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Do you monitor the weather? Seems like a silly question, since the weather affects us daily and is a large factor in the decisions we make! Knowing the weather helps us decide everyday stuff like what to wear, whether to plan to go to the park, pack an umbrella, or if we should water the garden. Not to mention, sudden weather changes are often unpredictable and can become severe quickly! I can’t even count how many times the forecast predicts sunny skies only to see torrential rain out my window! Reliable on the spot weather conditions are key to reducing damage to property from quick arising storms. Fundamentally, knowing local weather conditions is essential in every aspect.
Watching the weather channel can be informative, but nothing gets more up and personal than owning your very own home weather station. As we have all witnessed, the weather can change at the drop of a hat. Being informed immediately about intense weather changes can make an enormous difference in our safety and averting property and homebased damages. Gardeners, farmers, weather nuts, home owners, and everyone else who cares about the climate around them can greatly benefit from having a home weather station.
AcuRite Weather Stations fit to your needs!
AcuRite, the #1 weather station brand in North America, has weather stations designed to fit into your budget and meet weather monitoring needs. No matter what your needs are, they have the perfect weather station products for you that deliver dependable weather forecasts and precision measurements of outdoor and indoor environmental conditions. The company helps you choose the system best for you with their easy-to-follow breakdown of the various categories of AcuRite weather stations. Are you looking for a complete picture of your outdoor conditions? If yes, a 5-in-1 Weather Station is your answer! Or maybe you just want a basic weather forecaster to rely on to help to plan your day? This AcuRite’s Basic Color Weather Station with Morning, Noon & Night Forecast might be just what you need!
PRO+ 5-in-1 Weather Station with High Definition Display and My AcuRite Remote Monitoring
Two years ago I was introduced to AcuRite and reviewed a Smart Home Environment System. The smart home environmental monitoring system worked flawlessly to give us accurate indoor/outdoor temperatures and humidity. However, I wanted to update my system to a complete weather station to include rainfall, wind speed, wind direction, and barometric pressure. The PRO+ 5-in-1 Weather Station with High Definition Display and My AcuRite Remote Monitoring was exactly what I was looking for. The system included AcuRite Access, HD Display, PRO+ 5-in-1 Weather Sensor, mounting bracket, mounting hardware, ethernet cable, power adapters, quick start guide, and instruction manual.
About PRO+ 5-in-1 Weather Station with High Definition Display and My AcuRite Remote Monitoring
The AcuRite PRO+ 5-in-1 Weather Station with High Definition Display and My AcuRite Remote Monitoring includes an AcuRite Access, a high-definition color weather station display for 5-in-1 sensor data, and a PRO+ 5-in-1 weather sensor. Complimentary My AcuRite app lets you monitor your sensor data remotely.
Measures temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed, wind direction, and barometric pressure. Conveniently view conditions on the color display, or remotely on a smartphone, tablet, or computer using the My AcuRite platform. My AcuRite also offers alerts, historical records, trend charts, and Rapid Fire updates to Weather Underground.
Limited one-year warranty. It’s more than accurate, it’s AcuRite.
Model #: 995WES
$319.97 $249.96
SETUP
PRO+ 5-in-1 Weather Sensor is easy to setup. It comes with mounting hardware (anchor, screws, and mounting bracket) and easy to follow instructions. To install, the sensor must be placed in a location without any obstructions (away from large metallic items, thick walls, metal surfaces, ect.) around it and at least 5 feet (higher is better for wind measurement) from the ground for ultimate accuracy. Instructions recommend not placing the sensor near heaters, air conditioners, chimneys, exhaust vents, asphalt, concrete, sprinklers, pools, spas, or other bodies of water. Objectively, it should be installed in an open area. This can be the most challenging aspect of the setup if you have a very small backyard and close neighbors. Additionally, the device must be within 330 of companion unit. Hubby attached the unit to a post on the porch above 5 feet with the solar cell facing SOUTH and it is working great thus far.
Also, there is directions on how to calibrate the rain gauge on the 5-in-1 sensor to improve accuracy. You need the 5-in-1 sensor, companion unit, plastic cup, pin, and screw driver. It takes about an extra 20 minutes to do this correctly and should be done for best results.
PRO+ 5-in-1 Weather Sensor Features
- Measures temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction and rain
- Two solar panels power the internal fan to maximize ambient temperature accuracy at all hours of the day (standard 5-in-1 includes only one solar panel)
- Strong wireless range up to 330 feet (100 meters)
- Transmits data every 18 to 36 seconds
- Automatic self-emptying rain collection cup
- 2 year battery life
- Durable, all-weather construction
- Easy installation includes mounting hardware
AcuRite Access
The sensor is powered by 4 AA batteries. AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline or lithium batteries for the best product performance. Inside the battery compartment is where the A-B-C switch is located. You must select the same letter choice for both the sensor and the companion unit (not included) in order for the units to synchronize. If you don’t have a companion unit…don’t worry about it.
Next, we plugged in the Ethernet cable to the AcuRite Access, connected the Ethernet cable to our network router, and inserted three AA alkaline batteries in the bottom of the base for backup power. The device connected to My AcuRite and download available firmware updates ( it may take up to 30 minutes.) Once the Network Status Light stopped flashing (is solid blue), we registered our Access at www.myacurite.com.
AcuRite Access Features
- Provides access AcuRite sensor data using the My AcuRite app
- Reports data for up to 7 compatible AcuRite sensors simultaneously (additional sensors sold separately)
- Easy setup: Ethernet cable plugs into your internet router
High Resolution Weather Station Display model 06058
Setting up the high-definition color weather station display is very self-explanatory. All we did was follow the menu options and plug in the correct time, date, and other setup preferences. The display needs to be placed away from any electronic devices (TV, computer, microwave, radio, etc.) to prevent wireless interference. It also must be within 330 feet from the sensor. Other than that, you can place it just about anywhere. We placed it on the counter and it looks beautiful!
HD Weather Station Display Features
- High-definition display allows you to toggle between outdoor weather, indoor comfort and daily records dashboards
- Weather dashboard displays 12 to 24-hour weather forecast (24 different forecast icons)
- Patented Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls data from a sensor in your backyard to give you the most accurate forecast for your exact location
- Lightning strike counter displays running total of lightning strikes detected, plus weekly and monthly totals (when connected to Lightning Detector Sensor; sold separately)
- Get alerted to lightning strikes with an audible alarm and on-screen alert (when connected to Lightning Detector Sensor; sold separately)
- Provides an estimated distance to lightning-producing storm (miles or kilometers) (when connected to Lightning Detector Sensor; sold separately)
- Indoor dashboard displays temperature, humidity, and high and low records
- Display features built-in temperature, humidity and pressure gauges, for sensing environmental conditions at the display’s location (e.g. living room, bedroom, kitchen, office)
- Indoor and outdoor temperature (degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius) with trend arrows
- Indoor and outdoor humidity (%RH) with trend arrows
- Humidity Level Meter indicates high, low or ideal indoor conditions
- Set programmable alarms, alerting you to take action if conditions exceed your preferred range; Alarms include temperature, humidity, wind speed, rainfall and more
- Rain accumulation data includes rainfall rate and readings for today, week, month, and year
- Wind speed: current, peak, and average (MPH or KPH)
- Wind direction with 16 point wind rose
- Heat index, wind chill, dew point and “feels like” calculations
- Review up to 1 year of daily and monthly high and low records
- Barometric pressure with trend arrow and manual calibration option
- Illuminated color TFT display features a “sleep mode” that dims the brightness of the dashboard at your desired time
- Clock and date (month, date, day of week) with integrated alarm clock feature
- Automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST)
- Tabletop and wall-mountable design
myAcuRite
We already had a myAcurite account, so it was as simple as adding the devices under the settings on the app. Now we can monitor the weather conditions reported from the PRO+ 5-in-1 Weather Sensor on the go.
My AcuRite App Features
- View your sensors on any iPhone, Android smartphone, computer or tablet with the complimentary My AcuRite App. Choose either a light or dark theme.
- Create email and phone alerts to notify you when conditions change or your presets are reached.
- Alerts can be triggered by events like rainfall, potential flood conditions, high wind speed, high or low temperature and humidity conditions, and more.
- Easy-to-read, comprehensive trend observation with graphic charts and historical data.
- Sensor data can be monitored privately, shared with others, or be reported to online weather communities like Weather Underground.
Fantastic Weather Station!
The AcuRite PRO+ 5-in-1 Weather Station with High Definition Display and My AcuRite Remote Monitoring is just what I was looking for! The graphics on the display are detailed, beautiful, and give all the weather information needed. Overall, the setup was super simple, and the instructions were easy to follow. If you are looking for an in-depth weather station that is easy to install and gives accurate local conditions, I highly recommend checking out AcuRite’s PRO+ 5-in-1 Weather Station. AcuRite products are widely recognized for their quality, accuracy, and ease of use. You can’t go wrong! Plus, I’m ecstatic to be able to use my new weather station this year for being able to track rainfall! It will definitely help with growing my garden this year!
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