How Does a Wireless Indoor and Outdoor Thermometer Work?

You already have your wireless thermometer. Here's how to get the right temperature and avoid problems.

Where to Put It for Best Results: 

• Put your outdoor sensor on the north side of your house, sunshine makes it read 10-15 degrees hotter than it really is.
• Keep it 5 feet up off the ground and the ground gives off extra heat.
• Don't put it near walls, air vents, or windows. These spots give off heat and mess up your readings.
• For your solar powered outdoor digital thermometer, it needs morning sun but shade in the afternoon.

Fix Connection Problems: 

• Sensor not connecting? Metal walls block the signal and put it on a wood post away from your house. 
• It works up to 300 feet away, but walls cut that distance in half.
• Change batteries in the fall even if they still work. Weak batteries quit working when it gets cold.

Make Sure It's Reading Right: 

• Test your digital thermometer in ice water (should say 32°F) fix it if it's off by more than 2 degrees.
• Check if all your indoor rooms show the same temperature they should be within 1-2 degrees.
• Check it twice a year to keep it working right.

Use the Information: 

• Watch daily high and low temps to know when to water plants or work outside.
• Notice when it's colder outside than inside, that's when your heating bill goes up.
• Spot frost warnings before weather apps tell you.

Easy Care Tips: 

• Wiping solar panels once a month with wet cloth dirt stops them from charging. 
• Look for rust inside battery spots twice a year. 
• Turn your main unit off and on if numbers get stuck, usually fix it.

Small changes help you get perfect readings!