The Best Places to Put Sensors in Your Home: A Comprehensive Guide

Where to put sensors in your home is a question that we are frequently asked. And with good reason! Our sensors are some of the best on the market, and can be placed almost anywhere to help you keep an eye on what's happening in your home. In this comprehensive guide, we will cover each of our best-selling sensors and where to place them for optimal performance. Whether you're looking for lightning detectors, water leak detectors, or CO2 monitors, we've got you covered!

PRODUCT: AQIN Air Quality Particulate Monitor
POPULAR LOCATION: Office or room with limited windows.
ALSO PERFECT FOR: Any room with few/no windows, limited ventilation, or air quality concerns.
OVERVIEW: Monitors PM2.5, PM10 and CO2 concentration levels indoors. For indoor use ONLY, offers no special protection from water. Sends data to AmbientWeather.net where you can monitor and analyze the air quality. Learn more about the AQIN Air Quality Particulate Monitor.

PRODUCT: PM25IN Indoor Particulate Monitor
POPULAR LOCATION: Bedrooms and nurseries
ALSO PERFECT FOR: Any room with few/no windows, limited ventilation, or air quality concerns.
OVERVIEW:Monitors PM2.5 concentration levels indoors. For indoor use ONLY, offers no special protection from water. Sends data to AmbientWeather.net where you can monitor and analyze the air quality. Learn more about the PM25IN Indoor Particulate Monitor.

PRODUCT: WH31E Temperature and Humidity Sensor
POPULAR LOCATION: Basement or attic
ALSO PERFECT FOR: Wine cellar, cigar room/humidor, collector room, greenhouse, bedroom, attic, crawlspace, or any room where moisture is a concern.
OVERVIEW: Monitors temperature and humidity in up to 8 remote locations with dip switch selectable remote channels. Sends data to AmbientWeather.net where you can monitor and analyze your data on your personal dashboard. Learn more about the WH31E Temperature and Humidity Sensor .

PRODUCT: WH32B Indoor Thermometer-Barometer-Hygrometer
POPULAR LOCATION: Living Room
ALSO PERFECT FOR: Dining room, kitchen, bedroom
OVERVIEW: Wirelessly monitors the temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure in a single remote location. Sends data to AmbientWeather.net where you can monitor and analyze your data on your personal dashboard. Learn more about the WH32B Indoor Thermometer-Barometer-Hygrometer.

PRODUCT: WH31LA Leak Detector
POPULAR LOCATION: Under kitchen or bathroom sink
ALSO PERFECT FOR: Basements, hot water heaters, or next to sinks and plumbing.
OVERVIEW: Detects the presence of water to quickly prevent damage. The leak detector can be placed on the floor to detect moisture. When a leak is detected, a loud 90 db alarm sounds, and the leak detection is sent to the console and the cloud for instant email, text or IFTTT alerting. Learn more about the WH31LA Leak Detector.

PRODUCT: PM25 Wireless Outdoor Particulate Monitor
POPULAR LOCATION: Patio
ALSO PERFECT FOR: Other outdoor locations that are protected from direct rain/moisture.
OVERVIEW: Monitors PM2.5 concentration levels outdoors. It is best to mount in a well-protected area, such as a patio or carport. Sends data to AmbientWeather.net where you can monitor and analyze the air quality. Learn more about the Wireless Outdoor Particulate Monitor

PRODUCT: WH31L Lightning Detector
POPULAR LOCATION: Patio
ALSO PERFECT FOR: Other outdoor locations that are protected from direct rain/moisture.
OVERVIEW: The sensor detects lightning strikes up to 25 miles away through electromagnetic pulse (EMP) and transmits this information once every 79 seconds to the display console and our cloud service, AmbientWeather.net. To learn more about the WH31L Lightning Detector

PRODUCT: WH31P Waterproof Probe Temperature Sensor
POPULAR LOCATION: Covered pool or spa
ALSO PERFECT FOR: Freezers, coolers, ponds, spas, fish tanks, or any location with a wet medium.
OVERVIEW: The remote sensor includes s 10-foot waterproof probe that is ideal for measuring any wet temperature medium, including water, soil, refrigerators and freezers. Sends data to AmbientWeather.net where you can monitor and analyze your data on your personal dashboard. To learn more about the WH31P Waterproof Probe Temperature Sensor .

PRODUCT: WH31PF Wireless Waterproof Floating Pool and Spa Thermometer
POPULAR LOCATION: Pool
ALSO PERFECT FOR: Spas and hot tubs
OVERVIEW: Floats on surface of water and wirelessly monitors water temperature. When used with a connected weather stations the data can be monitored on AmbientWeather.net where you can setup text/email alerts for different conditions. Learn more about the WH31PF Wireless Waterproof Floating Pool and Spa Thermometer.

PRODUCT: WH31SM Soil Moisture Sensor
POPULAR LOCATION: Garden and houseplant containers
ALSO PERFECT FOR: Indoor and outdoor planters, micro-gardens, garden/flower beds, container gardens or any location where soil is present.
OVERVIEW: The soil moisture sensor measures moisture content in the soil and transmits this information once per 72 seconds to the display console and our cloud service, AmbientWeather.net. Learn more about the WH31SM Soil Moisture Sensor.

Our sensors are designed to work in a variety of locations so you can find the perfect spot for them in your home. For a full list of our sensors and their specifications, please visit: https://ambientweather.com/home-monitoring-indoor-sensors. We have a sensor for every need, so you can be rest assured that your family, home and belongings are protected.