Excellent weather instrument for all users of wireless-capable Garmin units. Pros
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I've been using this sensor since its appearance in 2012 with my Garmin GPSMap 62s and now I continue using it with GPSMap 64s (see my review). I remember that in 2012 it was like a dream come true—wireless temperature sensor with log recording and making the graphs in Garmin Basecamp on PC! My temperature-equipped bike computer was very nice, but ability to record the data to track and review it later was amazing. Here are its official specs from Garmin support:
Since that time I've been using this device in all my outdoor activities. It's securely snapped onto such objects as straps, cords and mesh pockets. The data transmission range (several meters) is good enough to check the outside temperature from inside the tent while the sensor is attached to my bicycle. When I write a review of my trip it's very useful to open the track and look at temperature graph of that day. In comparison to embedded sensors in various devices, here you measure the temperature in the desired point, not the temperature of your device, which may get hot from your body or during operation. For example, in hiking trips I attach the sensor to the rearmost part of my backpack, where the influence from my body is minimal. On bicycle I choose the most sun-shielded place on the bottom tube. Another use case is measuring the temperature inside the child bicycle trailer. I attach the sensor inside the stroller and I always know if I need to open the ventilation or close it. It's especially useful in summer, when sometimes it's really hot inside the stroller. Also in winter trips I can use both of my Tempe sensor and temperature-equipped bike computer head for simultaneous monitoring the temperature inside and outside the tent. Interestingly, this sensor works even below the official limit of -20 °C (-4 °F). I tried it in bicycle trip with temperatures as low as -24 °C (-11 °F). The measured values were displayed on my Garmin as usual. But unfortunately the temperatures below official range are recorded to track as "+70 °C". No doubt it's a software limitation, such a pity. I tried to use this sensor with my ANT+ equipped Sony smartphone. Formally it's possible to get the temperature from this sensor, but in really awkward way (low-level software is required), so I tried and stopped my attempts. In gereral, this is a "must have" device for all users of wireless-equipped Garmin units. Es wird häufig über den Garmin Tempe geschimpft. Da er der einzige Ant+ Temperatursensor am Markt ist, möchte ich ein paar Informationen dazu teilen, denn wenn man ihn so nutzt, wie er gedacht ist, dann macht er seine Arbeit wirklich ordentlich. 1. Größe 2. Erkennung 3. Kritikpunkt "Übertragungs-Geschwindigkeit" 4.
Kritikpunkt "Trägheit" 5. Genauigkeit 6. Kritikpunkt "fehlende Dezimalwerte" 6. Fazit : Braucht man den Tempe Sensor Ich hoffe ich konnte dem einen oder anderen unentschlossenen, der von negativen Kritiken verunsichert ist ein paar Erläuterungen geben, die ihn in seiner Entscheidung entweder in die eine oder andere Richtung geholfen hat. Mir ging es auch so, ich war verunsichert und habe es irgendwann trotzdem einfach probiert und wurde nicht enttäuscht für meinen Zweck. UPDATE 07.02.2021 How accurate is Garmin tempe?While the observed accuracy of the tempe is often within 1 to 2 degrees, external factors such as body heat, direct sunlight, or hot pavement can affect the readings from the tempe, as well as other temperature sensors it may be compared to.
What is Garmin tempe used for?The tempe sensor can transmit ambient temperature data wirelessly to your compatible Garmin watch. This sensor can attach to your backpack, jacket or shoe. To actively receive the temperature, the tempe will first need to be paired.
Is Garmin tempe waterproof?Here are its official specs from Garmin support: The unit is water resistant to 32.9 ft (10 meters). The battery type is a CR2032/3 volts. The battery life is up to 1 year.
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