Customer Reviews

Taylor 1456 Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer Large Readout

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(14)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(10)

 

 

This was the second wireless thermometer I tried, the first one eating batteries and having an inconsistent connection between the remote and base units.

This one performs as advertised. The wireless signal is strong, the LCD display is large and easy to see from across the room.

The only drawback, as pointed out by another reviewer, is that the display is difficult to read in low light.

The first one I received was defective, but Amazon replaced it promptly!

...Which is why I award the high rating of four stars. I am not star-struck like the previous reviewer, seeing only positives, no negatives. You know, I get a little bit suspicious of reviewers that grant five stars, with a two-sentence review. Like, maybe they are the actual manufacturer or seller of the product? Duh. Like we consumers were born yesterday.

Well, ok, I bought this here Taylor and also a second remote unit so that I have two remote units for two greenhouses in my backyard. Have been in use for two weeks now.

PROS :

1. I *absolutely love* the concept and think that other manufacturers have missed a big boat to big profits. It is VERY NICE to be able to monitor the outside temp from inside, and to note the MIN and MAX, as this unit allows. I spent HOURS researching other remote temp sensors, esp. ones that interfact with a PC and allow you to create a spreadsheet showing temperatures. But other manufacturers are major A-holes and want $200+. They interface via Serial Cable which was O.K. for the 1970s, but not the 2000s. Basically, other manufacturers are Retarded, and do not want to stay in business. Taylor apparently wants to stay in business, so that is Good.

2. I like the fact Taylor uses common "AA" batteries rather than some odd type like 9 volt. It is easy to obtain "AA" rechargables.
3. I like the large, legible LCD display.
4. This item WORKS. Period.

CONS:
1. I was unable to get remote #2 to work on Channel 2. Possibly due to interference from another source. So, I had to switch it to channel 3. It works OK now.
2. I am not sure how fast this thing updates the temperature reading. It said 90 F one time. I went out to the greenhouse, curious, and it didn't feel anything like 90 F. So, I have to question the accuracy/speed of the temperature reading. I am not ready at this point to trust this unit totally.
3. I DO NOT LIKE the four screws holding the batteries in place. This makes it a royal pain in the tuckus to replace batteries! What a retarded design point. This is a major annoyance and almost moved me to give this thing three, instead of four, stars.
4. Sometimes readings on channel 1 or channel 3 fail, and no temperature ("--") is available. With NEW batteries. This is starting to piss me off. If the remote technology is so Iffy, then my suggestion to the manufacturer is, just make a 100' cable. I have no prob installing such a beast and don't mind paying an extra $50, either.
5. After three months I can say, this thing eats up those AA batteries. I have had to recharge the batteries in the main unit thrice - which averages out to once a month! Come on, make this thing AC compatible already, Taylor! What a royal pain in the tuckus!

SUGGESTIONS to the manufacturer:
-redesign the unit to accept AC power, and simplify battery replacement.
-quicken temp update
-make channel switching automatic, requiring no adjustment on the part of the user, if readings do not arrive to the indoor unit

BOTTOM LINE:
Buy. Good product for the price. Reliability... unknown. This item is totally plastic and made in China. Uh... I hope for the best.

A great product and a good price!
The Large Read Out is Great.But,
I will agree with one of the reviewers!
I suggest if You live in a Cold climate,
Go ahead and spring for the
Lithium Batteries Because, the 4 screws on the
Remote Sensor are tiny!(Eye Glass Size)not to
mention the tiny rubber gasket!
Follow instructions to the letter (Synchronizing)!
Your down to the "tenths", right out the back door!!

I calibrated the outside sensor using the supplied probe in a container of ice and water. It appeared to be accurate within a degree. The default channel 1 interfered with cordless phones; resetting it to channel 3 solved the problem. If you need a full complement of remote sensors, this might become a serious issue, depending on what other equipment you have. The main unit hangs on a single screw. It requires the use of buttons on its top to look at the high and low temperature records, to reset them, and to switch between remote sensors. Pressing these buttons tends to make the unit rotate around the screw; I have not yet figured out how to solve this problem, as the unit has to come down to replace batteries.

After trying several different wireless thermometers I have finally found one that does what you buy a thermometer for, large easy to read numbers that can easily be seen across the room and it is
accurate, simple to use, and easy to understand.
I have tested the Taylor 1456 against several other "leading brands" and it can't be beat. I threw out all
the other wimpy t/m in the house and motorhome and replaced them throughout with the #1456.
My wife always had a problem trying to figure out the inside and the outside temperatures and no longer
is this a problem. Very, happy with the Taylor #1456.

Having read other reports on this particular therometer, many of which were less than complementary, I have to simply say this: It really works as advertised, albeit I have not "tested" the maximum range limits to verify or deny any claims. The large display is an added bonus...we used to have to go to our original, wired, unit and squint at the tiny readings; what a great feature this LARGE display is. Hesitate not, for I believe many of you will benefit from this excellent unit as we are.

The thermometer performs just as I wished. I can get the outside temperature without going outside, as it is broadcast every minute or so, thus updating the readout.

This product is totally unsatisfactory. It could not transmit the outside temperature to the base. I tried several different locations for both the transmitter and the base with no success. Only when the two were only one or two feet apart inside the house could the base read the transmissions.

Transmitting between base and outdoor units sometimes unreliable. Indoor readout is difficult in low light... being black on gray. Black on White would be much better. Over-all: It's good. But look for a Black on White indoor readout.

A good product, but can't be mounted too close to a wireless phone or the signal from the outside unit is interrupted. Small hassle. Easy to read from across the room and is accurate.