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The Meade TM005X-M Wireless Thermo-Hygrometer is an easy-to-read and economical way to track temperature and humidity in your home or office. Featuring a jumbo display unit with one-inch tall digital numbers, this sleek silver and black unit can monitor up to three remote locations. The TM005X-M comes with one remote sensor, but two additional sensors can be purchased separately and added. With the main display unit measuring 4.33 by 4.86 by 1.08--inch ;W by H by D , and a display that includes comfort and trend indicators, you can place the TM005X-M on your desktop or hang it from a wall. With the remote sensor, you can track the temperatures of pools, hot tubs, spas, ponds, soil, and much more. The remote sensor has a transmission range of up to 100-feet. With the sensor powered by two AA lithium batteries, the unit has an outdoor temperature range of minus 38 to 158-Degree fahrenheit , and when the sensor is powered by two AA alkaline batteries, the range is minus 4 to 158-Degree fahrenheit . ;The two AA batteries required for the sensor, and the two AA batteries required for the main unit, are not included.
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103 of 109 people found the following review helpful
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It just arrived yesterday; I thought I would share my initial impressions, while they remain fresh in my mind. I'll try to remember to update this later if anything changes.
My bottom line -- I recommend it, and would purchase it again. It does just what I want, does it well, and has a fairly simple screen with nice big digits -- nice and readable. I am happy with my choice.
Consistency -- Very good. I had the base and remote units side-by-side on my desk for awhile to see whether they at least showed the same temperature, and they did -- sometimes identical, and never off by more than 0.2 degrees. That could well be round-off error and/or minor air current differences. (Reviews for some other brands/models are not that good.)
Accuracy -- I don't have another thermometer to compare against. I can say that the outdoor reading stays within a degree or three of what my computer reports the airport (several miles away) was reporting. The difference appears to just be the airport report lagging. Until proven otherwise, I am satisfied with the accuracy.
[edit (7/5/11) update: I have been constantly comparing it against the thermometer from my Honeywell thermostat for the last week and a half, and they match quite well. This one lags less than the one on the thermostat.]
Precision -- 0.1 degree -- mainly useful to show trends more easily than full degrees would -- nice for that.
Functions -- Good. All work as advertised. All the functions that I need.
Remote sensor -- has a small base, so it can sit upright on a flat surface. Seems like the wind might blow it over, but we shall see. Worst case is I might have to either lay it down, or else wall-mount it. Back attaches with four small Phillips head screws -- I presume that is for the weatherproofing -- less convenient, but won't matter as long as battery life is good.
Batteries -- the product manual advises against rechargeable batteries "Avoid using rechargeable batteries. (Rechargeable batteries cannot maintain correct power requirements.)" Since all I have are rechargeable batteries, I'm using them and they work fine so far.
I note that in the "Battery Safety Information" section they refer to "rechargeable (Nickel Cadmium)" batteries. My hope is that their caution only applies to conventional rechargeable batteries, especially NiCad (since those lose charge even sitting, and might not remain charged enough over time in the thermometer). I am using LSD batteries (Sony Cycle Energy, Sanyo Eneloop, Imedion, etc), and expect that their low self discharge means they will last just fine in the thermometer. I am using the Sony's, but any of the major brands should do as well.
[edit (7/5/11) update: it has operated flawlessly on the rechargeable batteries so far -- I'd say go for it. Only time will tell how long they last.]
The following are very very minor points, and do not detract from the 5-star rating:
*) Comfort level indicator -- Works as advertised. No problem, but I could do without it. For me, it is just visual clutter.
*) Trend indicator -- I have no idea what they are talking about. It is in the on-line description, but I cannot find it in the manual and I have seen nothing on the screen that corresponds.
*) Extraneous -- The little thermometer (upper left) and water drops (I presume, lower left) serve no function that I can see. I have not found them in the manual. They have not changed so far. I don't need them as labels -- the degree and percent signs are enough -- so they are just (minor) visual clutter.
My bottom line -- I recommend it, and would purchase it again. It does just what I want, does it well, and has a fairly simple screen with nice big digits -- nice and readable. I am happy with my choice.
Consistency -- Very good. I had the base and remote units side-by-side on my desk for awhile to see whether they at least showed the same temperature, and they did -- sometimes identical, and never off by more than 0.2 degrees. That could well be round-off error and/or minor air current differences. (Reviews for some other brands/models are not that good.)
Accuracy -- I don't have another thermometer to compare against. I can say that the outdoor reading stays within a degree or three of what my computer reports the airport (several miles away) was reporting. The difference appears to just be the airport report lagging. Until proven otherwise, I am satisfied with the accuracy.
[edit (7/5/11) update: I have been constantly comparing it against the thermometer from my Honeywell thermostat for the last week and a half, and they match quite well. This one lags less than the one on the thermostat.]
Precision -- 0.1 degree -- mainly useful to show trends more easily than full degrees would -- nice for that.
Functions -- Good. All work as advertised. All the functions that I need.
Remote sensor -- has a small base, so it can sit upright on a flat surface. Seems like the wind might blow it over, but we shall see. Worst case is I might have to either lay it down, or else wall-mount it. Back attaches with four small Phillips head screws -- I presume that is for the weatherproofing -- less convenient, but won't matter as long as battery life is good.
Batteries -- the product manual advises against rechargeable batteries "Avoid using rechargeable batteries. (Rechargeable batteries cannot maintain correct power requirements.)" Since all I have are rechargeable batteries, I'm using them and they work fine so far.
I note that in the "Battery Safety Information" section they refer to "rechargeable (Nickel Cadmium)" batteries. My hope is that their caution only applies to conventional rechargeable batteries, especially NiCad (since those lose charge even sitting, and might not remain charged enough over time in the thermometer). I am using LSD batteries (Sony Cycle Energy, Sanyo Eneloop, Imedion, etc), and expect that their low self discharge means they will last just fine in the thermometer. I am using the Sony's, but any of the major brands should do as well.
[edit (7/5/11) update: it has operated flawlessly on the rechargeable batteries so far -- I'd say go for it. Only time will tell how long they last.]
The following are very very minor points, and do not detract from the 5-star rating:
*) Comfort level indicator -- Works as advertised. No problem, but I could do without it. For me, it is just visual clutter.
*) Trend indicator -- I have no idea what they are talking about. It is in the on-line description, but I cannot find it in the manual and I have seen nothing on the screen that corresponds.
*) Extraneous -- The little thermometer (upper left) and water drops (I presume, lower left) serve no function that I can see. I have not found them in the manual. They have not changed so far. I don't need them as labels -- the degree and percent signs are enough -- so they are just (minor) visual clutter.
39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
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We've been using the Honeywell branded version of this unit at the office for the last year, so I ordered the Meade version (to save some money) and an extra remote sensor for home. The main unit I received would not pick up signals from the remotes. The replacement sent from Amaazon is working fine, but the QC issue kept me from giving 5 stars. Our house has a 3-zone heating/cooling system, so I mounted the main unit next to the thermostat on the main level, one remote upstairs in the master, and the add'l remote in the basement. By setting the main unit to "cycle" I get temp/humidity readings in all three levels every 10 seconds. Concerns about distance and the range of the remotes did not materialize. They work fine.
Both of my installations have had the remotes inside, so can't speak to ability of remotes to handle outside conditions. The Honeywill and Meade units (both TM005X) seem to be identical except for logo, so seems like you pay for the Honeywell name but get same unit -- so just buy the Meade.
Both of my installations have had the remotes inside, so can't speak to ability of remotes to handle outside conditions. The Honeywill and Meade units (both TM005X) seem to be identical except for logo, so seems like you pay for the Honeywell name but get same unit -- so just buy the Meade.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Works well except for slight differences in temperature and humidity between base and remote unit. Remote sender is being used for reporting conditions in my greenhouse. It serves that purpose very well.
It is a real bargain also.
It is a real bargain also.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great accuracy wireless indoor/outdoor thermometer
This device was the third device I purchased and finally it stood up to my expectations, it's very accurate. I checked it with a fluid thermometer and the display is big. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Ray
Great Product
Does all that is advertised, and well. I used lithium batteries for all, so hopefully they last a long time!!!
Published 2 days ago by A. Rivard
thermometer
My second time with this item.The first stopped working after 4 weeks. It was quickly replaced and the new one seems
OK....... for now.
OK....... for now.
Published 3 days ago by jack mc mackin
Easy to use. Easy to read. Does the job well.
This is a great indoor/outdoor thermometer and humidity meter. It's easy to set up. Its large digit display means that it is easy to read from a distance too. Read more
Published 4 days ago by AlwaysOnTheRoad
Very Good Thermo-Hygrometer with Large Display
Very good meter, easy to setup with accurate readings. Using main unit in the living room and the remote in the baby's room. Interference with other wireless devices not observed. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Ivan
accurate
The Meade wireless in out temp plus rel humidity is fast and accurate. The max range is much larger than specified.
Published 6 days ago by Norabella
Hardly Any Range At All
I like the idea of this product. It's simplicity itself. The display is large, and the data provided are what you want: temperature and humidity. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Dennis S. Marynick
Meets Expectations.
Reviewed customer reviews prior to purchasing. After receiving it met all my expectations.. Units worked right out of the box. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Wagon Master
Great Poduct - Does What it Says
I purchased this main unit (with one remote sensor) and an additional remote sensor. The unit was easy to set up and recognized the remote sensors with no problem. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Adam Duckworth
So far so good
I got this just to double check the temperature and humidity in our baby's room since we weren't sure if our other hygrometer was accurate or not. Read more
Published 16 days ago by vdoggy
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