The initial price is £11.99 but 30% is discounted at the checkout, this is very clear if you scroll down and look on the right hand side of the page
After buying 2 cheap hydrometers off eBay that read about 20% different I wanted a better quality one to monitor my bathroom humidity and the airing cupboard that is very damp. I found this on the Argos outlet with the 30% off it seemed a good price.
They range from £18 to £50 on the internet.
Argos are slim on the description so I grabbed this from Amazon.
Local Weather forecast - Bringing you all the vital weather information you need to plan your day.
Indoor and Outdoor temperature and humidity with trend receiving information from a wireless outside sensor (one included) Can support up to 5 channels with optional sensors*
Daily Hi/Lo memory for in/outdoor temperature and humidity, plus a handy Ice Alert feature also lets you know when outdoor temperatures are nearing freezing
The time is radio controlled (atomic) which is precise to the second and adjusts automatically to and from British Summertime
Dimensions 180 x 100 x 20 mm, Large LED Screen with Backlight Batteries Included
Mine arrived today, I like it so a 2nd is on order. (now a 3rd)
Top comments
Krizzo3 to m1chaels
3 Jan 176#17
Only send letters
Jefft to obsydian
6 Jan 173#91
Compared this to my £800 weather station. Outdoor temperature exactly the same reading, indoor reading 0.5 degrees low.
freakstyler
3 Jan 173#40
For people buying these to use the sensors on existing kits, unless they're the exact same or very similar model of sensor they probably wont work. I have the EW-92, RMR329P and SL-101 kits - all the sensors are different and, rather annoyingly they only work with the receiver they were supplied with and are not compatible with other base stations.
I've had an EW-92 kit for 7 years with the external sensor being outdoors for the same length of time and it's still working fine even down to temps as low as -14*c - batteries last over a year too.
All of my Oregon stuff is spot on when it comes to temperature readings except the RMR329P Projection alarm clock which reads 3*c higher than actual on the internal temp reading - this is due to the heat from the backlight and projection - other than that, if they're all lined up with their external sensors all the temps match inside and out.
All comments (115)
hooray henry
3 Jan 17#1
Went for one,cheers
Krizzo3
3 Jan 17#2
£11.99 ?
TiptreeJam to Krizzo3
3 Jan 17#4
It gets discounted when in the basket.
TiptreeJam
3 Jan 17#3
Many thanks. Great price compared to other sellers. Bought 2. Great for remote monitoring of my greenhouse during winter and one for a present.
GoNz017 to TiptreeJam
3 Jan 171#7
Not looked yet but I'm betting the sensors alone cost more than this so I may grab 2 more just to add sensors.
TiptreeJam
3 Jan 17#5
It drops from £11.99 to £8.39 when you put it in your basket.
Krizzo3
3 Jan 17#6
thank you sirs
ordered one
xxdeborahxx
3 Jan 17#8
Thank you.
dannysmith43
3 Jan 17#9
got it, thanks
paulb
3 Jan 17#10
Purchased - Thanks.
monitor1
3 Jan 17#11
Good but do you get the outside sensor for the temperature.
Python to monitor1
3 Jan 17#12
One sensor included but you can use up to 5.
monitor1
3 Jan 17#13
Thanks.
monitor1
3 Jan 17#14
Thanks and just ordered.
banjomike
3 Jan 172#15
I wonder why you cannot have it delivered to a local Argos...
m1chaels
3 Jan 17#16
Can it talk to a pc or the internet?
Krizzo3 to m1chaels
3 Jan 176#17
Only send letters
TheVoice to m1chaels
3 Jan 17#25
For £8?
GoNz017 to m1chaels
3 Jan 17#27
no
SmilingCrow to m1chaels
3 Jan 171#31
Yes, but it only speaks Esperanto so not that useful.
Jefft
3 Jan 17#18
GoNz017 if you buy 2 you will probably find they give different readings also.
thetarget to Jefft
3 Jan 17#19
There may be a slight variation due to the % accuracy. If there is a major difference then probably faulty. Apparently you have to wait a few minutes to allow these type of devices to settle with there readings.
sleepingscorpion
3 Jan 17#20
Thanks op
renagade27
3 Jan 17#21
Purchased..... Thx
Acombhouse
3 Jan 17#22
THANX ORDERED 2
octopus
3 Jan 17#23
Don't see a point for this apart from monitoring humidity levels. There is a room thermostat for inside temp and multiple phone apps for local or international weather. Am I missing a point?
GoNz017 to octopus
3 Jan 17#26
I made it clear why I wanted one, another member wanted to monitor his greenhouse. obviously you don't need one.
temp is bang on and 3% difference on the humidity between the indoor and outdoor. good enough.
ordered a 3rd just for the sensors now.
ade12000
3 Jan 17#24
Do i need this?
alphamusic
3 Jan 171#28
From the Amazon reviews it would appear that there is a temperature and humidity sensor inside the display unit, so you shouldn't need to buy a second wireless sensor to get the outdoor and indoor values. One thing that was surprising is that it can't display indoor and outdoor values at the same time. You have to press a button to cycle which wouldn't be so convenient for me.
ribs1
3 Jan 172#29
I hate this site! thanks OP I have ordered one lol Why be old fashioned and look out of my windows.
Pedro88
3 Jan 17#30
Where can you buy additional sensors, anyone knows?
Hammer2006 to Pedro88
3 Jan 17#34
On ebay but expect to pay £20+ each so probably wise to buy a couple of these clocks and use the sensor's from them.
GoNz017 to Pedro88
3 Jan 17#37
This is so cheap I bought 3 to use the sensors, will be interesting to see if the base units can pair with all the sensors.
SilverBandit
3 Jan 171#32
You can set it to auto-loop between indoor and any external sensors. See manual here
SilverBandit
3 Jan 17#33
if you push the button...
nougat
3 Jan 17#35
The ops description says it is. If that was your question.
GoNz017
3 Jan 17#36
Yes backlight comes on for a few seconds when pressed. Not always on.
BigAde
3 Jan 17#38
Thanks OP bought and voted hot. The external sensor on my old weather station broke and this is cheaper than trying to source a replacement sensor.
Rbluesy123
3 Jan 17#39
Hot, ordered two thanks op!
freakstyler
3 Jan 173#40
For people buying these to use the sensors on existing kits, unless they're the exact same or very similar model of sensor they probably wont work. I have the EW-92, RMR329P and SL-101 kits - all the sensors are different and, rather annoyingly they only work with the receiver they were supplied with and are not compatible with other base stations.
I've had an EW-92 kit for 7 years with the external sensor being outdoors for the same length of time and it's still working fine even down to temps as low as -14*c - batteries last over a year too.
All of my Oregon stuff is spot on when it comes to temperature readings except the RMR329P Projection alarm clock which reads 3*c higher than actual on the internal temp reading - this is due to the heat from the backlight and projection - other than that, if they're all lined up with their external sensors all the temps match inside and out.
choober
3 Jan 17#41
Been struggling with a cheap eBay sensor, cheers!
Krizzo3
3 Jan 17#42
Don't need it, don't buy it, best ever money saving technique :smiley:
m1chaels
3 Jan 17#43
To do 1 indoor and 1 outdoor temp do you need a second sensor or does the unit itself have its own themometer?
ichap
3 Jan 171#44
Thanks OP ordered
R1DAN
3 Jan 17#45
ordered, thanks op.
Geemac
3 Jan 17#46
Anyone know the max distance between the indoor unit and the outdoor sensor please?
zygo
3 Jan 17#47
If it gave the air pressure, I'd get one.
GoNz017
3 Jan 172#48
It has built in temp and humidity + the same on the remote sensor.
alphamusic
3 Jan 171#49
GoNz017
3 Jan 171#50
30m / 98 feet it says, obviously walls will reduce this.
GoNz017
3 Jan 171#51
It cycles every 3 seconds at the moment so it isn't that bad, once the novelty wears off you won't look at it much. it is sat in front of the TV at the mo while I check the various rooms and it hasn't caught my eye so it isn't annoying.
captainbeaky
3 Jan 17#52
I've got two of these & they work well but the receiver has got to be pretty close to the sensor. It's a good idea to position the main unit next to a window if possible.
obsydian
3 Jan 17#53
Thanks had an Oregan projector for like 20 years dropped banged stood on and still going strong, but wanted a humidity sensor
Sentral
3 Jan 17#54
Thanks! I've always wanted one of these...
ms84
3 Jan 17#55
Good one, ordered two, cheers :man:
GoNz017
3 Jan 17#56
Forgot to say it is bigger than you would expect! Height 9.5, Width 17.5, Depth 1.9cm
I never read that but at least I can read it across the room.
mattr
3 Jan 17#57
One of the amazon reviews states "It seems that the MAX MIN memory is cleared daily (at midnight)?" - anyone comment on if this is correct. I want one, but I want to see the max min and clear when I want it to..
cocollino
3 Jan 172#58
No point having one here up north. Rain every day.
pic007
3 Jan 17#59
Thanks OP
crazylegs
3 Jan 17#60
Bought..dunno why as I have a Auriol weather station with humidity sensor
Oregons are supposed to be reliable and accurate so we will see!
Mook39
3 Jan 17#61
£40 instore
Darjeegangy
3 Jan 17#62
Now £11.99
money-talks
3 Jan 17#63
Price now 11.99
thewongwing101
3 Jan 17#64
30% is taken off at the checkout
thanks bought one earlier
GoNz017
4 Jan 17#65
Yep it is daily min/max
Creatzy
4 Jan 17#66
or use a smart phone !
VxT
4 Jan 17#67
Emails*
crazylegs
4 Jan 172#68
Want to measure humidity outside 24hrs a day
Smartphone can't do this!
Fistral
4 Jan 17#69
Oos!
WillieGophar
4 Jan 17#70
Bu&&er :disappointed:
deanolufc
4 Jan 17#71
Expire OOS :disappointed:
GoNz017
4 Jan 171#72
well they sold over 900 yesterday so I'm not surprised.
Good news is each base unit can read either sensor so both mine (3rd on the way) are now picking up channels 1 & 2 happily.
GoNz017
4 Jan 17#77
Dunno what Argos are doing but they have one left again!
octopus
4 Jan 17#78
People adding to basket and not checking out or someone cancelled their order
dan5
5 Jan 17#79
I have my remote sensor sat right to the main sensor, am getting over a degree difference. So pretty unreliable readings.
Also, it won't sync with the radio clock. So am rather unimpressed, glad I only bought one.
choober
5 Jan 17#80
Received mine today. This is brilliant.
Thanks to the OP.
For me the radio clock took a few minutes on a window ledge to sync. You can set it manually if you really need to. As it says in the manual.
Temperatures took a few minutes to settle also.
If I order a second will both units pick up both external sensors?
Ideally I'd like a unit in the main room, a unit in the bedroom, a sensor in the baby room and a sensor in the office.
If anybody has buyers remorse and doesn't want theirs I'll happily buy it, as I'm after a second unit.
Jefft
5 Jan 17#81
Have you set the clock to UK with the button under the battery cover?
octopus
5 Jan 17#82
Is your office at home? As it needs to be within 30ft of main unit I think.
choober
5 Jan 17#83
Yes, my office is in our garden well within the 30 meters range.
obsydian
5 Jan 17#84
Got mine but no English instructions and 1hr on still not auto synced - my current Oregon is within minutes.
dan5 to obsydian
5 Jan 17#89
Yes, did this, still no sync.
GoNz017 to obsydian
6 Jan 17#90
Mine only syncs on the upstairs bedroom window.
All 3 are reading the 3 external sensors, one in the bathroom for humidity, one outside and one up the loft so happy days.
Compared this to my £800 weather station. Outdoor temperature exactly the same reading, indoor reading 0.5 degrees low.
thewongwing101
5 Jan 17#88
What a rip off it doesn't make the tea !
:smile: thank you got mine sat next to me and saying .2 between the indoor and outdoor
in my experience -/+ 1 is about what you get with these things
got an 'auto' mode so no need pressing the switch to check the outside temp.
well happy
Oh and the 8p tcb tracked :laughing:
choober
6 Jan 17#92
Anybody want to sell theirs? Looking for an extra.
Hammer2006
6 Jan 17#93
Not sure how these were sold as brand new as one of mine was missing the sensor and clearly been used.Looks like a cheeky ex owner has walked away with my bloody sensor.Not happy with the poor checking from Argos so a return is now in the offing.
djdope
6 Jan 171#94
Mine was brand new
GoNz017
6 Jan 17#95
My 3 are brand new with the seal, 2 had a shorter sleeve covering the cardboard and 1 had a full sleeve. Contents were the same but the batteries while still shrink wrapped were not in there own bag for the long sleeved one.
thetarget
6 Jan 17#96
How long do these take to reach the correct temperature and humidity upon start-up? Also, how fast are they at reacting to changes such as when the heating is put on?
I bought a thermometer hygrometer which gave a way too high indoor temperature reading when the battery was first inserted. It took an hour to get to a similar temp to my thermostat even though it was right on top of it. Must be faulty. Ordered this Argos eBay deal and hoping it responds quicker to changes and is more accurate.
GoNz017
6 Jan 17#97
Seems correct when you put the battery in as it just kept the same reading replacing the battery. It did take a good 10 minutes to get down to outside temp (20 to 3 deg C) when I placed a remote outside.
mattr
6 Jan 17#98
Got one in the end. Doesn't seem to sync time in middle of house, only if near a window. Don't know about the reset on the max/min temp yet and whether it resets every day.
TheVoice to mattr
7 Jan 17#106
Really impressed with mine too, and the bonus is that it syncs with a quite old Oregon Scientific external sensor I had lying around (the weather station it came with died ages ago).
stanno
6 Jan 17#99
Really liking it. Took 12 hours to sync time but fully operational now. If I'd have known how good they were I'd have bought a couple more! Thanks OP.
GoNz017
7 Jan 172#100
Yeah this is why I didn't post until I had one so I didn't suggest buying a dud and if it was worth the current retail price to give me the chance to order a couple more before you lot pillaged eBay :stuck_out_tongue:
SomeOtherBloke
7 Jan 17#101
Got one of these and am quite pleased with it for the price.
Am thinking of fixing a magnet to the back of the sensor for ease of placing under my front door canopy. Would a magnet adversely affect the sensor?
GoNz017
7 Jan 17#102
Shouldn't do but velcro may be a better option.
SomeOtherBloke
7 Jan 17#103
Ah yeah, that's a better idea
GoNz017 to SomeOtherBloke
7 Jan 17#105
Yep you can find some around £18, normally £25 and sensors are >£15
dan5
7 Jan 17#104
Although the time won't sync, I'm really liking mine, and wish I had bought 3 rather than 1.
I thought the bargain was that it was 30%, as I'd probably pay £11.99 for another one, but it seems the usual retail price is way higher. I didn't realise what a bargain this was.
stanno
7 Jan 17#107
I've bought one of the £18 ones from ebay. Still decent value at that price I reckon but not a patch on the OP!
cambb to stanno
25 Jan 17#109
Anybody having battery problems in the main unit. I've now replaced them 3 times today and a brand new set shows as low battery on the unit.
GoNz017
14 Jan 17#108
All 3 of mine have now synced and stayed synced :man:
GoNz017
25 Jan 17#110
All 3 of mine are fine. Are you using rechargeables as they are 1.2 not 1.5v
Alan70 to GoNz017
26 Jan 17#111
going threw a set of batteries every 4 or 5 days myself even tried Duracell :disappointed: sending back for a refund
cambb
26 Jan 17#112
If you send it back will they refund the postage
GoNz017
26 Jan 17#113
Main unit or outdoor sensor? I am still on the ones it came with in all 3 units
cambb
27 Jan 17#114
Its the main unit. It shows a low battery and weak display. As soon as i put new batterys in they last about an hour.
GoNz017
27 Jan 17#115
Maybe contact the manufacturer saying Argos no longer sell them and see if they will replace it, you would no doubt get a new model.
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Opening post
After buying 2 cheap hydrometers off eBay that read about 20% different I wanted a better quality one to monitor my bathroom humidity and the airing cupboard that is very damp. I found this on the Argos outlet with the 30% off it seemed a good price.
They range from £18 to £50 on the internet.
Argos are slim on the description so I grabbed this from Amazon.
Local Weather forecast - Bringing you all the vital weather information you need to plan your day.
Indoor and Outdoor temperature and humidity with trend receiving information from a wireless outside sensor (one included) Can support up to 5 channels with optional sensors*
Daily Hi/Lo memory for in/outdoor temperature and humidity, plus a handy Ice Alert feature also lets you know when outdoor temperatures are nearing freezing
The time is radio controlled (atomic) which is precise to the second and adjusts automatically to and from British Summertime
Dimensions 180 x 100 x 20 mm, Large LED Screen with Backlight Batteries Included
Mine arrived today, I like it so a 2nd is on order. (now a 3rd)
Top comments
I've had an EW-92 kit for 7 years with the external sensor being outdoors for the same length of time and it's still working fine even down to temps as low as -14*c - batteries last over a year too.
All of my Oregon stuff is spot on when it comes to temperature readings except the RMR329P Projection alarm clock which reads 3*c higher than actual on the internal temp reading - this is due to the heat from the backlight and projection - other than that, if they're all lined up with their external sensors all the temps match inside and out.
All comments (115)
ordered one
temp is bang on and 3% difference on the humidity between the indoor and outdoor. good enough.
ordered a 3rd just for the sensors now.
I've had an EW-92 kit for 7 years with the external sensor being outdoors for the same length of time and it's still working fine even down to temps as low as -14*c - batteries last over a year too.
All of my Oregon stuff is spot on when it comes to temperature readings except the RMR329P Projection alarm clock which reads 3*c higher than actual on the internal temp reading - this is due to the heat from the backlight and projection - other than that, if they're all lined up with their external sensors all the temps match inside and out.
I never read that but at least I can read it across the room.
Oregons are supposed to be reliable and accurate so we will see!
thanks bought one earlier
Smartphone can't do this!
1,000 sold
Thats' it folks!
Good news is each base unit can read either sensor so both mine (3rd on the way) are now picking up channels 1 & 2 happily.
Also, it won't sync with the radio clock. So am rather unimpressed, glad I only bought one.
Thanks to the OP.
For me the radio clock took a few minutes on a window ledge to sync. You can set it manually if you really need to. As it says in the manual.
Temperatures took a few minutes to settle also.
If I order a second will both units pick up both external sensors?
Ideally I'd like a unit in the main room, a unit in the bedroom, a sensor in the baby room and a sensor in the office.
If anybody has buyers remorse and doesn't want theirs I'll happily buy it, as I'm after a second unit.
All 3 are reading the 3 external sensors, one in the bathroom for humidity, one outside and one up the loft so happy days.
Manual here:-
http://global.oregonscientific.com/manual/BAR268HG.pdf
:smile: thank you got mine sat next to me and saying .2 between the indoor and outdoor
in my experience -/+ 1 is about what you get with these things
got an 'auto' mode so no need pressing the switch to check the outside temp.
well happy
Oh and the 8p tcb tracked :laughing:
I bought a thermometer hygrometer which gave a way too high indoor temperature reading when the battery was first inserted. It took an hour to get to a similar temp to my thermostat even though it was right on top of it. Must be faulty. Ordered this Argos eBay deal and hoping it responds quicker to changes and is more accurate.
Am thinking of fixing a magnet to the back of the sensor for ease of placing under my front door canopy. Would a magnet adversely affect the sensor?
I thought the bargain was that it was 30%, as I'd probably pay £11.99 for another one, but it seems the usual retail price is way higher. I didn't realise what a bargain this was.