Onset HOBO MX1104 Agricultural Monitoring Kit
The Onset HOBO MX1104 kit is positioned as a best-in-class wireless data-logging solution for barn ventilation and dust control thanks to its rugged sensors, Bluetooth and cloud connectivity, and long battery life that minimize maintenance costs. Compared with the Sensaphone and Davis gateway approaches it emphasizes continuous high-resolution trend logging rather than only alarms, and it is considerably more affordable to deploy across many points in a barn than full-room control systems such as Munters or AgroLogic. This product is released and available, offering an excellent balance of capital cost, ease of installation, and high-quality environmental telemetry for dust and ventilation analysis.
Bluetooth logging
Battery marathoner
Bluetooth logging
Battery marathoner
Review Summary
"Users praise the HOBO MX1104 kit for accurate, reliable long-term temperature and humidity logging and easy local connectivity, though some note limited sensor variety and a premium price. Overall it's favored for straightforward agricultural monitoring but not as feature-rich as full control systems."
Tiny data guru
Bluetooth Low Energy wireless logging with HOBOlink cloud integration for remote access
Tiny data guru
Bluetooth Low Energy wireless logging with HOBOlink cloud integration for remote access
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
The Onset HOBO MX1104 kit is positioned as a best-in-class wireless data-logging solution for barn ventilation and dust control thanks to its rugged sensors, Bluetooth and cloud connectivity, and long battery life that minimize maintenance costs. Compared with the Sensaphone and Davis gateway approaches it emphasizes continuous high-resolution trend logging rather than only alarms, and it is considerably more affordable to deploy across many points in a barn than full-room control systems such as Munters or AgroLogic. This product is released and available, offering an excellent balance of capital cost, ease of installation, and high-quality environmental telemetry for dust and ventilation analysis.
Bluetooth logging
Battery marathoner
Tiny data guru
Bluetooth Low Energy wireless logging with HOBOlink cloud integration for remote access
Rugged, weather-resistant sensors suitable for temperature and relative humidity monitoring in barns
Bluetooth logging
Battery marathoner
Tiny data guru
Bluetooth Low Energy wireless logging with HOBOlink cloud integration for remote access
Rugged, weather-resistant sensors suitable for temperature and relative humidity monitoring in barns
$900-1,400 CAD
Sensaphone Sentinel PRO Barn Monitor System
The Sensaphone Sentinel PRO excels as a market-leading alarm and remote-notification system tailored to livestock buildings, delivering rock-solid real-time alerts for critical ventilation or dust excursions and thereby reducing animal health risk and emergency response costs. Unlike data-focused kits like Onset or Davis that emphasize trend analysis, Sentinel PRO prioritizes fast, redundant alerting and simple user workflows, making it cheaper and faster to adopt when the primary need is failsafe alarm coverage rather than detailed analytics. This system is released and available and is often chosen by operations that need dependable, low-complexity protection before investing in full environmental control platforms like Munters or AgroLogic.
24/7 alerts
Multi-sensor maestro
24/7 alerts
Multi-sensor maestro
Review Summary
"Buyers report the Sensaphone Sentinel PRO as a robust, dependable barn monitor with clear alarms and multi-sensor support; setup complexity and optional cellular/subscription costs are common complaints. It's valued for reliability in farm emergency alerts but can feel dated in UI and connectivity options."
Alarm-happy pal
24/7 remote alarm and notification system for temperature, humidity and power faults
Alarm-happy pal
24/7 remote alarm and notification system for temperature, humidity and power faults
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
The Sensaphone Sentinel PRO excels as a market-leading alarm and remote-notification system tailored to livestock buildings, delivering rock-solid real-time alerts for critical ventilation or dust excursions and thereby reducing animal health risk and emergency response costs. Unlike data-focused kits like Onset or Davis that emphasize trend analysis, Sentinel PRO prioritizes fast, redundant alerting and simple user workflows, making it cheaper and faster to adopt when the primary need is failsafe alarm coverage rather than detailed analytics. This system is released and available and is often chosen by operations that need dependable, low-complexity protection before investing in full environmental control platforms like Munters or AgroLogic.
24/7 alerts
Multi-sensor maestro
Alarm-happy pal
24/7 remote alarm and notification system for temperature, humidity and power faults
Multiple sensor inputs plus phone, SMS and email alert options for rapid response
24/7 alerts
Multi-sensor maestro
Alarm-happy pal
24/7 remote alarm and notification system for temperature, humidity and power faults
Multiple sensor inputs plus phone, SMS and email alert options for rapid response
$900-2,500 CAD
AgroLogic AL-2000 Environmental Controller Kit
The AgroLogic AL-2000 kit is designed as an integrated environmental controller that automates ventilation, heating, and dust mitigation equipment with farm-grade I/O and control strategies, delivering strong on-device automation at a mid-range price point. Compared with enterprise HVAC manufacturers like Munters, AgroLogic offers many of the same control capabilities with lower upfront capital and easier modular expansion, while providing tighter operational control than alarm-only solutions such as Sensaphone or logger-focused kits like Onset. The AL-2000 is released and available, making it a cost-effective choice for producers seeking automated control and targeted dust management without the scale or expense of full plant-wide systems.
Programmable controls
Ventilation whisperer
Programmable controls
Ventilation whisperer
Review Summary
"The AgroLogic AL-2000 is praised for reliable automated environmental control tailored to livestock operations and an intuitive interface, while some users cite occasional firmware/support delays and a higher upfront cost. It performs well for day-to-day ventilation and dust control but may require vendor support for advanced tuning."
Dust-buster ally
Dedicated environmental controller designed to stage fans, curtains and exhaust systems
Dust-buster ally
Dedicated environmental controller designed to stage fans, curtains and exhaust systems
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The AgroLogic AL-2000 kit is designed as an integrated environmental controller that automates ventilation, heating, and dust mitigation equipment with farm-grade I/O and control strategies, delivering strong on-device automation at a mid-range price point. Compared with enterprise HVAC manufacturers like Munters, AgroLogic offers many of the same control capabilities with lower upfront capital and easier modular expansion, while providing tighter operational control than alarm-only solutions such as Sensaphone or logger-focused kits like Onset. The AL-2000 is released and available, making it a cost-effective choice for producers seeking automated control and targeted dust management without the scale or expense of full plant-wide systems.
Programmable controls
Ventilation whisperer
Dust-buster ally
Dedicated environmental controller designed to stage fans, curtains and exhaust systems
Modular I/O and multiple sensor support (temp, RH, CO2) for precise ventilation control
Programmable controls
Ventilation whisperer
Dust-buster ally
Dedicated environmental controller designed to stage fans, curtains and exhaust systems
Modular I/O and multiple sensor support (temp, RH, CO2) for precise ventilation control
$1,200-3,000 CAD
Munters Rotem Pro Environmental Control System
Munters Rotem Pro is an enterprise-grade environmental control leader crafted for large poultry and livestock houses, combining precise ventilation, humidity control, and integrated dust suppression to optimize animal welfare and feed conversion at scale. While it carries a higher upfront investment than monitoring-focused kits (Onset, Davis) or standalone alarm systems (Sensaphone), its advanced control algorithms and factory-grade integration typically yield the best long-term operational efficiency and reduced energy and labor costs for large operations, outperforming mid-tier controllers like AgroLogic on system breadth and reliability. The Rotem Pro is released and available and is the preferred choice where comprehensive, centralized environmental management and dust control are required.
Enterprise automation
Precision climate
Enterprise automation
Precision climate
Review Summary
"Munters Rotem Pro is widely regarded as a market-leading system for large poultry and livestock houses, delivering precise climate control, energy efficiency, and durable hardware; the trade-offs are significant installation complexity and higher service costs. Long-term users praise its performance and stability in commercial settings."
Farm-floor fortress
Comprehensive building-level control for ventilation, heating and cooling with advanced algorithms
Farm-floor fortress
Comprehensive building-level control for ventilation, heating and cooling with advanced algorithms
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Munters Rotem Pro is an enterprise-grade environmental control leader crafted for large poultry and livestock houses, combining precise ventilation, humidity control, and integrated dust suppression to optimize animal welfare and feed conversion at scale. While it carries a higher upfront investment than monitoring-focused kits (Onset, Davis) or standalone alarm systems (Sensaphone), its advanced control algorithms and factory-grade integration typically yield the best long-term operational efficiency and reduced energy and labor costs for large operations, outperforming mid-tier controllers like AgroLogic on system breadth and reliability. The Rotem Pro is released and available and is the preferred choice where comprehensive, centralized environmental management and dust control are required.
Enterprise automation
Precision climate
Farm-floor fortress
Comprehensive building-level control for ventilation, heating and cooling with advanced algorithms
Scalable multi-house integration and remote monitoring for large poultry or livestock operations
Enterprise automation
Precision climate
Farm-floor fortress
Comprehensive building-level control for ventilation, heating and cooling with advanced algorithms
Scalable multi-house integration and remote monitoring for large poultry or livestock operations
$6,000-20,000 CAD
Davis Instruments EnviroMonitor Gateway System
The Davis EnviroMonitor Gateway provides a flexible gateway-and-sensor network for barn ventilation and dust monitoring, offering low ongoing subscription costs and straightforward cloud integration that makes distributed monitoring and remote data access cost-effective for medium-sized farms. Compared to Onset’s focus on robust local logging, Davis emphasizes multi-sensor networking and gateway telemetry to centralize sensors from mixed vendors, and it is generally less expensive to scale than a full Munters control deployment while delivering richer real-time visibility than alarm-only solutions like Sensaphone. The product is released and available, and is especially attractive where growers want an affordable path from monitoring to eventual automation.
Cloud gateway
Easy integration
Cloud gateway
Easy integration
Review Summary
"Davis EnviroMonitor gateway users appreciate solid connectivity, seamless integration with Davis sensors and WeatherLink, and reliable data delivery, though some encounter cloud feature limitations and minor setup quirks. It's seen as a dependable gateway solution for farm environmental data aggregation."
Weather sidekick
Gateway device to aggregate wireless sensor data and forward to cloud platforms or local servers
Weather sidekick
Gateway device to aggregate wireless sensor data and forward to cloud platforms or local servers
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
The Davis EnviroMonitor Gateway provides a flexible gateway-and-sensor network for barn ventilation and dust monitoring, offering low ongoing subscription costs and straightforward cloud integration that makes distributed monitoring and remote data access cost-effective for medium-sized farms. Compared to Onset’s focus on robust local logging, Davis emphasizes multi-sensor networking and gateway telemetry to centralize sensors from mixed vendors, and it is generally less expensive to scale than a full Munters control deployment while delivering richer real-time visibility than alarm-only solutions like Sensaphone. The product is released and available, and is especially attractive where growers want an affordable path from monitoring to eventual automation.
Cloud gateway
Easy integration
Weather sidekick
Gateway device to aggregate wireless sensor data and forward to cloud platforms or local servers
Compatibility with multiple environmental sensor types for temperature, humidity and air-quality metrics
Cloud gateway
Easy integration
Weather sidekick
Gateway device to aggregate wireless sensor data and forward to cloud platforms or local servers
Compatibility with multiple environmental sensor types for temperature, humidity and air-quality metrics
$400-1,000 CAD