“I would like to place this sensor outdoors, in the shade of a fully covered porch. But - it is in the desert where it can get quite hot (rarely, but up to 115 degress). Is the sensor able to be placed in such an environment? Thanks.”
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Here are the tech spec from the Temp Sensor page: Operating Temperature 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) Indoor use only That said I doubt higher temps would physically damage it and being well out of the rain would likely cover the Indoor Use Only clause. The thing you may want to research is the impact of the high temps (or low temps if it gets below freezing) on the battery in the sensor. Good news is they are relatively inexpensive in the world of home control devices, so you could always try it and see. Temp ranges outside the 32-104 window are very likely to shorten battery life at a minimum.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The sensor is for inside to help Nest know the temp differences in house to help better assist in moving the cool air around. I wouldn’t use the sensor for outside use.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Why? Get a thermometer. These are for controlling your AC unit.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No, the sensor is not designed for outdoor use, and you should not place it in rooms that are much colder or hotter than the rest of your home. You wouldn't want the sensor to detect too much heat because it can cause the rest of your home to be uncomfortable.
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