AcuRite00634A3 Wireless Weather Station with Wind Sensor, Black

After looking at several weather stations we settled on this one as the best value. A damaged-box unit available from Amazon Warehouse for even less sealed the deal.The sensor unit was extremely easy for us to install. We drove a 1 1/4" pipe into the ground, and placed a 5ft. length of 3/4 pvc pipe inside it, with the sensor mounted on top. This way, it will be easy to pull the unit down to replace the batteries when the time comes, or to replace the pole with a taller one if we want. The sensor was placed 230 feet (measured with a wheel) from the receiver, and with new alkaline batteries the signal strength is showing four bars.I have good hopes for battery life in the sensor unit. A friend of ours has an older model with a similar sensor, and the lithium batteries he originally installed in it only now need replacement - 8 years later.The units started communicating within seconds of battery installation. The display on the receiver is easy to read, as long as you are looking at a good viewing angle, which is looking slightly down at it. If looking straight at it to slightly upwards it is more difficult to see.We've had another wireless thermometer for several years, and after some time for things to settle they read 2-3 degrees apart, as close as can be expected. The two sensors are about 100 feet apart, and temperatures can easily vary that much over that distance.I have no way of verifying the accuracy of the other measurements, but I have no reason to think they are any farther off than the temperature. Be aware that the readings are not continuous. They are updated every 20-30 seconds or so(I haven't timed it), so when it comes to wind speed it's quite possible to miss a gust.I believe the history graphs, something not seen on all Acurite weather stations, will be very interesting to watch. They are one of the reasons we chose this unit over others. So far, they are working perfectly.All in all, it appears to be an excellent value. But it's still early, only a few hours, and if I have reason to change my mind some time in the future, I will update this review then.

Working as designed, will see how the learning mode works. I installed lithium batteries and the transmitter is about 100 yards away. the panel is right beside my computer monitor, which is on WiFi, and no problems at all. Only reason for four stars is the learning mode, 14 days for good forecast 33 days for the best forecast. With the technology today, I would think it would be perfect out of the box. Note: I ordered it for my deer stand weather station. Will update in about 35 or so days.Update been up and running for 32 or so days, everything is working extremely well. The forecast surprisingly, is really accurate. Wind speed, and temperature have been right on also. What I would like to see is the wind chill/dew point/heat index, be selectable. It is automatic and just does it's thing. Overall for accuracy, quality and ease of use it gets a five star rating from me.

Have always been skeptical about buying a weather station with all it's compexities and not so good reviews. Also, did not want to mess with rain guage, wind direction information, computer software/hookups, etc., just wanted something simple. This is it! Just follow the simple directions in the instruction manual and your off and running with forecasting, wind speed, indoor and outdoor temperature/humidity/wind chill/dew point/heat index/barometric preassure, all with peaks, trends, and history. And, the list goes on. I use Lithium batteries for the outdoor module and Alkaline batteries for the indoor module, we have brutal weather here in Maine, and after about a month of extreme weather all is working great. Snow will accummulate on the Anemometer during heavy snow with little wind, but that's not a problem for me. I just brush it off, and on it goes. We love it, get one if you want to see what's going on inside and outside first thing in the morning and throughout the day.

Works great. No setup or calibration required. Just mount it, load the batteries, and you're good to go. Highly accurate, except for the wind speed. Not even close.I took one star off for that. Trees were whipping and leaves were blowing a couple of weeks ago during a thunderstorm and the peak winds measured 12 MPH. Overall, I'm pleased with it. If I had it to do over, I would look for one just like it without the wind speed indicator. The heat index indicator is really helpful.

I had a weather system and after 10 years it finally failed. I purchased this unit and it only took 20 minutes to set up and install the outside unit on some left over 1" conduit stock I had left over. The inside unit was very easy and the station started working immediately. What is interesting is I have an all metal propanel building and sometimes digital signals have a tough time penetrating through the metal - not this unit. I have full bandwidth and this is very accurate. The only issue was that my unit came with French language instructions. That was resolved by going to the AcuRite web site and downloading the instructions in English. I probably did not need them but I like to read the directions before I start a project so all went well. Botton line, a great product and we are happy with it.

I bought this prior to a hurricane. to check wind speed. Unfortunately, my yard and structures blocked the wind too much at about 10 feet. It never went over 12 MPH. We plan on raising it up further. The "feels like" temperature is good to have. Easy to use. Does not read over 99 MPH winds. This model cannot sync with a phone app.