Best products from r/myweatherstation
We found 6 comments on r/myweatherstation discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 6 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. AcuRite 01059RM 3-Sensor Temperature and Humidity Smart Home Environment System with My Remote Monitoring App
- Includes three (3) wireless, weather-resistant sensors that measure indoor or outdoor temperature and humidity
- Set up email and text alerts to notify you when conditions change or your presets are reached
- Easy-to-read, comprehensive trend observation with graphic charts and historical data storage
- Smart Home Environment System includes: smartHUB, three (3) Temperature and Humidity Sensors, ethernet cable, power adapter, quick start guide, instruction manual
- smartHUB Specifications: Power 5V power adapter
- Wireless Temperature and Humidity Sensor: Power 2 AA alkaline or lithium* batteries (not included)
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2. APC Back-UPS Connect BGE90M,120V, Network Backup with USB Charging ports
- NOTE : The warranty period begins from date of purchase
- The BGE90 UPS backup battery helps you stay connected to the Internet during power outages
- Ultra efficient small UPS design maximizes runtime for low-power devices such as Amazon Echo and network routers
- 4.5 hours of extended runtime provides instant battery power to your critical electronics when the power goes out
- 3 outlets provide battery backup power and surge protection with convenient USB ports to recharge mobile devices, including tablets, during an outage
- Outlets support 2-prong plugs only. For 3-prong support, consider BGE50ML
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3. AcuRite Wireless Indoor Outdoor Temperature and Humidity Sensor (06002M)
- PLEASE VERIFY YOUR PRODUCT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THIS SENSOR PRIOR TO PURCHASING.
- This looks almost identical to another sensor we sell. Compare compatibility of both units. This is a replacement sensor only for TEMPERATURE.
- Sensor is not compatible with the AcuRite Access that connects to My AcuRite. For a list of compatible displays, please see compatibility list below.
- Requires 2 AA alkaline or lithium batteries; lithium batteries recommended for -4 degrees Fahrenheit/-20 degrees Celsius or below (not included)
- Sensor data is transmitted every 30 seconds using 433 MHz wireless signal up to 165 foot (50 meter) range
- Wireless, weather-resistant sensor measures temperature
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4. AcuRite 06053M Wireless Signal Extender Sensors
- Compatible with AcuRite Notos and AcuRite Iris
- Can extend the range for up to 12 sensors at a time
- Compatible with the following sensors: 06002, 06004, 06008, 06014, 06044, 00275, 00275LS, 00275SC, 00275WD, 00276, 00276LS, 00276SC, 00276WD, 00276WD3
- Up to 3 wireless signal Extenders may be used together to further extend wireless range
- For assistance determining compatibility, contact AcuRite support
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5. AcuRite 75077A3M Self-Learning Forecast Wireless Weather Station with Large Display and Atomic Clock, Black
12-24 Hour Forecasts with 14 Different Notification IconsPatented Self-Calibrating Local ForecastMonitor Indoor and Outdoor Conditions with Remote SensorEasy to Setup and UseCompany Based in Lake Geneva, WI, USA - Since 1943
Excellent timing!
I just picked up an AcuRite smartHUB with three thermometers/humidity sensors for $100. Acurite just started a sale today so you can get it for $90 with free shipping. They make bundles with outdoor (more rugged), indoor (nice display on the sensor), or mixed.
The smartHUB plugs into your router and collects data from up to 10 sensors. You can view the data on AcuRite's website, share it with WUnground, or head over to WXForum where guys have developed ways of automating data feeds and storing in mySQL, etc.
You can stick these thermometers lots of places. People put them in crawlspaces and set up text alerts when they reach freezing. Or up in the attic and set similar alert for too hot. Or even in your fridge and freezer and set warnings when temp gets too high.
You can get ones that have a soil probe to help with spring gardening.
Other ones have a moisture probe so you can put anywhere you want to watch for water leaks, like water heater, washing machine, etc.
They also sell a 3-in-1 and 5-in-1 that adds rain meter, wind speed, and wind direction. I ended up getting one of these separately with the HD display and lightening meter. I'll use the display in my kitchen for quick-glance use, but I will also stream data to the hub for mobile use. Plus I can share with my neighbors.
Let me know if you have any questions. I just spent many hours looking through the various manufacturers before settling on AcuRite.
The AcuRite site is a bit of a mess. Just know that pretty much any sensor can feed into the Hub. But the displays are tied to specific types of sensor.
You will also hear people complain about the new firmware for the hub. That should all be resolved as of a few weeks ago.
My stuff should start arriving tomorrow. So if you want to ping me in a few weeks I can give you a hands-on evaluation.
Good luck!
After more research, this is what I've come up with.
If the base station unit does not store info to upload later, then keeping the base station powered but not your WIFI will not help with data retention, but it would give you visibility into the outside weather.
With this in mind, I am going to get a UPS - One of these: http://www.amazon.com/APC-Back-UPS-Connect-BGE90M-Charging/dp/B00NTQYUA8/ref=sr_1_1?tag=slickdeals&ascsubtag=d33a23d0a4c711e5a251ee6214610d160000&s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1449285342&sr=1-1&keywords=B00NTQYUA8
This is a cheaper one I found, and sometimes I've seen it on sale for 19.99
This device would let you plug in your base station and your WIFI - in the event of a power outage, the base station and WIFI router / cable model would stay powered. You would get weather data on the base station, while keeping internet working as well.
Internet, depending on what kind you have, can stay working in a power outage, much like phones (landlines that is) work without power.
This is the solution I think I am going to use instead of trying to build a battery back. I would have liked to have the base station mobile, to bring it around with me, but I've found the Wunderstation App on iTunes to be very helpful and even shows indoor temp. Only for Ipad though, not Android.
Hey thanks for the quick response! Okay, so here's what I'm looking at ordering. If you could comment that it has all the right components for what you have set up, or if I'm missing anything, or if anything is unnecessary, I'd really appreciate the input!
Here's my shopping cart:
From my understanding with this I should be able to get everything I want, including the data logging/recording to PC.
For your signal strength issue, are you aware of this product at all? AcuRite 06053M Wireless Signal Extender for Sensors
Thanks for your input!
Thanks for the info. So do you think I could potentially get a few of these to put around the house, and just use one of the sensors for all of them?
I recently purchased a Hikvision camera that was relatively easy to set up and install.
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