Oregon Scientific Cable-Free Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer

by Oregon Scientific

Product Features

• Registers and displays indoor and outdoor temperatures simultaneously
• Cable-free; transmits up to 32 yards (30 meters)
• Units can stand on table or be wall-mounted
• 3 channels accommodate extra sensors
• Minimum and maximum temps also recorded

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 6.9 x 2.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006J03N
• Item model number: MTR101
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #627,610 in Home & Garden (See Top 100 in Home & Garden)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

No more squinting at a column of mercury to learn whether it's a jacket day or a shorts day. This two-unit, remote thermometer accurately displays the indoor temperature (inside a house symbol), as well as the outdoor temperature in larger digital numbers. Simply place the remote sensor unit outside, whether on a porch table or mounted on the side of the house, and keep the main receiver unit on a desk or wall. Or, place the sensor in the baby's room or wine cellar, where every degree counts. A 32-yard (30-meter) transmission range is possible between the two units, and the sensor sends data to the receiver every 30 seconds. Operating at a transmission frequency of 433 MHz, the thermometer is usable in many countries overseas. The display shows temperatures to a tenth of a degree, in either Fahrenheit or Celsius. Three channels let the main unit support up to three sensors. Each unit requires two AA batteries for operation (not included). The indoor unit measures 3-1/4 by 2-7/8 by 1-1/4 inches, and the outdoor sensor measures 4 by 2-3/4 by 7/8 inches. This thermometer is covered by a 90-day warranty against defects. --Ann Bieri

Product Description

It's wireless! Simply place the included Cable Free sensor indoors or out. This affordable thermometer transmits temperature data back to the main unit using radio waves. With the touch of a button, you can now check both the indoor or outdoor temperature. Comes with one remote temperature sensor, or if you wish, expand your system with additional Oregon Scientific sensors and monitor up to three remote locations: the baby's room, the garage, the hot tob, etc.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

87 of 87 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The temperature ...and a little more..., January 2, 2003

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John B. Miller (Springfield, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oregon Scientific Cable-Free Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer (Kitchen)

First and foremost, it's a great thermometer. It works just as advertised. I set my remote sensor 50 feet away on the fence and it records the temperature perfectly!

That said, I do have one caution. The unit was developed to give a warning once the temperature drops below 2 degrees C (About 37F). I had placed the monitor unit in my bedroom and the first night that I put it up, the warning went off. I was half dressed before I realized it wasn't my alarm clock going off at 2:00 am! You can bypass this feature by setting the switch in the back to unit 2 or 3. I encourage you to do this unless you live in an area that doesn't get cold in the winter!

43 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fine System, displayed range is for warmer climates., February 19, 2004

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cyclista (the Midwest) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oregon Scientific Cable-Free Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer (Kitchen)

When the Oregon Scientific Cable-Free Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer model MTR101 came up in my Gold Box offer, I checked out the specifications on Oregon Scientific's web page. This is what I found:

Displayed range: 14.2 degrees Fahrenheit to 158 degrees Fahrenheit (-9.9 degrees Celsius to 70 degrees Celsius)

I trust Oregon Scientific's quality as I have used their products in the past. However, this particular unit would not be much use to me because I live far enough North that it can get down to 20 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. 14 degrees Fahrenheit is a heat wave around here, especially after the cold, cold winter that we've had this year. Anyway, this is a perfectly fine and extremely well-priced unit for warmer parts of the world.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product ... Last Year, August 5, 2004

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Agent Excel "agentexcel" (Hillsboro, OR USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oregon Scientific Cable-Free Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer (Kitchen)

This thermometer belongs to an older line of offerings from Oregon Scientific. The new models are out. One problem is that the sensor from this thermometer will not talk to the newer main units. So unless you plan to buy 3 these older units right now, you may have problem getting sensors for all three channels used by this thermometer.

As for the quality of Scientific Oregon thermometers, they are great. I have 3 units, 2 from their older line and one from their new line. They are all very accurate, the readings from my 3 sensors and 3 main units varies by no more then 0.7 degree F.