How to measure indoor temperature on Xiaomi Mi 5

How to measure indoor temperature on Xiaomi Mi 5

Recently, with the popularity of smart devices, users are exploring more and more deeply the functions of mobile phones. As a classic smartphone, Xiaomi Mi 5’s ability to measure indoor temperature with its built-in sensor has become a hot topic. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze in detail the method of Xiaomi 5 measuring indoor temperature, and provide relevant data comparison.

1. Does Xiaomi Mi 5 support direct measurement of indoor temperature?

According to actual measurements by netizens and professional reviews, Xiaomi Mi 5 is not equipped with a professional ambient temperature sensor, so it cannot directly measure indoor temperature like a thermohygrometer. But its built-intemperature sensorIt is mainly used to monitor the temperature of the internal hardware of the mobile phone to prevent overheating. The following is a comparison table of Xiaomi 5 sensor functions:

2. Alternative: Obtain indirectly through smart home devices

If you need to measure indoor temperature, you can connect the following smart devices through Xiaomi 5 (data source: 2023 Smart Home Popularity Ranking):

3. Recent hot topics

1.Controversy over the feasibility of mobile phone temperature measurement: The actual measurement video of digital blogger @techcat shows that most mobile phones can only achieve environmental temperature measurement through third-party peripherals, and it has been played 1.2 million times.

2.Low cost temperature measurement solution: A Zhihu hot post discusses "How to use an old mobile phone to transform a temperature and humidity monitor" and mentions the DIY method of using the OTG interface to connect the sensor.

3.privacy concerns: The Weibo topic #yourphoneisquietly measuring the temperature# triggered a discussion. Experts clarified that modern mobile phones require user authorization to obtain environmental data.

4. Operation Guide (taking Mijia equipment as an example)

1. Install on Xiaomi 5Mijia APPand log in to your account

2. Press and hold the thermometer and hygrometer button for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode.

3. Click the "+" sign in the APP to add a device

4. Select the corresponding device model to complete the binding.

5. You can view real-time temperature data on the homepage

5. Things to note

1. Avoid placing temperature measurement equipment in abnormal locations such as air conditioning outlets.

2. The effective transmission distance of Bluetooth devices is about 10 meters (without obstruction)

3. Temperature data is automatically updated every 10 minutes

4. Historical data can be saved for up to 30 days

In summary, although Xiaomi Mi 5 cannot directly measure the ambient temperature, this function can still be easily realized through the ecological chain product portfolio. Recently, smart home and mobile phone linkage solutions are becoming a hot topic among technology enthusiasts. It is recommended that users choose appropriate temperature measurement solutions based on actual needs.