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IKEA launches VINDSTYRKA – a smart sensor to measure indoor air quality

55 pointsby bribroderover 2 years ago

8 comments

makeitdoubleover 2 years ago
Too bad it doesn’t monitor CO2 as well, but I guess the cost would be pretty different ?<p>Having a screen is still an improvement over their current monitor [0], and the out of the box hub support is sure a plus.<p>PS: to note, IKEA also has a new air purifier[1], but won’t benefit from any auto control apparently. Feels like a missed opportunity.<p>[0] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.ikea.com&#x2F;us&#x2F;en&#x2F;p&#x2F;vindriktning-air-quality-sensor-60515911&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.ikea.com&#x2F;us&#x2F;en&#x2F;p&#x2F;vindriktning-air-quality-sensor...</a><p>[1] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.ikea.com&#x2F;us&#x2F;en&#x2F;p&#x2F;uppatvind-air-purifier-60498228&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.ikea.com&#x2F;us&#x2F;en&#x2F;p&#x2F;uppatvind-air-purifier-60498228...</a>
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Tijdreizigerover 2 years ago
This looks great. It looks like the existing VINDRIKTNING sensor, but with more sensors and compatible with their existing smarthome hub (which implies Zigbee connectivity, I think).<p>The only question is whether the fan will be as obnoxious as the one in the VINDRIKTNING. It’s audible and constantly spins up and down, so it’s extremely distracting. I often just unplug it for that reason, which is unfortunate.
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mc32over 2 years ago
I&#x27;m glad a known brand is taking this line of product.<p>I am unsure about IKEA quality. I&#x27;d like to see someone like Apple (or Google or even MS take this up)<p>I question IKEA because they are all over the place quality-wise. Some things are built with quality in mind, whereas others are semi-disposable and I cannot tell what this will be. Will it require and enable periodic recalibration?
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Larrikinover 2 years ago
The product looks nice, but the most important question will be whether it works with Home Assistant. I&#x27;ll pass if it&#x27;s locked down.
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mdmglrover 2 years ago
What’s the sensor IC? This is just a nice paperweight with a screen if it’s like all to other indoor air quality sensors which are way off and improperly calibrated.
anigbrowlover 2 years ago
Wish they included price information
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slawover 2 years ago
I got PM 2.5 sensor from Xiaomi for $24.99. I am not sure if it works correctly. It shows 002-003 all the time.<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;a.aliexpress.com&#x2F;_Eu7cPbR" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;a.aliexpress.com&#x2F;_Eu7cPbR</a>
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Am4TIfIsER0pposover 2 years ago
I wouldn&#x27;t suggest it if is like all the crap I have around me. They&#x27;re wood and metal not electronics and software.
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