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The editors liked
Being battery operated is great for those who forget to plug up and charge home devices often
Get accurate readings on temperature
Humidity and the amount of volatile organic compounds you might be breathing with the Elgato Eve Room. It also has HomeKit compatibility built in
So you can use Siri to check on its temperature or humidity readings
Accurate measurements
Simple setup
Works with Apple HomeKit and Siri
Acts as a barometer
Thermometer
And air quality sensor
Connects seamlessly via Bluetooth and HomeKit
Simple and easy to use
The editors didn't like
I personally would like to see the Bluetooth Range go a tad bit further for live reads
Without push notifications or rules systems
And limited in range by Bluetooth
You can't actually do anything with those readings other than look at them. It also takes days to properly calibrate to a new location
Lacks Wi-Fi connectivity
IOS-only
No alerts or notifications
Currently does not support switching on and off according to a schedule
Accurate measurements, Simple setup, Works with Apple HomeKit and Siri
Lacks Wi-Fi connectivity, iOS-only, No alerts or notifications
The Elgato Eve Room is a smart home monitor that accurately measures air quality, humidity, and temperature, but it's held back by a lack of notifications...
Abstract: The Elgato Eve line of smart home accessories allow you to monitor your house from anywhere using two small sensors that can check in on the temperature, air quality and other items that allow you to monitor your home and backyard.After spending a few mon...
Abstract: Home automation used to be reserved for those people who could ford to build up their homes with wiring, technology and retreated visits by professional installers. That was then, but thanks to the Internet and its BFF the smart mobile device, it's now po...
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Published: 2016-02-16, Author: Jon , review by: macworld.com
Acts as a barometer, thermometer, and air quality sensor, Connects seamlessly via Bluetooth and HomeKit, Simple and easy to use
Currently does not support switching on and off according to a schedule, Pricey for a remote on/off switch
Abstract: The Eve Room and Eve Weather indoor and outdoor sensors are both very similar in design — small square white devices about the size of a hockey puck — with the only conspicuous difference being that the indoor Eve Room unit takes 3 AA batteries, while the...
Get accurate readings on temperature, humidity and the amount of volatile organic compounds you might be breathing with the Elgato Eve Room. It also has HomeKit compatibility built in, so you can use Siri to check on its temperature or humidity readings
Without push notifications or rules systems, and limited in range by Bluetooth, you can't actually do anything with those readings other than look at them. It also takes days to properly calibrate to a new location
Temperature and humidity readings are easy to come by, but the Eve Room is an apt sensor that can work for you especially if you have a specific need for its unique VOC readings. For now, though, it's severely limited in ways to use that info and barely...
Abstract: It's true what they say. Once you dive into the Smart Home territory, you can't stop. You'd soon want a smart power switch that automatically turns itself off when not used for a while (handy if you often forget to turn your iron off). Or a smart security...
Get accurate readings on temperature, humidity and the amount of volatile organic compounds you might be breathing with the Elgato Eve Room. It also has HomeKit compatibility built in, so you can use Siri to check on its temperature or humidity readings
Without push notifications or rules systems, and limited in range by Bluetooth, you can't actually do anything with those readings other than look at them. It also takes days to properly calibrate to a new location
Temperature and humidity readings are easy to come by, but the Eve Room is an apt sensor that can work for you especially if you have a specific need for its unique VOC readings. For now, though, it's severely limited in ways to use that info and barely...
Simplistic readings, Confusing controls split between HomeKit and Eve app
Verdict The neat E Ink screen makes the Eve Room easy to read, and its long battery life and small body means that you can place this air quality sensor where you want it. The low price will attract a lot of attention, as will the HomeKit integration, but...
