HOBO by Onset

HOBO by Onset

HOBO is a product brand of Onset Computer Corporation, a US manufacturer founded in 1981 specializing in compact, battery-powered data loggers for environmental and scientific monitoring. HOBO loggers are widely deployed in building science, hydrology, agriculture, meteorology, and academic research, valued for their reliability in long-term field deployments and compatibility with Onset's HOBOware and HOBOmobile software platforms.

The HOBO product line ranges from simple USB-connected loggers for indoor climate and energy studies to submersible water level loggers, outdoor weather stations, and cellular remote monitoring stations capable of transmitting data from unmanned sites. Optic and USB base stations enable fast data offload and logger configuration in the field.

Key Product Lines

• Temperature, humidity, light, and CO2 data loggers for indoor and outdoor environments
• Water level and pressure data loggers for groundwater, stormwater, and surface water monitoring
• Remote monitoring stations with wireless and cellular communication for unattended deployments
• USB and Bluetooth base stations for data offload and logger configuration
• Temperature probes and sensor accessories

Industries Served

HOBO data loggers are used in environmental research, building energy auditing, HVAC verification, water resources management, precision agriculture, civil engineering, and university research. Their rugged design, long battery life, and low-cost deployment make them a practical choice for large-scale distributed monitoring networks.