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This is a simple, accurate, indoor outdoor thermometer. The outdoor sensor is neat and appear water tight.

The indoor display (with integral sensor) is easy to read and small enough to be unobtrusive.

Before rating, I checked accuracy with three regular thermometers and an extremely sensitive/accurate Casio Pathfinder. This device got A+ for both consistency and reliability.

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In my seller review, I mentioned that the black part around the screen had very small scratches (not visible without very close inspection) and I got an email from the company expressing their concern and wanting to make things better. Very nice to deal with a company like this. And they have all good reviews as far as I can see.

The thermometer itself works very well and is easy to use . I like this one because it's simple. I just want to know the temp indoor and out. Some people say it's too small but you can see it easily from across the room.

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The product comes in a small box with plenty of protection inside. A minor point, however, is that there is no removable plastic film on the front of the unit so it arrives very lightly scratched. Not a big deal but its something.

You will need 4 AAA batteries in total. two for the inside part and two for the outside part. Longer batteries can be a tight fit. The amazon basics rechargeables just manage to squeeze in.

I have tested the Amazon Basics AAA rechargeable batteries with both parts (they are good for cold weather as well & slow discharge). They have performed as well as I expect any battery to. They were thus only charged once in over a year (and that was for testing a small problem). The outdoor sensor and batteries also continued to work through the coldest of nights here with the lowest in the teens.

The problem stems from moister. I do not have it in the best location (a location that isn't recommended by the manufacture) and every so often when it rains the outdoor sensor disconnects. Not every rain. Anyway, no problem. Bring it in, take the batteries out, let it sit for an hour, and put it all back as it was. Keeps on going.

So all you have to do to get everything working is to:

Take both units out of the packaging.

Open the battery compartments with your finger.

Install the batteries.

Seperate them about 5 feet or a bit more for testing (indoor).

After testing, place them where you want and that's it.

So the idea is to test that the outdoor sensor is four degrees or less different than the indoor sensor. This makes sure they are working correctly. The sensors are correct within 2 degrees each, so max of four, of actual temperature...

Tested the indoor sensor next to one of those wall gps weather stations and after about 1/2 hour they both read the exact same indoor temperature. It takes up to 1/2 hour for the temperature to settle.

The outside part isn't water proof and I personally don't think anyone should be expecting it to resist mother nature like its some kind of miracle sensor especially at its price. However, I can't see why a weather proof sensor can't be constructed. There are weather proof sensors on my a/c condensors and they work great.

The indoor sensor is sensitive. You'll want to place it where there's the least fluctuation of temperature or perhaps more importantly where you are the most interested in knowing what the temperature will be.

I haven't tested it much, except for 1/2 hour, but it appears the outdoor sensor works fine at 25' from indoor sensor with no line of sight.

Other infomation:

Indoor part measurements 3.5" x 2.5" x 0.75"

Outdoor part measurements 2.5" x 2" x 1"

There's a hole for screw mounting to a wall (both indoor and outdoor).

The indoor sensor has a pull out stand.

The outdoor sensor is able to stand on its own (for temperary use).

Range for outdoor sensor is up to 120 feet (line of sight).

Works at 433MHz.

Battery life 24+ months

1 year warranty.

So the end result is that the temperature is accurate enough for satisfaction. I do recommend if your searching for a cheap indoor and outdoor digital temperature gauge. If in time that changes, I will update this review. As of right now, with 14 months of use, I would buy another if a second were needed.

** Battery update ** July 2013

So the indoor unit wasn't keeping the outdoor temperature lost it after a few hours. Tested recharge of amazon basics batteries in outdoor unit and no effect. Tested recharge of amazon basics batteries in indoor unit and success.

The batteries lasted about one year and a couple months before having not enough charge for normal use.

Had also swapped the batteries in both parts and that had failed as well, so batteries in both needed recharging. A test of non-recharged batteries in indoor unit and charged batteries in outdoor unit left a test of recharging indoor unit batteries which was successful. Also ruled out interference by moving them close together which was unsuccessful. Outdoor unit is working properly.

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I bought this as a replacement for the disappointing Acu-Rite 00782A2 Wireless Thermometer I had, and to be honest the inexpensive price was my key reason. I like having the ability to see the temperature outside in my bedroom before I head out to walk the dog or at other points during the day. The sending unit is fairly small and unobtrusive, although the occasional LED flash startled me one night. The receiver is attractive and relatively small with a pop out stand that allows it to sit on a desk, table, or nightstand. One major drawback however is that the receive has only a two digit readout. If it's over 99 degrees all you get are two dashes, which initially made me think the sending unit was again malfunctioning. It wasn't...it was 106 outside. And in all honesty this points out the silliness of giving me temperatures to a tenth of a degree...I don't really care about the tenths...I'm not checking my own body temperature and I doubt there's people who need THAT much precision in temperature...I'd rather it read out to three digits. There also is no reset function on either the sending or receiving unit; one of the few things I liked on the Acu-Rite 00782A2 Wireless Thermometer. You get what you pay for, and for what I need this is OK, not the greatest, but at least not the battery eater the Acu-Rite 00782A2 Wireless Thermometer was. It has its flaws, but I'm not about to spend a huge amount of money for something that by and large is a convenience item.

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First Ambient weather instrument ordered ever, but exceeded expectations for the specs. I have a $600 Davis Vantage Pro 2 professional weather station and needed a simple wireless thermometer as a backup if ever needed. The specs for this items shows +2 degrees, but this thing is within .5 degrees of my professional weather station! Wow.

Need to give it 24 hours for thermometer to orientate itself to the outside for best readings, but after that it is .5 of true temps.

Wish it had Max/Min recording, but other than that, I would highly recommend this item for anybody that likes accurate weather temps.

Just remember that where you put your thermometer will dictate how accurate it is. Best in shaded areas on a north side of a building or home, away from any direct sunlight or artificial heat or cold sources, or where excess heat or cold could accumulate.