InkbirdSmart

Being able to use automations to have complete control of my device is a game changer. After you figure out how to use the completely undocumented functionality. Being able to use wifi to monitor conditions is smooth, although the graph function needs serious work. All around I’m very happy with Inkbird’s device and software, but more frequent updates would be welcomed.

Messing with smart switches and apps for several years, even becoming a beta tester for one, I can see the potential in this app. The inkbird heating hysteresis and cooling back temperature settings are confusing, even to me as a 34 year instrument technician who specializes in temperature, pressure, level, and flow control. It works nothing like standard deviation settings are expected to work. One huge improvement would be to add an option to re-order the smart devices. They aren’t always added in order of importance, and being able to re-order the devices the way I like them would be ideal. Yes, other apps already have this option. Other than that, keep up the good work. I look forward to these improvements and my use of many more inkbird devices.

Having the ability to see my temperature readings on my fermenter and keezer from across the country is imperative. I can make step-temp adjustments for lagering from anywhere. I’m on the go quite frequently, and the Wi-Fi feature gives me flexibility, and the app is so much easier to use than the push-button face of the unit itself.

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I am not sure what has changed here...since the app has not been updated in 6 mos as of Jul 2020...but now I need to re-login every few hours and this is a major pain when you just want to quickly check the status. Click on the App, enter an email address and cryptic password - and it never seems to be able to pick them up from the iPhone’s built in login-password manager. This didn’t seem to work this way in the past but it is a major pain now. Please address it and provide a way to lock in the login either permanently or for a very long time.

I use the app to control various lamps. It is invaluable. It controls a socket from a different manufacturer as well as the multi-plug unit that is associated with it, which I didn’t expect but it’s very handy. I like the ability to name each socket so it’s really clear what I’m switching on or off. The range is very good, it works when I’m in a different room.