Ever wondered how much easier a day at the office – or in the field – would be if there was no paperwork or documentation?
Thanks to advanced wireless moisture meters, that dream is close to reality. Today, your tools can do the cumbersome jobs for you.
Bluetooth-enabled meters are putting manual data entry in the past, combining pinpoint accuracy with a new level of convenience. The latest models are sleek, agile, and versatile – and adding new features all the time.
Best of all? Several of your favorite moisture meter lines have already adopted this leap forward in technology.
Benefits of Bluetooth Moisture Meters
Bluetooth is a technology that allows electronic devices to “talk” to each other without the need for wires. It employs a short-range radio frequency usable by phones, computers, AirPods, and more.
And moisture meters.
Bluetooth moisture meters use the same concept to offer several benefits to professional users:
- Easy-to-read notes – Digital recording of measurements means little room for human error. Messy handwriting is no longer an issue.
- Makes reporting faster – Quick setup, instant readings, and automatic data logging enhance your productivity.
- Informed decision making – The ability to share data on the spot enhances collaboration among team members. You can easily access historical reading data and make smart decisions based on trends.
- Hard to lose – Inspection and restoration sites are often messy, making it easy to misplace your important notes. After taking readings, Bluetooth meters can save your findings in cloud storage, keeping them safe forever.
- Can go beyond list format – There’s rarely time to make your notes “pretty.” Some Bluetooth meters include mapping software that can digitally render the room for you, labeling it with moisture findings.
A variety of models cater to different needs, from home inspection to large-scale agriculture. Be mindful to shop for a product that matches your specific job type.
Putting the ‘Professional’ in Professional Moisture SensingAt this point, Bluetooth dampness and humidity sensors are far from new, and far from niche. Inside and outside the home, people are using compact and budget-friendly Bluetooth moisture testers. These options are for general consumer needs, examples being:
DIY-level detectors often feature app connectivity and simple alerts. However, they lack the advanced calibration, durability, and specialized data integration that home inspectors, flood restoration workers, and other pro-level users require. If you're serious about your work, stick to the types of professional-grade Bluetooth moisture readers discussed below. |
New Bluetooth-Enabled Moisture Meters
The demand for digital-friendly moisture-measuring tools is rising.
Moisture meter manufacturers are making that happen with Bluetooth-enabled products. In many cases, the Bluetooth capabilities combine with an integrated app to help manage your meter’s data. The many benefits include:
- Create separate job profiles for efficient organization.
- Easily record readings, locations, & material types
- Capture photos, automatically tagging them with location and material type
- Download readings and export data in sharable spreadsheet format
- GPS location
Your favorite Prometer products are leading the way on Bluetooth compatibility and simple-to-use app features.
(Pro tip: The Protimeter Connect app is available for free on iOS and Android platforms.)
Newly released or updated meters with Bluetooth connectivity include:
SurveyMaster
- Product: Protimeter SurveyMaster
- Use it for: Surveying wood, drywall, concrete, & fiberglass (boat hulls)
Whether you need a pin or pinless measurement, the world's original dual-function moisture meter has all the features necessary for an easier day on the job.
The SurveyMaster moisture meter has Bluetooth connectivity to the free Protimeter app, unlocking wide and powerful benefits.
Effortlessly record and store your moisture readings directly on your smartphone or tablet. The Connect app’s analysis tools will give you deeper insights from those readings, identifying trends and tracking drying progress. From there, you can generate professional reports with timestamps and data visualizations, providing clear documentation for co-workers and clients.
Bluetooth and app integration are far from the only improvements to the SurveyMaster. The newest model features:
- 3x more battery life
- A larger display for easy reading
- Automatic calibration checks every 50 power cycles
- User field calibration in noninvasive mode
In short, the SurveyMaster sets the professional standard for evaluating moisture in wood and many other building materials.
Digital Mini
- Product: Protimeter Digital Mini
- Use it for: Wood, drywall
The Digital Mini is a portable and rugged pin-type meter that’s often the best way to evaluate drywall dampness.
Featuring color LED indication, the Digital Mini makes using a moisture meter easy. You can either lightly press the pins on the substrate (barely leaving a mark), or use the Mini’s accessories to push the pins deeper.
The Digital Mini also allows you to download timestamped readings with its Bluetooth functionality, a big boost to efficiency in drywall inspection. For example, when checking moisture levels in several rooms of the same apartment building, you can record and organize readings as you go. This reduces errors and saves time vs. running back and forth to your notes.
Aquant
- Product: Protimeter Aquant
- Use it for: Wood, drywall, concrete, fiberglass (boat hulls)
The Aquant is more or less the twin sister to the Digital Mini. It comes with the same general noninvasive measuring technology as the SurveyMaster, but no pin measurement feature. The Aquant's ability to search beneath ceramic tile and vinyl flooring makes it a top tool for concrete moisture measurement.
The Aquant enables professionals to detect moisture and instantly share these readings with team members or clients via the mobile app. This is particularly useful during post-flood restoration, where quick data access helps teams monitor progress and make informed decisions on drying processes – even when off-site.
BaleMaster
- Product: Protimeter BaleMaster
- Use it for: Straw, hay
The BaleMaster is a specialized and durable moisture meter for grain assessment, offering quick assessment of bales. This invasive meter comes packaged with a bale probe.
The BaleMaster's Bluetooth features might make you wonder how you ever lived without real-time data transfer. It’s a godsend for monitoring moisture levels in stored crops, preventing spoilage and ensuring product quality. Farmers can receive immediate alerts if moisture levels exceed safe thresholds, enabling prompt action.
This tool, like the SurveyMaster, now comes with a battery that lasts 3x longer than the previous model.
TimberMaster
- Product: Protimeter TimberMaster
- Use it for: Woodworking, timber industries
The TimberMaster pin-type moisture sensor is an advanced solution for the timber industry. It can take on a wide range of quality-control tasks in wood processing.
Its Bluetooth functionality offers a few interesting features for the TimberMaster. Through the Connect app, you can choose from 150 different timber species calibrations. You can hold 10 calibrations directly on the meter at a time.
The TimberMaster also underwent a recent overhaul, offering several quality-of-life improvements beyond Bluetooth:
- 3x more battery life
- Automatic calibration every 50 power cycles
- Larger display
More Freedom, Less Work
An inspection device is only as good as its ease of use. A high-end damp meter takes the experience from smooth to silky-smooth when you arm it with Bluetooth and a dedicated mobile app.
By placing new and historical data at your fingertips on-demand, you can get more work done in less time. From there, you can move on to the next job more quickly – or get some well-earned downtime.
If you’re ready to feel more confident in your reports and your work, check out the latest Bluetooth moisture meters today:
