SMSCOM 5m Temperature Probe - Extended-Reach Replacement Sensor
Best for: SMSCom Smart or Hybrid fan controller owners who need a longer probe cable to reach the canopy or a remote spot in the room.
Our thoughts
A simple replacement part that solves a common problem - most SMSCom controllers ship with a shorter probe, and it isn't always long enough to reach where you actually want to measure. This 5m version gives you the extra reach without any recalibration or fuss.
This is an NTC thermistor temperature probe designed to work with SMSCom Smart and Hybrid fan speed controllers. It continuously measures ambient temperature at the point it's placed and feeds that reading back to the controller, which uses it to automatically adjust fan speed and hold your target temperature. Most SMSCom units are supplied with a shorter probe (typically 2-3m); this 5m version gives you extra cable length for bigger tents, multi-room setups, or when the controller itself sits some distance from where you want to measure.
How it compares
It's a straightforward upgrade or replacement part rather than a different type of sensor.
- vs the standard probe supplied with most SMSCom controllers: extra cable length for bigger tents or awkward cable routing
- vs universal aftermarket NTC probes: guaranteed direct fit with SMSCom's connector and calibration, no adapting required
- vs wireless temperature sensors: a simple wired probe with no batteries or pairing to worry about - just plug in and go
In plain terms: a small, inexpensive fix for anyone whose current probe won't reach far enough.
Usage guidance
Fitting
Plug the probe into the sensor port on your SMSCom Smart or Hybrid controller.
Positioning
Place it near canopy height, away from direct light or heat sources, for the most accurate reading.
Replacing a faulty probe
Unplug the old probe and plug this one in - no recalibration is needed.
Routing for reach
Use the extra 5m of cable to route into a second tent or across a room from wherever the controller itself is mounted.
Technical specifications
- Cable length: 5m
- Sensor type: NTC thermistor
- Compatibility: SMSCom Smart and Hybrid fan speed controllers
- Connector: SMSCom proprietary plug - direct fit, no adapters
- Use case: replacement or extended-reach upgrade part
- SKU: 90968
Who this is for
- SMSCom controller owners whose original probe has failed or gone missing
- Growers running larger tents or rooms who need extra cable reach
- Anyone relocating their controller further away from the grow space itself
Our take
It's not exciting, but it's exactly the sort of part that saves you buying a whole new controller when all you actually need is a longer probe. If your SMSCom's current probe won't reach where you need it to, this sorts it.
Does exactly what it should, day in, day out. Worth having as a spare even if your current probe is still working.
