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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
Senses lots of things like humidity and air pressure
Don't need a router-bound hub
Voice controlled via Siri
Good value
Neat E Ink screen
Long battery life
Simple to setup and use
Works with Apple HomeKit and Siri
Three-month battery life
The editors didn't like
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
Have to be in the house to use it (30m reach)
There is no trigger support
Only works with Apple devices
Simplistic readings
Confusing controls split between HomeKit and Eve app
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...
Published: 2015-12-04, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Senses lots of things like humidity and air pressure, don't need a router-bound hub, voice controlled via Siri
Have to be in the house to use it (30m reach), there is no trigger support, only works with Apple devices
Knowing that your room is a certain humidity and then getting your heating to act on that data is not only aspirational, but sums up the concept of smarthome. Such action has the ability to save you money, to make you more comfortable, to make your...
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: Elgato announced a number of new smarthome products during IFA 2014 that will use Apple's new HomeKit platform, which is expected to be announced in further detail soon. The Elgato Avea smart lighting system was one of the new products detailed, along wi...
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
