HOBO MX2301A Temperature/RH Data Logger
The HOBO MX2301A is a compact, Bluetooth Low Energy temperature and relative-humidity data logger designed for reliable point monitoring inside barn compost piles and bays. It earns its best‑in‑class place for low cost, long battery life and simple mobile downloads, making it a financially efficient way to gather air‑profile data compared with cloud‑centric monitors like the InTemp CX402, though it does not provide built‑in cellular alerts or soil moisture profiling offered by other systems.
Accurate temp logging
BLE-enabled gossip
Accurate temp logging
BLE-enabled gossip
Review Summary
"Users praise the HOBO MX2301A for reliable, accurate temperature and humidity logging with easy Bluetooth setup and a rugged build, though some report occasional app connectivity quirks and modest battery life under heavy use. Overall it is viewed as a professional-grade data logger that justifies its price for long-term monitoring."
Rugged pocketable
Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity for smartphone configuration and data download.
Rugged pocketable
Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity for smartphone configuration and data download.
Eco-Friendly Living
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The HOBO MX2301A is a compact, Bluetooth Low Energy temperature and relative-humidity data logger designed for reliable point monitoring inside barn compost piles and bays. It earns its best‑in‑class place for low cost, long battery life and simple mobile downloads, making it a financially efficient way to gather air‑profile data compared with cloud‑centric monitors like the InTemp CX402, though it does not provide built‑in cellular alerts or soil moisture profiling offered by other systems.
Accurate temp logging
BLE-enabled gossip
Rugged pocketable
Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity for smartphone configuration and data download.
Accurate temperature and relative humidity sensors suitable for barn and compost microclimate monitoring.
Accurate temp logging
BLE-enabled gossip
Rugged pocketable
Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity for smartphone configuration and data download.
Accurate temperature and relative humidity sensors suitable for barn and compost microclimate monitoring.
$180-260 USD
Onset InTemp CX402 Wireless Monitor
The Onset InTemp CX402 Wireless Monitor focuses on continuous wireless monitoring with cloud forwarding and configurable alarms, making it ideal for operators who need real‑time notifications when compost temperatures or humidity deviate from safe ranges. It trades a higher upfront and subscription cost for remote visibility and alerting capabilities that HOBO loggers lack, and it can integrate into broader control workflows better than standalone hardware‑only solutions but still benefits from complementary soil sensors like SoilVue for moisture control.
Wireless real-time
Plug-and-play
Wireless real-time
Plug-and-play
Review Summary
"The Onset InTemp CX402 is commonly reported as a dependable wireless temperature monitor with good range and solid alerting/integration options; some users note initial setup complexity and potential extra costs for cloud features. It is appreciated for real-time monitoring in cold-chain and environmental applications."
Alerts with attitude
Wireless gateway collects data from multiple sensors and forwards to cloud platforms in real time.
Alerts with attitude
Wireless gateway collects data from multiple sensors and forwards to cloud platforms in real time.
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
The Onset InTemp CX402 Wireless Monitor focuses on continuous wireless monitoring with cloud forwarding and configurable alarms, making it ideal for operators who need real‑time notifications when compost temperatures or humidity deviate from safe ranges. It trades a higher upfront and subscription cost for remote visibility and alerting capabilities that HOBO loggers lack, and it can integrate into broader control workflows better than standalone hardware‑only solutions but still benefits from complementary soil sensors like SoilVue for moisture control.
Wireless real-time
Plug-and-play
Alerts with attitude
Wireless gateway collects data from multiple sensors and forwards to cloud platforms in real time.
Supports zone-based monitoring to track temperature and humidity across different barn or compost areas.
Wireless real-time
Plug-and-play
Alerts with attitude
Wireless gateway collects data from multiple sensors and forwards to cloud platforms in real time.
Supports zone-based monitoring to track temperature and humidity across different barn or compost areas.
$400-700 USD
SoilVue 10 TDR Sensor System
The SoilVue 10 TDR Sensor System provides precision time‑domain reflectometry measurements of moisture and temperature at multiple depths, which is critical for managing moisture gradients and aeration inside compost windrows and static piles. Technically superior for in‑pile moisture profiling, it offsets higher sensor costs by enabling targeted irrigation and turning decisions that reduce operational and energy expenses compared with relying solely on air sensors such as the HOBO MX2301A.
Deep soil insight
High-precision moisture
Deep soil insight
High-precision moisture
Review Summary
"Reviewers value the SoilVue 10 TDR system for high-resolution, reliable soil/compost moisture profiling and long-term stability, but many mention a steep price, the need for careful installation/calibration, and software that could be more user-friendly. Users in research and commercial settings consider it excellent for detailed moisture monitoring when budget allows."
Rugged cable-hugger
TDR-based volumetric moisture measurement for accurate profiling of moisture in compost piles and bedding.
Rugged cable-hugger
TDR-based volumetric moisture measurement for accurate profiling of moisture in compost piles and bedding.
Eco-Friendly Living
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
The SoilVue 10 TDR Sensor System provides precision time‑domain reflectometry measurements of moisture and temperature at multiple depths, which is critical for managing moisture gradients and aeration inside compost windrows and static piles. Technically superior for in‑pile moisture profiling, it offsets higher sensor costs by enabling targeted irrigation and turning decisions that reduce operational and energy expenses compared with relying solely on air sensors such as the HOBO MX2301A.
Deep soil insight
High-precision moisture
Rugged cable-hugger
TDR-based volumetric moisture measurement for accurate profiling of moisture in compost piles and bedding.
Multi-depth probe options with datalogging to monitor moisture dynamics throughout decomposition.
Deep soil insight
High-precision moisture
Rugged cable-hugger
TDR-based volumetric moisture measurement for accurate profiling of moisture in compost piles and bedding.
Multi-depth probe options with datalogging to monitor moisture dynamics throughout decomposition.
$1,200-2,500 USD
Sensaphone Sentinel PRO Monitoring System
The Sensaphone Sentinel PRO is a robust, hardware‑centric environmental monitoring and alarm controller that aggregates multiple sensor types and issues dependable local or remote alerts via network/cellular paths. It is a market leader for on‑premises reliability and legacy‑system integration—often preferred where fail‑safe alarm delivery is essential—offering a different risk profile than cloud‑first services (e.g., InTemp or AgriWebb) at the expense of potentially higher deployment complexity across many barn locations.
24/7 remote watch
Multi-sensor hub
24/7 remote watch
Multi-sensor hub
Review Summary
"The Sensaphone Sentinel PRO is regarded as a robust, feature-rich monitoring and alarm system with versatile sensor support and proven reliability, while some users find the interface and cloud/integration features somewhat dated compared with newer SaaS offerings. It remains a go-to for mission-critical environmental monitoring where uptime matters."
Alarms that yell
Modular system with digital and analog inputs for temperature, humidity, oxygen, and other environmental sensors.
Alarms that yell
Modular system with digital and analog inputs for temperature, humidity, oxygen, and other environmental sensors.
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Eco-Friendly Living
The Sensaphone Sentinel PRO is a robust, hardware‑centric environmental monitoring and alarm controller that aggregates multiple sensor types and issues dependable local or remote alerts via network/cellular paths. It is a market leader for on‑premises reliability and legacy‑system integration—often preferred where fail‑safe alarm delivery is essential—offering a different risk profile than cloud‑first services (e.g., InTemp or AgriWebb) at the expense of potentially higher deployment complexity across many barn locations.
24/7 remote watch
Multi-sensor hub
Alarms that yell
Modular system with digital and analog inputs for temperature, humidity, oxygen, and other environmental sensors.
Cellular and Ethernet connectivity with automated alarm notifications and historical event logging.
24/7 remote watch
Multi-sensor hub
Alarms that yell
Modular system with digital and analog inputs for temperature, humidity, oxygen, and other environmental sensors.
Cellular and Ethernet connectivity with automated alarm notifications and historical event logging.
$800-2,200 USD
AgriWebb Farm Management Platform
AgriWebb is a farm management platform that centralizes sensor feeds, operational workflows and compliance records to translate compost telemetry into actionable tasks and farm‑level decisions. As a software leader, it delivers strong labor and compliance ROI by turning disparate hardware outputs (HOBO, SoilVue, Sensaphone, etc.) into schedules, alerts and reports, but it depends on integrations and subscription licensing rather than supplying sensors itself.
Record everything
Task automation hero
Record everything
Task automation hero
Review Summary
"AgriWebb receives strong marks for streamlined farm record-keeping, mapping, and operational workflows with a usable mobile app and responsive support, though some users cite occasional bugs, feature gaps for specific operations (like compost-focused workflows), and subscription costs. It is widely seen as a valuable farm management platform for improving operational visibility."
Maps with memory
Cloud-based farm records with customizable workflows for compost operations, inputs, and traceability.
Maps with memory
Cloud-based farm records with customizable workflows for compost operations, inputs, and traceability.
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
AgriWebb is a farm management platform that centralizes sensor feeds, operational workflows and compliance records to translate compost telemetry into actionable tasks and farm‑level decisions. As a software leader, it delivers strong labor and compliance ROI by turning disparate hardware outputs (HOBO, SoilVue, Sensaphone, etc.) into schedules, alerts and reports, but it depends on integrations and subscription licensing rather than supplying sensors itself.
Record everything
Task automation hero
Maps with memory
Cloud-based farm records with customizable workflows for compost operations, inputs, and traceability.
Integrates sensor feeds and manual observations to centralize environmental and operational data.
Record everything
Task automation hero
Maps with memory
Cloud-based farm records with customizable workflows for compost operations, inputs, and traceability.
Integrates sensor feeds and manual observations to centralize environmental and operational data.
$300-2,500 USD/year