Features:

  • [WIFI & APP] WIFI smart controller supports both IOS & Android，WIFI supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi router, free APP “InkbirdSmart” which is able to control temperature at any time.
  • [Dual Relay Output] Dual relay output, which can connect heating and cooling device at the same time.
  • [Alarm for Safe] High/Low temperature limit setting alarm.
  • [Convenient Design] Plug-n-play, easy to use. Support ℃/℉reading and Temperature calibration.
  • [Long Warranty] The controller itself has 2 years warranty while the temperature sensor has 1 year warranty. Maximum output load: 1100W(110V).
Great at regulating a greenhouse

Two years ago I bought a 6 shelf greenhouse but had no way to regulate the temperature which prevented seed germination at the rate I would have liked. So this year, I cut an exhaust flat on the upper side and placed Velcro on it so it could be opened or closed. I hung a fan there to use for exhaust and plugged into the Cooling plug. I bought a space heater with a safety deveice on the bottom that would automatically shut the heater off if it was tipped. I plugged that into the Heating plug of this Inkbird device. Set a high and low limit for the alarms and a high and low limit when cooling or heating should start. I don't have to babysit the greenhouse, my germination rate went up and it looks like I am one step closer to my goal of a self sustaining garden. Because this is WiFi, I can just take a quick look at the cell phone and make sure the temperature range is where I want it. If I want to shut everything down from inside the house such as during a storm, I just change the range and make it very wide so it will neither heat nor cool. Any issue with this device is so minor. It's perfect for the greenhouse.

Simple to use and WORKS

I'm using two of these right now for fermenting beer. I've used the non-wifi ITC-308 in the past and thought ths WiFi version would be great to be able to get notifications/alarms on my phone if something were to go wrong (temperature probe comes loose from fermenter and causes heat to stay on for example). Setting these up was as simple as using the standard ITC-308, just with the addition of setting up the Inkbird app and getting the controller connected to me wifi. I'd love to see an update to these if possible that allows you to set a heating/cooling schedule. This would work really great to ferment at regular temperatures and then ramp the temperature up for a diacetyl rest and/or cold crash prior to kegging/bottling.

Remote monitoring and control!

I replaced my old temperature controller on my fermentation chamber with the WIFI ITC-308. Setup is very easy. The controller works as it should. The best features are the remote monitoring, and the ability to operate the controller remotely. All of the settings are available for change in the app, not just the temperature. Today, while at work, I pulled out my phone, and in about 10 seconds, set my controller to cold crash my fermentor. It's a really handy, and really easy to use product, and I highly recommend it. One thing I have not yet tested is the Alexa integration, but will be doing so in the near future.

Must Have for Homebrew Temp Control

I've been looking for a WiFi temp controller that would do both heat and cool. And this one seems to be what I've been searching for. The only one I found was either one or the other. I've been using the STC-1000 for several years, but when I'm out of town the wife would have to go to the brewhouse and change the temp manually. Now with the 308 WiFi, I can control my temps from anywhere. Temp control is important for Belgian beers and this device is doing just what I need. In the South during the winter we have 20 degree mornings and 80 degree afternoons, so controlling the temp is a challenge. I have a mini fridge that I use just for fermenting. It provides the cooling while a heating pad on the lowest setting provides the heat. Setup was a breeze. Probably took me less than 3 minutes. Once connected, you can make your adjustments from anywhere with your phone. The Wifi range is great. The temperature probe fit perfect in my thermowell, but it's not detachable. If I encounter any WiFi issues, I will probably install a plug so I can add an extender. Temperature range is in 1.0F increments. The heat/cool cycle is +/- 1.0F, staying within 1.0F of target temp (SV). Would like to see that go to 0.5F in future upgrades. It has its own built in Refrigeration Delay to help save the compressor. I set mine at 3 min even though my mini fridge has it’s on built in. Includes a Temperature Calibration. Works with both F and C. The Temp trend diagram is a great feature, but it’s meant for extreme changes in temperature. Minor change are almost impossible to see, but you can touch the chart line and the recorded temp for that time will display (photo). I haven't played with the Smart setting yet. I read that it can be programmed to automatically change the temps. This will be nice for ramping up the temps over several days. Will update as I learn.

Great Product

Does exactly what I need it to do. I have a mini fridge connected to it for fermenting home brew, and the Inkbird along with the Tilt hydrometer, I can monitor temps and easily adjust if necessary even if I am away from home. Setup was easy, except that I got an error when connecting to Wifi. I tried a second time and got the same error, but apparently the error meant nothing because it was in fact connected to my Wifi. Another minor issue that I am having (minor now but could be bigger if I decide to set up rules later) is that the weather reporting on it is not accurate for me. I have my home location set in the app, but in the three days that I have had the product, it has never been right. Right now for example, it says light rain and 48 degrees, but it is sunny and 54. If I ever wanted to set up rules based on weather conditions, it could be an issue. Other than that, it really is a fantastic product. I was tempted to give it 4 stars because of the couple of minor issues with the app noted above, but the product itself is well worth the money spent. It blows my other temp controller out of the water.

One step closer to brewing the perfect homebrew 🙂

Review Summary (with more details below if interested): With the Inkbird WiFi ITC-308 device, homebrewers now are one step closer to having complete control over their fermentation temperature in an easy to use unit. This device addresses the 3 primary features/functions that I want as as a homebrewer: Control, visibility, and basic programmability. Well done Inkbird, please keep the innovations coming in products that are affordable and offer great value! Detailed Review: As any commercial brewery will tell you, having temperature control during the fermentation phase of beer making is imperative when it comes to quality in the finished product. This same approach applies at the homebrewer scale. To over simplify the reason why this is crucial... Basically it’s all about keeping the fermentation temperature within a certain range so as not to stress out the particular yeast being used to fermented the beer. There are dozens (if not hundreds) of different yeast strains and each has its own preferred operating temperature. The Inkbird WiFi ITC-308 device can be controlled to within 0.1 degrees of the desired target temperature. It has an easy to read current and target temperature display (both on the device itself and now with this WiFi-enabled version on a easy to use mobile app). What I like most about this product is my ability to both view and change the temperature via the mobile app as long as I have an internet connection. I have confirmed that my ability to remotely control the unit works both over my local cellular network as well as with a WiFi connection. The other feature that I really find valuable is the graphing function the mobile app provides so that I can see the temperature trend over time. Keep up the good work Inkbird and continue listening to your customers feedback on how to better improve future products!

Great Piece of Homebrewing Gear

I have four of the standard ITC-308 controllers (two on fermentation freezers, one on my keezer, and a spare) and they all work great. When I heard Inkbird had come out with a WiFi version of this already great piece of gear, I was pretty excited. While I don't see a need for WiFi on a keezer controller, the ability to control temp and settings remotely is VERY handy during fermentation. Regardless of where I am, I can now ramp up my temperature near the end of fermentation to support the yeast "clean up." I can then lower the temp to cold crash. I already had the ability to do that while standing at my standard ITC-308s but I often found myself forgetting when I was at the freezer or needing to adjust temp per my fermentation schedule when I was traveling. The convenience of making adjustments when I think about it (at work, sitting in my house, or while traveling) makes it very worthwhile. I'd definitely encourage someone looking for a temperature controller to splurge on the WiFi functionality.

Fermentation control from afar!

This is what I was looking for, setting up my BrewPi to connect to the internet was quickly becoming more than I was looking to maintain. This controller will allow me to monitor my fermentation temps and change them as necessary while I'm at the office or on the road. Adding this to my existing Inkbird app was as simple as can be. It's working as expected 3 days in. *Update 6/27/19* with the new app you can download the temp data as a .CSV I have 4 of the ITC-308 in my fermentation temp control setup, 1 controlling the chiller and pump, and 3 controlling the fermenter pumps. The chart shows how well temperature is maintained by these devices.

This is Perfect! Look no further

I recently began raising Dermestid Beetles and their enclosure needs to stay around 80 F. Pennsylvania which is my home, may require a heater for the colony in the morning and air conditioning mid day. The Inkbird WiFi ITC-308 controls this all with ease! It was super easy to set up and the best part is that I can see the temperature of my beetles home while I am at work or on vacation. I can also change the temperature from afar! These pictures are screenshots of my phone as I was becoming familiar with this. I am now playing with turning the heater and fan on and off, wondering if I am confusing my wife to what is going on as she is home and I am 10 miles away lol. I will be making a video when I get a chance for sure. Indoor gardening, brewing, dermestid beetles, temperature control for animals, and the list goes on for all the applications this can be used for.

It works shockingly easy

If you are used to the non-wifi version, then this feels very familiar with one major difference: it has wifi and app support. To tell you the truth, setup is shockingly easy and worked right away for me without any issues ever since. For the money one can't go wrong at all. Used this to replace a non-wifi version and can now adjust temperature remotely from virtually anywhere. While being able to change the temp settings remotely is great, being able to actually check on the temp when not near the devices is just as useful. I use this to manage fermentation temperatures and it works better than other systems. I will now replace all my non-wifi controllers with this model. Don't think twice. Buy this over the non-wifi version for sure.

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