Oregon Scientific BTHR968 Wireless Baro-Thermo-Hygrometer

by Oregon Scientific

Product Features

• Cable-free sensor for use with an Oregon Scientific weather station
• Measures indoor temperate, humidity, and atmospheric pressure
• Wall-mount or table stand
• Can be placed up to 100 feet from weather station main unit
• Batteries included

Product Details

Product Manual [71kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 4.7 x 3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006J03H
• Item model number: BTHR968
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #229,616 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)
  • #31 in Home & Kitchen > Home Décor > Weather Instruments > Hygrometers

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Keep tabs on what's happening indoors with this baro-thermo-hygrometer sensor. The sensor must be used in conjunction with the Oregon Scientific WMR112A weather station's main unit, and can be placed up to 100 feet from the main unit. An LCD window with four-line display shows the day's measurements: indoor air temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, and the current forecast in graphics of clouds and sun. The sensor measures 4-1/4 by 2-1/4 by 3/4 inches, and comes with four AAA batteries, wall-mounting notch, and stand. While covered by a 90-day warranty against defects, the sensor should last for years. --Ann Bieri

Product Description

The Baro-Hygrometer measures indoor temperature and humidity, and barometric pressure. The temperature operating range is 23F-122F with an accuracy resolution of 0.2F; this data is transmitted to the display unit every 38-seconds. The humidity operating range is 25% to 95%RH with an accuracy resolution of 1%. Updating of relative humidity information to the display unit occurs every 37-seconds. The barometric pressure operating range is 17.72inHg to 31.02inHg with an accuracy resolution of 0.03inHg. Data updating to the display unit of relative humidity occurs once an hour.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not up to the job., January 19, 2009

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Charles Sullivan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oregon Scientific BTHR968 Wireless Baro-Thermo-Hygrometer (Kitchen)

While rated for indoor use, the specified humidity range extends down only to 25% RH, which is far from suitable for heated dwellings in cold weather. Surprising, because most other Oregon humidity sensors are rated down to 5% RH. I purchased two of the BTHR968 sensors for evaluation as well as several other Oregon sensors. Once the RH drops below about 20%, the displayed reading on one of the BTHR968 takes a nosedive to about 8%.

The transmission frequency stability of both of the BTHR968 units is questionable. Although they both transmit data every 38 seconds (about 15 seconds apart) according to the LEDs on the units, the transmissions may not be received for over an hour at a time. Sometimes the data is received regularly from both units, sometimes from only one or the other, and sometimes from neither. Both of these are within 6 feet from the receiver. Transmissions from other Oregon sensors are received and only rarely miss a beat.

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it, September 6, 2009

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El Golfo "Laying Low" (In The High Grass, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oregon Scientific BTHR968 Wireless Baro-Thermo-Hygrometer (Kitchen)

This is a great addition to our Oregon Scientific weather station. This unit sits in a room upstairs (away from the base unit) and the signal is easily read by the base unit. Also, batteries (AAA) last a long time in the unit, which is big plus. I highly recommend this unit.