off in the bedroom.)

Turn the internet off.

I’ve been doing Local Month of Writing a Novel this month (as explained in a previous edition of this blog), and most days it has taken me upwards of 2 hours to get the 1667 words down.

Today, I turned the wifi off and blasted through 2000 words in one hour. This could just be due to the fact that I struck a rich vein of inspiration, but it’s also definitely at least partly due to the fact I wasn’t periodically on the Fantasy Football Reddit, or Twitter, or Bluesky, or Instagram, or YouTube, or…

Its incredibly simple, but if you cut off access to these timesinks then you cannot access them. Meaning that you get through your work a lot quicker, leaving you plenty of time to write tips on how to get through your work a lot quicker.

Anyway, onto this week’s episode, the second repechage match, between SOAS and Durham.

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Here’s your first starter for ten.

Unfortunately at this point I’m going to have to turn the internet back on because I need to rewatch the episode. Here’s hoping I can avoid clicking on the Youtube shorts tab. Wish me luck.

Brookfield-Pertusini introduces herself by saying she is ‘quite literally reading English literature’, which I personally find to be a bit cringe, but perhaps I am just becoming an old man.

Nash hits back for Durham with pheromones, but he talks himself out of five points on the bonuses because he doesn’t believe that the football team Villarreal could possibly be from a town called Villarreal.

Provinces gives Hasler his first points of the night, then both sides miss the picture starter, on the word turnip in different languages. Roberts hears the word Ra and buzzes with Egypt, winning Durham the picture bonuses, of which they take one.

Rajan calls, and Nash is first to pick up with telephone on the next starter. They are thirty points clear, but Lambert sneaks in with Trojan horse to keep SOAS close.

Another for Hasler gives SOAS the lead going into the music round, but Brookfield-Pertusini is quickest to recognise the Peep Show theme song and steals it back.

Brookfield-Pertusini, who, as we remember, is studying English literature, takes the picture starter by recognising a wordless version of the cover of The Bell Jar. She is good on the bonuses too, but mistakes Normal People for Conversations with Friends. A mistake I made too, because I thought Normal People was red, which it often is, but not in the original printing.

Makaton gives Dorn her third starter, and further ten-pointers from Lambert and Hasler give SOAS a fifty-five-point lead with two minutes to go.

It would have been a sixty-point lead had Dorn been allowed her answer ‘af Klimt’ when the correct answer was ‘af Klint’. I think this demonstrates sufficient knowledge, and presume that it was disallowed because of the artist Gustav Klimt. But she said the ‘af’ so it is clear she knows who she is talking about. Very harsh, in my opinion.

And very important.

Nash keeps Durham in the game with ER, and they do a very good job of answering the bonuses very quickly, passing quickly too when they don’t know. Roberts takes another with Richard II, and a hat-trick put them ten points adrift.

Ten points which disappeared with scattering from the skipper. A single bonus would win them the game, but the gong beats them to it.

Tiebreak.

A question with the answer slipstream was dropped by both teams.

A second question was also dropped by both teams but cut from the show — thanks to Bluesky user trainingmontage for pointing me in the direction of the YouTube comment by one of the SOAS team.

A third question with the answer llama is buzzed on by SOAS’s Lambert, but unfortunately he says alpaca.

A fine guess. I don’t know how much more obvious the rest of the question would have made it that the answer was llama not alpaca, but it was a good tactic to be first on the buzzer here. It’s just a shame that he was wrong. And a shame that ‘af Klimt’ was disallowed.

SOAS 145–150 Durham

Incredible comeback from Durham. As Youtube commenter Ramboost007 says, they remind us that in UC 55 points is just a 3-possession lead.

Tough to take for SOAS, but a very entertaining show for the viewer.

See you next week for the first of the second-round matches.

For now, I’m off to check my smart meter.

[mostlysignssomeportents]

This day in history

THERE’S JUST TWO DAYS LEFT for the Kickstarter campaign for the audiobook of my next novel, a post-cyberpunk anti-finance finance thriller about Silicon Valley scams called Red Team Blues. Amazon’s Audible refuses to carry my audiobooks because they’re DRM free, but crowdfunding makes them possible.

#20yrsago Why WiFi is crucial to the First Amendment https://www.eff.org/files/filenode/20030417_eff_fcc_spectrum_letter.pdf

#15yrsago Secret history of Infocom’s abortive sequel to The Hitchhikers’ Guide to the Galaxy text adventure, Milliways https://waxy.org/2008/04/milliways_infocoms_unreleased_sequel_to_hitchhikers_guide_to_the_galax/

#15yrsago Bell Canada: We have to screw up other ISPs’ connections or our retail customers will suffer by comparison https://web.archive.org/web/20080420010807/http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=3b50140e-610c-4245-a234-1ae04193a5f2&k=66930

#10yrsago Wired Magazine’s 1992 media kit https://brianstorms.com/2013/04/revisiting-the-original-1992-wired-media-kit.html

#10yrsago Med Express uses broken Ohio law to silence critics who say true things https://www.popehat.com/2013/04/15/the-popehat-signal-stand-against-rank-thuggery-in-ohio/

#5yrsago Trump radicalized teachers, now Republicans are saying they won’t vote for the party anymore https://theintercept.com/2018/04/17/teacher-strikes-west-virginia-oklahoma-kentucky-arizona/

#5yrsago T-Mobile fined $40m for scamming rural users with Potemkin ring-tones https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2018/04/t-mobile-deceived-customers-with-false-ring-tones-on-failed-phone-calls/

#5yrsago People with implanted neurostimulators are vulnerable to wireless attacks https://www.esat.kuleuven.be/cosic/publications/article-2803.pdf

#5yrsago Stego for Skrillex: hiding data in dubstep drops https://github.com/benjojo/dubstep-data

#5yrsago Security expert says she helped a casino whose high-roller database was stolen through an Internet of Shit fish-tank thermometer https://www.businessinsider.com/hackers-stole-a-casinos-database-through-a-thermometer-in-the-lobby-fish-tank-2018-4

#5yrsago The UK’s company registry finally prosecuted someone for setting up a fraudulent company, but it’s a whistleblower who told them he did it https://twitter.com/OliverBullough/status/985574754420654080

#5yrsago Nova Scotia filled its public Freedom of Information Archive with citizens’ private data, then arrested the teen who discovered it https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/freedom-of-information-request-privacy-breach-teen-speaks-out-1.4621970

#5yrsago Ajit Pai made Elizabeth Pierce his “broadband advisor,” and now she’s been arrested for a $250,000,000 fraud https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/16/17245010/elizabeth-pierce-fraud-charges-bdac-fcc-ajit-pai

Back the Red Team Blues kickstarter here!

[grandalchemistpt]

I mean, I agree with no “smart” stuff, but... Anything with Wifi, apps, or screens is getting rejected instantly, obviously, but simple buttons (analog ones that you physically have to press down, not just touch) to set the drinks extra cold, or a thermometer to make it beep if it gets too hot? I am gonna be suspicious of its endurance, but can be convinced.

I’ll tolerate it if it has just as much electronics as a cheap pocket calculator and no internet, but no smarter.

[electronicshopping]

Graffiti Smart WiFi Thermomete ... Price 27.42$ CLICK TO BUY

[ttciot]

Shengrun Technology launches SIP Bluetooth chip, leading the new trend of IoT technology

On January 9, 2025, Shengrun Technology officially launched the SIP Bluetooth chip using a new packaging process. This chip is not only smaller in size and simpler in peripheral components and circuits, but also achieves a double improvement in overall performance and cost-effectiveness, bringing a new solution to the IoT market.

Shengrun Technology has been committed to technological innovation and product development in the field of wireless communications. The SIP Bluetooth chip released this time is undoubtedly another major breakthrough for the company in Bluetooth technology. Compared with traditional Bluetooth modules, SIP (System In Package) chips have greatly reduced their size through highly integrated design, allowing equipment manufacturers to design miniaturized and lightweight electronic products more flexibly. At the same time, the simplification of peripheral components and circuits also reduces the cost of production and maintenance, and improves the market competitiveness of products.

This Bluetooth chip has a wide range of applications.

Sports and health: sports bracelets, pedometers, sports metering (running, cycling, golf)

Smart home: socket modification, remote control switches, dimming and color-adjusting lighting, door locks, curtains, thermometers and hygrometers, smart scales, environmental smoke detectors, pet supervision.

Health and medical: medical testing/tracking (heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen, pulse, body temperature).

Infant care: real-time body temperature detection, smart cribs, anti-loss.

Toys: interactive remote control toys, robots, aircraft, toy cars, anti-loss devices.

Automotive electronics: tire pressure detection, car automatic locks, parking space records, electric vehicle anti-theft devices, data collection and monitoring.

Human-machine interface: HID keyboard, mouse, remote control, handle.

In addition to the SIP Bluetooth chip, Shengrun Technology also revealed that it will gradually launch a series of new wireless communication modules such as WIFI+SIP chip, Zigbee+SIP chip, UWB (Ultra Wideband)+SIP chip in the future. These modules will combine the advantages of SIP technology to further improve the performance and cost-effectiveness of various wireless communication technologies, and provide strong support for the diversified development of the Internet of Things market.

Shengrun Technology's SIP Bluetooth chips have been initially applied in smart homes, wearable devices, medical electronics and other fields, and have won unanimous praise from customers. With the launch of more SIP wireless communication modules in the future, Shengrun Technology is expected to become one of the leading companies in promoting the development of the industry.

The successful holding of this new product launch conference not only demonstrated Shengrun Technology's strong strength in technological innovation and product research and development, but also injected new vitality into the future development of the Internet of Things market. We look forward to Shengrun Technology continuing to leverage its own advantages to bring more high-quality and efficient products and services to the market.

[autistic-speedbump]

There's also a HUGE risk in The Internet of Things that seldom gets talked about: malicious hackers.

If your thermostats require a connection to a cloud server to function, guess what? A hacker can breach the server and turn your thermostats up to maximum during summer, minimum during winter, or just crash the server and cut off every thermostat connected to it to cause mass harm. Maybe they track your use to find out when you're not home so they can break in and steal your shit. Or maybe they just crank up your hvac while you're not at home and leave you wondering why your bill has gotten so much bigger.

There was a casino heist where hackers stole a metric fuckton of money by breaching the casino's network. The entry point: a fish tank thermometer with wifi.

Or how about this: Imagine you bought a bunch of new appliances, and all of a sudden, the company decides to start charging a subscription to use them. You don't pay, they turn of your refrigerator, your water heater, your hvac. Wanna cook dinner? Too bad, you didn't pay up so we disabled your stove and microwave.

They're setting the stage for digital landlords.

[shoptesto]

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details) [ad_1] With Govee WiFi hygrometer thermometer, it's easier to monitor your house's temperature and humidity remotely, helping you react faster for sudden changes of your environment. Besides, you'll receive App notification alert once the temp or humidity is out of your preset range. Supports 2 years data storage& export with a clear curve graph. Smart WiFi Control: Easily monitor temp and humidity data in real time from anywhere. With stable WiFi and Bluetooth connection via the Govee Home app, you'll have more opportunities to react to changes in your air quality (not support 5G WiFi). Fast & Accurate: Equipped with a Swiss made sensor, this WiFi thermometer provides precise readings. Temperature is accurate to ±0.54℉/±0.3℃, and humidity is ±3%RH. By refreshing every 2s, you'll stay regularly updated. Now supports widget function. Alert Function: Set preset temp and humidity ranges, and receive an app alert immediately whenever levels fall out of that range, which helps you react faster to sudden changes in your basement, greenhouse, etc. Only supports Bluetooth settings. Data Storage & Export: Our WiFi temperature sensor uploads data to the App when connected via Bluetooth or WiFi. Enjoy 20 days of online data storage view and export up to 2 years' worth of data seen through clear historical trends and graphs. Easy to Place: With the lanyard loop, you can easily place this room thermometer anywhere. Package contents: 2 x Govee WiFi Temperature Sensor wth 3 AA batteries, 2 x Lanyard Loop, 1 x User Manual. [ad_2]

[spiritworld14]

Thermostat Set-Up

How to set up the inkbird thermostat:

How to set up the inkbird thermostat with calibration mentioned at 5:10 in the video:

How to set up the inkbird thermostat with calibration mentioned at 3:10 in the video:

Becca's video on setting up the inkbird thermostat:

Becca's video on where to place probes:

Links to buy the inkbird thermostat:

**(The step by step calibration process is in the manual that comes with the thermostats.)**

Inkbird WiFi Heat Mat Reptile Thermostat Controller Temperature Controller with 2 Probes and 2 Outlets, IPT-2CH Reptiles Heat Mat Thermostat (Max 250W per Outlet) https://a.co/d/7jymuob

Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller 2-Stage Outlet Thermostat Heating and Cooling Mode Carboy Homebrew Fermenter Greenhouse Terrarium 110V 10A 1100W https://a.co/d/3HzO39f

Inkbird WiFi ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller Thermostat Remote Monitoring Controlling Home Brewing Fermentation Breeding Incubation Greenhouse https://a.co/d/c3DuzVx

Links to download the thermostat manuals:

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/.../81VNbdWYmbL.pdf

****If the thermostat doesn't say heating/cooling then 2 lamps can be plugged into it****

[icetigris]

Mundane, real failures I have experienced:

Inbound calls never ring and go straight to voicemail for no fucking reason and outbound calls ring and immediately hang up. Restarting the phone is the usual fix, but what if you can't unlock it?

I somehow temporarily rewrote my muscle memory of my pattern lock to the wrong thing and almost security wiped my own phone. I had to message my partner on a computer to remind me what my pattern was.

File system crashing, call app crashing, performance getting increasingly worse and making the phone unusable.

One time I went to Canada and roaming bricked my phone. Good thing I was visiting my partner and not going on vacation in a place where I didn't know anybody.

One time it was raining so hard, I was so soaked, and water got into the charging port. The phone did not have wireless charging. I realize this plays into the "oh no, my phone is dead" thing, but what if the real reason it's scary is not because you can't contact anyone, but because some very important data is only on your phone and if it dies, you're fucked.

I once left my US SIM card in a jacket on a previous connecting flight. Wasn't that big of a deal ultimately because there was wifi and it was LAX, but no data in this day and age is pretty scary.

Anyway, now that phones are little computers, I think it's way scarier to play with the prospect of someone watching you through it, discovering more about you than even you know through all the sensors and GPS data, and controlling you through it. Everything that your camera has ever seen or your microphone has heard, whether you were saving that data or not, could be used to steer you to see and hear things that Someone Else wants you to see. It makes you to go to a particular location. Then the accelerometer makes you drop into something very cold for the thermometer. The liquid sensor, however, does not discriminate between water, blood, or ichor—it need only be conductive. And the battery needs charging.

oh you're in a horror film/book and your phone died/has no bars? how boring. I think phones in horror SHOULD work. they should ding only to have the protagonist check and find nothing. they should get calls from somebody you don't know but is still somehow in your contacts. google maps should lead you to one place, no matter what address you type in.

phones are such a big part of our daily lives, removing them from horror removes the horror from our experience. what if the horror felt like it could happen to you, right here, right now? what if it felt like it was already happening?

[householdgadgets]

10 Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets You Didn’t Know You Needed

1. Smart WiFi Instant Pot

Gone are the days of the traditional pressure cooker. The Smart WiFi Instant Pot is here to revolutionize your cooking. With built-in WiFi, you can control it from your phone, schedule cooking times, and even get notifications when your meal is ready. Perfect for busy bees who love home-cooked meals.

2. Automatic Pan Stirrer

Say goodbye to the tedious task of stirring. This nifty gadget does the job for you, ensuring that your sauces, soups, and stews are stirred to perfection. Just set it in your pan, and let it do its magic. It’s a game-changer for multitasking in the kitchen.

3. Electric Wine Opener

For all the wine lovers out there, this one’s for you. The electric wine opener makes uncorking a bottle effortless. No more struggling with traditional corkscrews. Just press a button, and voila! Your wine is ready to be enjoyed.

4. Herb Scissors

Chopping herbs can be a hassle, but not with these multi-blade herb scissors. They allow you to quickly and easily snip herbs directly into your dishes. Perfect for adding a fresh touch to your meals without the fuss.

5. Silicone Stretch Lids

Ditch the plastic wrap and switch to these eco-friendly silicone stretch lids. They come in various sizes and can stretch to fit any container. Not only do they keep your food fresh, but they also reduce plastic waste.

6. Magnetic Measuring Spoons

No more digging through drawers to find the right measuring spoon. These magnetic measuring spoons stick together, so you always have the complete set handy. Plus, they’re double-ended, allowing you to measure both dry and liquid ingredients.

7. Digital Meat Thermometer

Achieve perfectly cooked meat every time with a digital meat thermometer. It provides accurate temperature readings in seconds, ensuring that your meat is cooked to perfection. Say goodbye to undercooked or overcooked meals.

8. Garlic Press and Peeler Set

Peeling and mincing garlic can be a sticky, smelly affair. This garlic press and peeler set makes the job quick and easy. The peeler removes the skin effortlessly, and the press gives you finely minced garlic in seconds.

9. Mandoline Slicer

Get perfectly sliced vegetables in no time with a mandoline slicer. It’s ideal for salads, gratins, and stir-fries. With adjustable thickness settings, you can customize your slices to suit any recipe.

10. Avocado Slicer

Avocados are delicious but can be tricky to prepare. This 3-in-1 avocado slicer splits, pits, and slices your avocado with ease. It’s a must-have for avocado toast aficionados and guacamole lovers.

Wrapping It Up

There you have it – 10 must-have kitchen gadgets that will make your cooking experience more enjoyable and efficient. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or just starting, these tools are sure to add some fun and convenience to your kitchen. So why wait? Upgrade your kitchen today and discover the joy of cooking with these fantastic gadgets!

Bonus Tips for Finding These Gadgets

Check out your favorite online retailers like Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, or your local kitchen supply store. Keep an eye out for sales and discounts to score these must-have gadgets at a great price.

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