# Compact Environmental Sensors The Xiaomi Mi Smart Temperature and Humidity Sensor is Effective By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humidity-sensor References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/original-xiaomi-mi-smart-temperature-humidity-sensor/) & [gearbest](http://www.gearbest.com/living-appliances/pp_344665.html) Those who need or want to maintain a certain environmental temperature or humidity level will find the [Xiaomi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-smart-air-purifier-4) Mi Smart Temperature and Humidity Sensor to be the perfect solution. Inexpensive to incorporate, the device works by constantly monitoring [humidity and temperature levels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-weather-station). From here, the device will let users know immediately of when an abnormality is detected. The accompanying app that works with the sensor keeps track of all the data to chart the progression of the environment. In order to utilize the Xiaomi Mi Smart Temperature and Humidity Sensor, users must also incorporate the Xiaomi gateway to properly be able to capture readings. As the [connected home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-smart-home-screen-8-ptz) becomes a more popular notion for consumers, the creation of individual sensors and solutions will likely continue to be observed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Connected Home Environmental Monitoring:** The Xiaomi Mi Smart Temperature and Humidity Sensor demonstrates the growing trend of connected home environmental monitoring that presents opportunities for businesses to innovate new sensors and solutions. - **Inexpensive Environmental Sensors:** The affordability of the Xiaomi Mi Smart Temperature and Humidity Sensor is a trend that creates opportunities for businesses to create more affordable yet effective environmental sensors for home use. - **Intelligent Environmental Monitoring Apps:** The use of apps that accompany environmental monitoring sensors, like the Xiaomi Mi Smart Temperature and Humidity Sensor, demonstrates a trend towards intelligent, data-driven environmental monitoring that presents opportunities for businesses to innovate new apps that offer users more insights and control over their home environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Automation:** The connected home environmental monitoring trend presents opportunities for home automation businesses to innovate sensors, apps, and other solutions that enable consumers to have more control over their home environments. - **HVAC:** The trend of inexpensive yet effective environmental sensors, like the Xiaomi Mi Smart Temperature and Humidity Sensor, presents opportunities for HVAC businesses to incorporate these sensors into their systems, improving efficiency and cost savings for consumers. - **Mobile App Development:** The trend towards intelligent, data-driven monitoring apps that accompany environmental sensors presents opportunities for mobile app development businesses to innovate new apps that offer users more insights and control over their home environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Home Temperature Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-meter-plus.md) - [Accurate Temperature Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-hygrometer-thermometer.md) - [Motion-Sensing Thermostat Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyze-room-sensor.md) - [Environment-Analyzing Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrahuman-home.md) - [Multifunctional Smart Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-smart-sensor.md) - [Wi-Fi-Connected Smart Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ht-gen3.md) - [All-in-One Smart Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqara-presence-multisensor-fp300.md) - [Connected Environmental Sensor Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-meter-pro.md) - [Climate-Controlling Smart Home Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hub2.md)