AcuRite 5-in-1 Weather Station - App + Tech Review - Before you buy

[@tonytschanz5642]

Thank you for the honest and rapid fire review. Best done review ever. I had to change the automatic downloads to PC to never, else I had the same issues of regular uploads to Acurite and/or Wunderground. It would even hang and stop altogether. Since not downloading anything anymore it is functioning flawless and also never a red status on the app or web displays or Winderground.

[@Imotbro]

I have had my Acurite for 5 years now. It has never given me any problems and is very accurate. If this one ever wears out I will buy another one.

[@Vitamin-Q]

I've been thinking about getting my own Weather Station.. Thanks for an honest review!

[@SKYST0RY]

Thank you for the honest review. I just bought one. Haven't even taken it out of the box. That's great because I am returning it after seeing your video.

[@HomeTechDIY]

I am still using this weather station several years later. The software is still terrible and I don't use it at all. The wind measurement spinner has seized up. The rain gauge is also no longer accurate and reports triple the actual. I basically use it for what's left; measuring temperature, wind direction and pressure. The indoor screen sits on my desk and works as a great nightlight.

[@Jimmer-Space88]

@@HomeTechDIY i’ll piggyback on the original posters comment; I bought one about two months ago and concur with your comments about cheapness of the outside device plastic. I don’t expect it to last very long however. I had gone through most of the installation so I continued. The display has changed, since your original review in that, it is Wi-Fi capable and no longer requires a PC for data pass along, however, the layout of the screen information is a bit different but still elements remain hidden which require buttons to access. The buttons are just as cheap :-) Although you can manually calibrate temperature, the barometric pressure is of .12 inches. Even if you manually calibrate, which I haven’t tried yet, the instructions tell you that the calibration results do not transmit to Weather underground. Therefore, what is the point of the calibration? Overall, I would tell anybody considering this unit it’s a great entry level station to get a taste for having a weather station, but it is extremely cheap and likely inaccurate in some capacities. Oh one more thing, the attachment of the weather station to the provided plastic mount or a metal pipe won’t last. I would rate this weather station 1.5 stars out of 5 stars

[@HomeTechDIY]

Thanks for the update and for sharing your thoughts! I am still using the station today, over 4 years since the review. I no longer have it connected to a PC because I was tired of dealing with the connectivity issues. The internal fan now makes a noticeable humming sound, the wind spinner has seized up and the unit has yellowed from the sun. The other sensors are continuing to work and the lithium batteries last about 3 years. All the best!

[@paulntx]

Best done review ever! I wouldn't expect anything less from someone who use an Unifi AP.

[@Chris-nl9jc]

Bro my grandma uses a ubiquiti setup at this point.

[@paulntx]

@@Chris-nl9jc -me too

[@WA4TKG]

Hay There Laddie: I've had exactly this same Weather Station for about three years. It has performed flawless(ly) until, it appears, the Humidity Sensor had failed. Ever since, I have outrageous temperatures display, they are not accurate. The rest of the unit appears to still be functioning correctly, but it EATS BATTERIES. I believe this is due to the Humidity Sensor, grounding out batteries somehow. The unit still displays correct Wind Direction and Speed, Rain...I need to tear it open, and Hard Wire it (with some tiny Bell Wire), to keep from having to muck with batteries constantly. As you noted in the video, the outer, clear plastic frame WILL INDEED CRACK. The display slipped from my hand once, while haning it, banged the table under it, and CRACK!, but NOT broken. If I'm not mistaken, this unit has been DISCONTINUED by the manufacturer. Bye now, have to climb up on the roof and change batteries again.

[@Michael-yv4uh]

I discovered it would connect quickly on just battery power, and it stayed connected. When I plugged in the a/c power it would freeze up or would not connect at all. I checked the output of the a/c power adapter and it showed the output at over 8 volts. I used another power adapter that was outputting at 5 volts and so far, for 24 hours it is working and has stayed connected.

[@scottstevens2752]

I just got one, had the newentor that I just got but it was severly anoying so exchanged it for this, this looks MUCH better! Great review, thank you! Update: I thought this worked as a stand alone unit, I was wrong. You have to buy the 85.00 outdoor censor to get this to work, REALLY frustrating and misleading why they would not specify that....

[@johnpenry9514]

I have found that if I use the device manager to check the USB Hub properties, I can uncheck the box that says, "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power". That allows me to get data 24 hours a day, even when the computer goes into sleep mode. My power saving mode is turn off the monitors only, not the computer.

[@marks2254]

I have an AcuRite station I need to replace. Thanks for the great review, sounds like this one leaves a lot to be desired.

[@greghibbard5260]

Thanks for the review and especially for being honest. I like it so far but my old eyes can’t see the numbers at 10 foot away.

[@HomeTechDIY]

You're welcome! It's been 5 years since I made that video. The station still works, except for the wind gauge; that seems a little ceased up. I don't bother with the PC software or online abilities. That part just got worse.

[@catwhisperer2736]

Thank you for taking the time to make this informative video.

[@captainrick9379]

I have one like it but it's 5 years old. They are far from perfect I also have a LA Crosse weather station and it's 2 years old and not much better. Great review as always! Thanks for sharing!

[@jaxontheboss2319]

I have this one for about 3 years my main weather station in my area shows a tempature of 85 and my display says 82 so it's pretty accurate and also do note my town is 10 minutes away so it's a bit cooler not much ovi but it is cooler

[@Rotormansa]

Our towns' emergency management team purchased a Lacrosse unit, actually has less features than Acurite's system.

[@lettsgav001]

I can not get mine to work the sensor does not send data to my display.. I got this for Christmas I'm so disappointed..

[@HomeTechDIY]

Make sure the batteries are installed correctly in the sensor. make sure the sensor is next to the display. Press and hold the reset button for 20 seconds and then wait up to 10 minutes for the sensor information to come online. You should see bars next to the sensor icon on the display and then reading should start to feed in. If that doesn't do the trick, you might need to reach out to AcuRite.

[@lettsgav001]

Thank you I will give it a try!!@@HomeTechDIY

[@lettsgav001]

it worked! it's working correctly now~ Thank you@@HomeTechDIY

[@hypnosiscenternyc]

do they have a wifi version? Don't like the idea of keeping my computer on all the time.

[@HomeTechDIY]

You wouldn't need to. The station would connect to the Internet over WiFi without the bunny hop through the computer.

[@robertlafleur6499]

Wow! good review, i'm impress, have you done reviews for better models?

[@HomeTechDIY]

Unfortunately not. I would love to review a PoE model that refreshes every 5 seconds... but I don't think that exists.

[@jpjp4696]

awesome review i am on the bigisland and was researching and wondering how to connect to WU. watched your video which was very informative and very helpful mahalo

[@HomeTechDIY]

Thanks!! Glad you liked the video! I was on the big island about 10 years ago and watched the lava flow down into the Royal Gardens at night.

[@Rotormansa]

Agree on all points. I've owned two 5in1 units now for 7 years. The first sensor was getting very flakey with sending data where the display said there was 0 signal (a spectrum analyzer showed data was being sent however). Eventually I purchased an old stock sensor and display and things work fine with my two displays (now) and my hub. The price is right but it is far from a perfect weather station.

[@billsmith5166]

I love the Vic comment. Great review, thanks

[@dolbyatmos866]

Hi, i have the same unit, where i can find the Decide ID ?

[@HomeTechDIY]

Hopefully this helps: support.acurite.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007599494-Where-Can-I-Find-My-Device-ID-

[@davidkhosiashvili2504]

Thanks for review! Is there on market available better solution more modern and robust? Im ready to pay more. No wifi connectivity i cheep plastic are dealbreaker for me.

[@ayellowbeard]

Just picked up the Wifi version. So far nothing but frustration. Probably should have done a bit more research but I'm still in the window for returns. I am totally not impressed with the device connectivity making me wonder what decade Acurite exists in. While Weatherunderground is able to see my device (though still offline) MyAcurite isn't able to connect at all after 3 days, and several resets, of trying. My only complaint about the hardware is the main screen is laughable with the colour overlay as you mention and having to scroll though the functions is a bit frustrating. I'm on the fence whether I'll return it as I'm not sure what's more of a hassle, packing it all back up or just dealing with Acurite's shortsighted and lackluster product. Had I seen this video before buying I probably wouldn't have bought it but who knows!

[@HomeTechDIY]

I hear ya! Mine is actually still connected and I use the indoor screen. The wind speed device is not working after a couple of years and it takes a lot of wind to make it spin. The PC connect lasts for a week or so and then I need to unplug the USB cable and insert it into a different port of the computer. Once I have cycled through all the ports, I need to restart the computer. For what it's worth, it's good enough but I will be trying a different brand once this thing totally dies.

[@Rainy_Day12234]

Just bought one and it won’t connect to the internet..There’s zero information in the packet or on their website concerning software or connection issues.

[@terrydanks]

I bombed at the "color" display . . . that isn't. Thanks for the info.

[@غذاءالعقل-ف1د]

يعني محطة طقس تتوقع امطار ايام القادمة؛!؟

[@tzampini]

I'm trying to install mine today. So how do you drive the two short screws into the mounting bracket? Seems like there should be predrilled holes. I tried with all my strength, no dice. Seems the only way is to drill some holes in vertical pipe portion of the bracket. The manual should mention this.

[@HomeTechDIY]

When I installed mine on the 16ft metal pipe, I recall drilling holes for the screws.

[@tzampini]

@@HomeTechDIY Yes. I'm mounting the sensor to the included plastic mount. This mount is made of very hard plastic, impossible to drive screws into it without predrilling first. No big deal, but the user manual really should have mentioned this.

[@A.WebbAndFriends]

Excellent review, to the point BUT, I would have liked to hear WHICH home weather station you liked better and why. I just recvd my Acurite 5 in 1 with Lightning detector from my wife for Father's day. Hope I like it :)

[@rustyridenour2136]

You didn't mention how you had it secured to your Pole Did you glue it or did you screw it

[@Mike1614YT]

the weather sensor unit has a set screw which tightens onto a 3/4" galv. steel water pipe pole.

[@SinceSpacies]

Does the unit take Southern Hemisphere into account with South/North settings or is it not a factor?

[@HomeTechDIY]

The setup would be the same for the Southern Hemisphere.

[@fridayray8891]

I have had 2 for years...only problem was the outdoor units batteries

[@HomeTechDIY]

That's good to hear that you only had one issue. My batteries have been in the unit for 3 years and are still going strong in temperatures from -40 to +35c. My wind speed device is now also have issues; it's not turning freely any more.

[@fridayray8891]

@Home Tech DIY yeah, it's No Davis....but for the money ( mine at Lowe's %50off ) they have a purpose. 😉

[@russellpederson2349]

Thanks for this info - Great presentation on this product !

[@khatuntsovmikhail6223]

Any opening sources weather station? Is there hub?

[@AUSTINSEANCHRIS]

Maybe I'm an idiot but I continue to get this message: "Device must be connected and reporting data to claim it. Please make sure the device is connected to your router and the status lights are blinking." Im not sure what the "Device Name" is supposed to be? Ive tried the name if the unit, my computer device name, the name of my weather underground station and its still not working. Ive searched youtube vids high and low with no luck. Any ideas...?

[@rustyridenour2136]

There is no Mac code on the back of my screen or you talking about the computer

[@billleonard4306]

hey is there any chance you can explain how you were able to download pc connector for mac?? please this would really help

[@HomeTechDIY]

I am using PC Connect on my PC in this video. It looks like however that Acurite use to support a Mac version but has given up supporting Mac: support.acurite.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017746453-PC-Connect-for-MAC-End-of-Life You might need to look for an alternative site where the old version is still available. If you find one, who knows if it will even work.

[@felipoofelipo]

great, honest review! thanks.

[@koreymayo8884]

How does it compare to la crosse technology weather stations?

[@koreymayo8884]

@@shaolin95 so accurite is the better brand? Which one actually has more accurate temp and humidity readings?

[@IFRSKIES]

Very good review and very honest appraisal of the device. Thank you very much for doing this.

[@daviddesmond2143]

my display fell off a low coffee table breaking the cheap clear plastic material that surrounds the display. After 2 years the outdoor humidity permanently read 99%. A couple of months later the outdoor temperature read from -21 to 131 degrees F which set new records in Florida. Very upset it is broken. The outdoor instrument turned an ugly yellow off white after a year. I'm now in the market for a new weather station.

[@HomeTechDIY]

I'm sorry to hear about your hard luck with this weather station. It sounds very disappointing. Hopefully your new station will perform better.

[@jdw715]

Looks like cheap plastic. Is it flimsy?

[@HavanaWoody]

Thanks for sharing, you're expectations are like mine, I'll definitely look for something that will be more functional.

[@HomeTechDIY]

Glad to hear we had the same expectations. I still have the weather station setup and the connectivity between the base station and the PC (then to the Internet) is still terrible. The PC Connect software also crashes weekly, has major outages daily and opens 10-20 instances of the program when it's experiencing problems. Feel free to circle back if you find something better. Thanks

[@mahadevbiradar3946]

Good review

[@valerieunderhill6188]

I don't see the model number here any where.

[@HomeTechDIY]

Acurite's has several model number for each unit. Here are the number for the outdoor unit: SKU 06014M, Model 06014M, 06014RM, 06014RMA1 (source: www.acurite.com/shop-all/weather-instruments/weather-sensors-and-parts/sensors/5-in-1-pro-weather-sensor-temperature-humidity-rainfall-wind-speed-wind-direction-06014rm.html). And for the indoor: SKU 06006M, Model 01036-RX, 06006M, 06006RM, 11154-1036RX, 12154-1036RX (source: www.acurite.com/shop-all/weather-instruments/weather-sensors-and-parts/displays/add-on-display-with-pc-connect-for-5-in-1-sensor-data-1036rx.html?ref=name)

[@gitouttamyway7611]

I just got a different model display and the wind speed indication is in the center of the display in dark red. The numeric value for the wind is so small you have to be within 5 feet to read it. Temp, wind direction and speed are the main things people want to see. The pressure and rainfall amounts are bright and visable from across the room. Its horrible!

[@HomeTechDIY]

Thanks for sharing. Their devices have good potential but poor usability and reliability. Not impressed either.

[@jeffreykahn7185]

Hey GitOuta, don’t worry about the readability of the display. It will probably die next power failure rendering the whole system useless.

[@Rainy_Day12234]

Just bought my father one and it won’t connect to internet.

[@HomeTechDIY]

If the computer is not recognizing the station, make sure you select the correct type of USB on the weather station screen. I would even try them all. That is the first place to start. Sometimes it takes a few hours for the account on AcuRite to be active and accepting data.

[@KERUIOfficial]

Hello, I am the official of KERUI security technology, we are very interested in your video, could you talk about it?

[@HomeTechDIY]

Hello! At this point, I am only accessible via social media, but feel free to drop me a note on my blog's email account [e-mail]

[@patriley9449]

Give me a break. I have had one for 6 or seven years with no problems until today. The solar fan that runs the outdoor temperature display went bad. I will be ordering a new unit today $ 114 from Amazon. For this amount of money I don't expect notifications to be sent every 5 seconds to my phone, watch or other personal communication devices. This is not the US weather service with millions of dollars worth of sensors and computer models for weather predictions. You expect way too much from this unit.

[@joeecord5102]

Not impressed with the cheap display. Appreciate the review.

[@1DouglasBurney]

I regret buying this model. Wind speed indicator stopped working almost immediately. That is why I bought the device. Now I have to fuss with it. ............

[@chuckmosolf3391]

Excellent, eh?!

[@swright681]

davis.weather.stations.better

[@sparkydon99]

why is the voice out of sync