Ambient Weather WS-5000 review: High-end features for less

September 20,2024

The WS-5000 has its quirks, but it supports lots of optional sensors and it sports best-in-class smart home capabilities.

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Ambient Weather WS-5000 Review: Is Ultrasonic Better?

The wh31sm soil moisture sensor measures moisture content in the soil in and around your home, with a 915 MHz wireless range of 300 feet (100 meters) line of sight (100 feet under most conditions). The ip66 waterproof sensor features a ceramic cup, which acts as a breathing filter for exchanging soil moisture with the internal sensor. This filter makes the sensor less sensitive to soil density (clay, sand, soil, potting soil, etc.).