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Why is the Shelly showing a different temperature to my other thermostats?

Asma Mohamoud avatar
Written by Asma Mohamoud
Updated this week

It’s normal for different sensors to show slightly different temperatures, this isn’t something to worry about. If you use a Shelly thermostat, Havenwise uses it at main source of truth for your room temperature, so that’s the reading you should refer to.

There are a few reasons why readings may vary:

📊 Measurement & Reporting

  • The Shelly H&T Gen3 measures temperature every minute

  • The display updates only when the temperature changes by 0.2°C or more

  • The app updates only when the temperature changes by 0.5°C or more

  • Because of this, the display and app might show slightly different values

🌡️ Self-Heating Prevention

  • The device pauses for 5 minutes after each measurement to avoid self-heating

  • This ensures more accurate readings over time

📍 Placement & Environment

  • Location has a big impact on readings, for example, near sunlight, radiators, or poor air flow

  • Try placing your Shelly in an open area that reflects your room’s average temperature

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