What it is

  • Does: Puts the full ingest URL on a sticker (QR) or NFC tag (NTAG213/215 URL record) so phone or laptop can scan during flash / HA setup.
  • Does not: Sell branded drop-ship labels from ThermalTrace. Print from the Devices QR callout (SVG download) or write NFC with any NDEF URL writer. Rotate the key if a sticker is lost.

Parts

Kit label parts
Part Why Buy
Waterproof label stock Garage / utility room stickers for device name + QR. Amazon label search
NFC NTAG stickers Optional tap-to-open ingest URL on Android / iPhone. Adafruit NFC · Amazon NTAG

Setup

  1. Create or rotate a push key on Devices — QR is visible about 30 minutes.
  2. Download the SVG or print device name + QR + URL on waterproof stock.
  3. Optional: write the same HTTPS ingest URL as an NDEF URI record on an NFC tag. Keep tags with the kit, not on a public door.
  4. Full walkthrough: Kit QR onboarding.

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Related accessories

  • Claim puck — USB presence key: claim a bay with a button press, then show freeze and flood moods on an RP2040-Zero LED.
  • Alert beacon — Desk or hallway mood light that mirrors Bay Buddy freeze/flood moods. Not a temperature probe.
  • Door contact puck — Magnetic reed or button contact that POSTs door open/closed to ingest for drafty-bay moods and custom alerts.
  • Leak contact puck — Water-contact pads that POST wet/dry flood sensors. ThermalTrace auto-alerts when wet once alerts are on.
  • Power outage nudge — USB-mains or UPS sense contact that POSTs power lost/restored so you know when the bay went dark.
  • Probe mount kit — Zip-ties, pipe clips, adhesive pads, 4.7k pull-up, and waterproof DS18B20 mounting notes for a reliable freeze probe.
  • Claim puck case — Enclosure, button, and optional LED diffuser for the RP2040-Zero claim puck — productize the bare board build.

All accessories · Claim puck · ESP32 freeze kit

Kit QR & NFC labels FAQ

What it does, what it does not replace, and how it fits ThermalTrace.

Does ThermalTrace sell QR stickers?

No. Download the SVG from Devices after create/rotate, print on waterproof labels, or write the ingest URL to an NFC tag. Guide: thermaltrace.dev/kit-labels.

Is NFC safe on a public door?

No. The tag holds the ingest URL. Keep labels with the kit or inside the utility room; rotate the key if one is lost.

How long does the on-screen QR last?

About 30 minutes after create/rotate on Devices. Re-open the callout or download the SVG if it expires. Walkthrough: thermaltrace.dev/about/kit-qr-onboarding.