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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/victorhooi on 2025-12-28 09:19:56+00:00.
I'm wondering what the current recommendations are around wireless temperature/humidity sensors for HomeAssistant are?
I know that traditionally, 433Mhz/915Mhz sensors were preferred, due to longer range and better battery life.
However, some of the BLE/Wifi options seem alright - you get less range (50m or so) - but if you have either BLE proxies, or good wifi coverage outside, then I guess they could be a viable option?
| Model | HA Support? | RF Frequency | Battery (Battery Life) | Price (AUD) |
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| Govee H5179 | Yes (BLE only) | 2.4Ghz (BLE/Wifi) | 3 x AA batteries | AUD 27.50 |
| Shelly BLU H&T | Yes | 2.4Ghz (BLE) | 1 x CR2032 (3 years) | AUD 39.00 |
| Accurite 06002M Replacement Sensor | Yes (via rtl_433) | 433Mhz | 2 x AA batteries | AUD 34.00 |
| Ecowitt WN32 Outdoor Sensor | Yes (via rtl_433) | 433 Mhz | 2 x AA batteries (1 year) | AUD 25.99 |
What do people think - are the Accurite and Ecowitt sensors still better options?
They don't really seem cheaper than the BLE/Wifi options nowadays - and the battery life isn't that much better, at least compared to say the Shelly Blu H&T?
Are there any other good options?