Google’s Nest company has now announced
the availability of the new sensor for US$ 39. The Nest temperature sensor has
been designed to enhance your Nest smart thermostats by allowing them to check
the temperature of individual rooms using Bluetooth connectivity.
Nest explains a little more about the inspiration
behind the small temperature sensors designed to be positioned in rooms around
your home. The next temperature sensor measures just 50mm in
diameter and 22.5mm in height weighing just 45g. The sensor is powered by one
CR2 3V lithium battery which is capable of powering the sensor for up to 2
years.
Features of the temperature sensor include the ability to work with the
Nest Thermostat E or the 3rd generation Nest Learning Thermostat, make sure
that certain rooms are the exact temperature you want them to be, providing the
ability to prioritise rooms and the small temperature sensor can be placed
anywhere, mounted to the wall or rested on a shelf.