IBS-M1 dropping connections to IBS-TH2

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I have just purchased the Wifi bridge (IBS-M1) and two Temperature sensors (IBS-TH2).

Everything connects, but the M1 loses connection to the sensors after about 10-30 mins. For testing purposes I have one of the sensors only about 45cm from the M1. Changing the interval time on the sensors via InkBird Pro (eg 10min v 1min) seems to have no impact on the time till it drops out.

At the time of the dropout the blue light for that channel on the M1 goes off and I get a Notification in the InkBird Pro App that the Sensor is disconnected.

While in the dropped connection state

  • Engbird can still connect to the sensors.
  • InkBird Pro can still connect to the M1, and the M1 reports as Online and Connected

To restore connectivity I need to re-pair the Sensor (TH2) with the M1. ie place the TH2 close to the M1 and replace the batter.
Restarting the M1, or the TH2 on their own (at a distance) is insufficient.

IBS-M1 details

  • WiFi Firm Version: 3.1.4
  • MCU Module: 1.0.2

IBS-TH2
Version (per Engbird): 2.1.0

Any suggestions on how to investigate and resolve this issue?

Thanks
Glenn

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Hello,
Do you mean two temperature sensors (IBS-TH2) have the same problem?
Is there possible to provide a screenshot of the inkbird pro - IBS-M1 - sensor readings?
Because there are two versions of IBS-M1, the first generation of IBS-M1 has a compatibility problem with IBS-TH2. We do not recommend using them together.
IBS-M1 second generation has fixed this problem, it is compatible with IBS-TH2.
I am not sure if you bought the IBS-M1 first generation.

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Both the temperature sensors have the same issue.

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Could you please provide a screenshot of the inkbird pro - IBS-M1 - sensor readings?

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Not exactly sure which screens you need… these ones ? Is there another way for me to check if I have a First or Second generation?

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Box and Barcode for the IBS-M1

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According to this screenshot, it is the first generation of IBS-M1. It is not compatible with IBS-TH2.
Please contact the seller to return it and purchase the IBS-M1 second generation.

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Thanks for that Tania… is there any way to clearly identify the Second Generation from the first, if the Model number is the same?

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If you want to distinguish from the appearance, the Inkbird logo of the first generation is gray, the second generation is blue.
The first generation:

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The second generation:

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If you want to distinguish from the app, their arrangement interface is different.
The first generation:
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The second generation (for reference):

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@Tania thank you so much for your help. That IBS-M1 Gen 1 v IBS-M1 Gen 2 might be a useful FAQ.

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Thanks for your advice :smile: