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Taylor Precision Products Wireless Digital Indoor Outdoor Thermometer
Last Updated: April 9, 2020 (Refresh Now)
6.7
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Product Reliability
71working, worked, replaced, stopped working, weeks
+28%
-72%
" ... It has been in use less than one month and the outdoor readout is blank, not working. ... "
" ... Both units at separate houses failed pretty much at the same time, after only a few months' use. ... "
" ... Failed right out of the box. ... "
" ... By this time it was a little less than a year after the initial purchase but when I called Taylor they said it was out of warranty. ... "
" ... This stopped working 2 weeks after I got it. ... "
" ... Piece of junk. ... "
" ... Outdoor sensor stopped working 9 months after purchase. ... "
" ... Only work for 2 or 3 days😠 ... "
Ease of Use
55easy, set, easy to use, easy to install, easy to setup
+96%
-4%
" ... Great range-large easy to read ... "
" ... Simple if that is all you need. ... "
" ... Easy to use and set up. ... "
" ... Even though the instructions are incredibly small, the setup was easy and it seems to work well. ... "
" ... Easy to install and set up. ... "
" ... pro's - easy to ready , cheap , good range ... "
" ... The set up instructions were straightforward. ... "
" ... Plus the numbers are very easy to read. ... "
Battery Life
53battery life, lithium, new, battery, weeks
+38%
-62%
" ... Batteries removed when camper not in use. ... "
" ... I have spent more on batteries than I paid for the unit. ... "
" ... I have changed the batteries twice in each devices and problem persist. ... "
" ... Only uses Chinese batteries with smaller positive end. ... "
" ... I give this two stars because the batteries run out after less than a month. ... The most recently installed batteries--brand new--lasted two weeks. ... "
" ... Replaced batteries and still didn't work. ... "
" ... Battery life was poor. ... Cannot get the unit to connect again even with new batteries. ... "
" ... Cons: Batteries in outside transmitter last about 3 weeks. ... "
Other
28outside, remote, outdoor, batteries, temperature
+39%
-61%
" ... Can not use - outdoor sensor does not work. ... "
" ... Outside wireless sensor doesn't work. ... "
" ... I really wanted to like it but like several of the other reviews the outdoor sensor broke within the first 3-4 weeks. ... "
" ... So if you have trouble getting it to talk to the remote sensor, try taking the batteries out of both units, wait 3 minutes then put the batteries in in the remote first. ... "
" ... Product work fine for a week, then after a cold day, the outside sensor started to show abnormal data, the day after that completely stopped to show information. ... "
" ... Wouldn't connect to the sensor ... "
" ... The remote sensor did not connect easily and it will not stay connected. ... Even though the sensor did not connect, it still wore new batteries down 50% in the two days it operated. ... "
" ... But no readout on the base for the remote sensor. ... "
Accuracy
26set, seems, readings, pretty, easy to use
+85%
-15%
" ... It seems to be very accurate. ... "
" ... I have had several digital thermometers and this one is very good quality and accurate. ... "
" ... I do not expect to -the- degree in accuracy and with one important exception the number readings have been close enough. ... "
" ... Accurate Taylor precision ... "
" ... Very easy to use and set up but may not be accurate. ... "
" ... It was highly accurate and consistent while it worked. ... "
" ... I hook in on a screw I have attached to the stairway handle mount and seems pretty accurate. ... "
" ... So far, it appears to be accurate as well. ... "
Price
25money, product, good, waste of money, waste
+72%
-28%
" ... Good for the price ... "
" ... For the price you can’t beat it. ... "
" ... I made thepurchase based on manufacturer's name and low price. ... "
" ... They cost more. ... "
" ... Price Was Right. ... "
" ... Great for the money ... "
" ... Realistically, the price point is a clear indication that its too inexpensively made to function well. ... "
" ... Works good for the price ... "
Setup
24easy to install, easy, instructions, easy to setup, setup
+92%
-8%
" ... Being the size of a deck of cards, it was easy to setup, use, and enjoy. ... It's lightweight (similar to a small box of paperclips), easy to transport, and easy to setup. ... "
" ... Even though the instructions are incredibly small, the setup was easy and it seems to work well. ... "
" ... Set up was very easy unlike the weather channel set up. ... "
" ... Was it easy to set up? ... "
" ... When the replacement arrived, I installed batteries in the correct order. ... "
" ... While it worked it did have a nice clear screen and was easy to setup. ... "
" ... It's small, easy to install the outside part, and easy to read. ... "
" ... Easy to read and there is no setup, just turn it on basically. ... "
Remote
23base, unit, batteries, temperature, sensor
+30%
-70%
" ... Base worked with remote for 4 days then quit displaying outside temperature. ... "
" ... The remote unit quit working after about 8 months. ... Tried new batteries and followed the instructions in the manual but the remote unit had died. ... This remote worked for a few months and then started giving high readings whenever it was damp or humid. ... "
" ... The remote sensor did not connect easily and it will not stay connected. ... "
" ... doesn't work the unit shows remote xmitter on remote blinks as should nothing displayed temp displayed has shown same ... "
" ... The remote sensor stopped working. ... "
" ... Repeated attempts to get base and remote unit to communicate failed making this a useless purchase. ... "
" ... The instructions don't tell you to insert the batteries into the remote sensor first, then the base unit. ... I tried for several days to get the remote unit to talk to the base unit with no luck. ... "
" ... is there some kind of magic involved in pairing the remote to the readout? ... But no readout on the base for the remote sensor. ... "
Display Clarity
23large, read, screen, numbers, temp
+61%
-39%
" ... Great for old eyes to read the numbers. ... "
" ... The monitor is bright. ... "
" ... See Image: This is the display after putting in brand new Duracells yesterday. ... "
" ... The display is easy to read and nice that it is mobile. ... "
" ... Large, easy to see display. ... "
" ... While it worked it did have a nice clear screen and was easy to setup. ... "
" ... Convenient that you can change the screen to show whichever temp that you want in the large screen leaving the other viewable in smaller numbers in the bottom of the screen simply by pressing the front button below the screen. ... "
" ... I enjoyed the large, simple display. ... "
Capacity
20thermometer, room, rooms, front, bedroom
+90%
-10%
" ... I can read it across the room. ... "
" ... One is in my workshop and the other in the kitchen, both rooms can be warmer when I'm in them, one with a kiln and one with an oven. ... "
" ... The product is very useful, I bought 2 so I could use the displays in different rooms. ... "
" ... This is the second one I have purchased and placed one in my basement. ... "
" ... The thermometer is very easy to read and it does not take up very much room. ... "
" ... Has a good transmitting distance. ... "
" ... Bought this to keep inside my daughters room since it seems to be a different temp than other rooms in the house. ... "
" ... I wanted 2 of same for north & south sides of house. ... "
Size
19size, compact, use, little, good
+100%
" ... This is much more convenient. ... "
" ... This little unit (yes, little) holds quite a big punch meaning it outperformed my expectations. ... "
" ... requires a small space ... "
" ... Good size read out. ... "
" ... Small but very good overall. ... "
" ... I love the small size of this thermometer. ... "
" ... Great, right size, easily viewed, difficult to change time! ... "
" ... Small Compact with everything I needed ... "
Returns
18returned, back, send, returning, refund
-100%
" ... Return window has closed. ... "
" ... Returned for refund. ... "
" ... Have applied for a refund. ... "
" ... I wish I could send it back. ... "
" ... Contacted company to try another one. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... Unfortunately I missed the return window. ... "
" ... sent back for replacement. ... "
Marketplace
13described, works, really, one, new
+77%
-23%
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... I was really satisfied with this when I first received it. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Amazon promptly replaced it, and the new one appeared to work fine for about 10 days. ... "
" ... Received this yesterday. ... "
" ... I’m ordering a new device from Amazon. ... "
" ... It works as described. ... "
" ... Cheap price ($11.71) from Amazon was attractive. ... "
Network
13would, time, range, outdoor, house
+62%
-38%
" ... Has a good transmitting distance. ... "
" ... I especially love that I'm getting more than 200 feet of range. ... "
" ... The wireless signal is strong enough to get through all the metal appliances and give us the information we need to plan the day. ... "
" ... The product is very useful, I bought 2 so I could use the displays in different rooms. ... "
" ... Have had no problems with range or connectivity ... "
" ... Have had no problems with range or connectivity ... "
" ... I relocated it to a hook closer to my upstairs bedroom thinking that the reduced distance would avoid loss of signal. ... "
" ... I wanted 2 of same for north & south sides of house. ... "
Build Quality
11one, made, like, easily, battery
+36%
-64%
" ... Very cheaply made & hard to set up ... "
" ... It fell apart when the package was opened ... "
" ... Corroded connections and One that came UN soldered. ... "
" ... After going through the directions multiple times and failing to get connectivity, I have up and returned the flimsy piece of junk. ... "
" ... Spring battery contact was bent. ... "
" ... Very cheaply made, seems like it would break easily. ... "
Device Compatibility
10never, would, works, unit, two
+20%
-80%
" ... it lost connection with the outdoor receiver. ... "
" ... Could never get it to connect from the beginning. ... "
" ... Out of the box, receiver would not connect to transmitter. ... "
" ... Never would connect. ... "
" ... Cannot get the unit to connect again even with new batteries. ... "
" ... Sometimes it works, sometimes the sending unit quits connecting with the inside receiver. ... "
" ... not a terribly reliable device. ... "
" ... didn't have outside monitor work. ... "
Outdoor Unit
8indoor, unit, pair, time, temp
+38%
-63%
" ... The outdoor sending unit broke on a night when it was only 28 degrees, not -28! ... "
" ... It also drops the signal from the outdoor unit on and off all the time. ... "
" ... The outdoor unit wouldn't pair with the indoor display. ... "
" ... Outdoor sending unit failed. ... "
" ... Outdoor probe will not pair with the indoor monitor. ... I guess it’s a decent indoor thermometer, but I’m in Alaska and the outdoor portion is the only reason I bought the damn thing. ... "
Cooling
8cold, thermometer, room, winter, temp
+63%
-38%
" ... The thermometer is very easy to read and it does not take up very much room. ... "
" ... Bought this to keep inside my daughters room since it seems to be a different temp than other rooms in the house. ... "
" ... I placed the main thermometer in the living room and the other in my bedroom (indoors instead of outside). ... "
" ... I have the outside thermometer installed in the attic, and turn on a fan when it reaches 120 ° up there. ... "
" ... Seems to be accurate and I was abole to see when the greenhouse was too cold so I could turn on the heater. ... "
Fit
6keyhole, place, nail, hold, back
+33%
-67%
" ... After going through the directions multiple times and failing to get connectivity, I have up and returned the flimsy piece of junk. ... "
" ... Instead it has a keyhole on the back to hang it from a nail or screw. ... That might still be OK, BUT the keyhole is so poorly designed that almost no nail or screw-head will fit it. ... Maybe they should have changed the shape of the keyhole mount OR provided an odd-sized screw that fits. ... "
Product As Described
5works, works as expected
+100%
" ... Just as described! ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... It works as described. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
Controls
4front, button, times, temps, punch
+25%
-75%
" ... Still no display. ... "
" ... Alas the quality control lacks here. ... "
" ... The buttons on the back for checking the high/low outdoor recorded temps are tiny and poorly located. ... "
Device Stand
4slot, hanging, hang, screw, keyhole
+25%
-75%
" ... unfortunately, it can't be mounted on a wall ... "
" ... My main complaint is that there is no slot to hang/mount this on a wall. ... "
" ... Maybe they should have changed the shape of the keyhole mount OR provided an odd-sized screw that fits. ... "
Delivery
4working
+100%
" ... I received a few days ago and so far it’s working good. ... "
" ... Arrived on promised day. ... "
" ... I was really satisfied with this when I first received it. ... "
" ... Received this yesterday. ... "
Storage
4+75%
-25%
" ... requires a small space ... "
" ... I purchased this primarily for my deep freezer and it is working great so far. ... "
" ... Will see how it holds up. ... "
Comfort
4years, screw, one, nail, keyhole
+50%
-50%
" ... That might still be OK, BUT the keyhole is so poorly designed that almost no nail or screw-head will fit it. ... "
For Travel
3camping, home
+100%
" ... Works great while camping. ... "
" ... I do recommend this unit for those who go camping, hiking, enjoy cabin vacations, or whereever else you feel you need to use it. ... "
" ... Bought this for use in our Travel trailer. ... "
Overall performance
3works, well, price
+100%
" ... Bought this to put in a outside greenhouse, does the job nicely. ... "
" ... Does the job ... "
" ... Works extremely well. ... "
Water Resistance
3rain, weather, outdoor, 1
+33%
-67%
" ... As an outdoor thermometer it was disappointing to learn that the unit is not rain proof. ... "
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