First thing I found out was we could not see our inside temperature via the app. Seemed like everything I could find online suggested this would be there. I contacted support, they confirmed that feature is not available on this unit. Guess I could buy an add on, bought a WiFi thermostat instead. The other thing is the rain gauge. The unit was up for two weeks and the rain gauge stopped working. Not clogged with debris, just stopped working. I brought the unit down and rest everything and changed the channel. Found this tip online, and it worked. If this continues to happen I'll be sending the unit back for a refund.
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Customer Rating
1
Not sure I would buy 5-In-1 again
on August 6, 2024
Posted by: Dan
from Manchester,Iowa
Verified Purchase:No
Purchased just over 2 years ago. This spring I started receiving email notifications of unit WiFi signal loss for over 2 hrs no matter time of day or weather occurrence. Continued to get more notifications even after replacing batteries and cleaning sensor unit. Finally tried resetting unit channels, I have sensor and monitor reading okay but lost my Acurite app and Weather Underground connection. I cannot connect to Acurite network code using either smartphone or iPad. I bought this unit for allowing me to access my weather at home while away and networking with Weather Underground. Extremely frustrating and disappointing. Difficult setup, sorry I purchased Acurite WiFi 5-In-1 unit.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from AcuRiteBy acuritepwr, acuritepwr, August 10, 2024
We apologize that your station has encountered these issues, but we are happy to assist! We see that you are already in contact with one of our representatives. Please continue corresponding with the representative for assistance.
Easy to set up and was purchased to replace older model I had for over 13 years. My old display synced with this so I have two now one upstairs and downstairs..
I have owned the AcuRite Iris (5-in-1) for a few weeks now. The most important feature for us is the rain gauge which we use for gardening (got tired of the glass tubes freezing and breaking). I have found it to be extremely accurate when using the New York State Mesonet weather stations as reference devices. When I first installed it, the temp was off compared to Mesonet and also an AcuRite thermometer that is setup with the sensor in a stevenson screen located in the shade for accuracy. However, the Iris is designed to allow me to calibrate it which made it unbelievably accurate. I also love the "My AcuRite" app on the phone and Web for remote data access. Great job AcuRite!
It is really amazing how much value for dollar an armchair meteorologist can get from one of these weather stations. And with the simple (and free) link-up with Weather Underground you can easily share the weather at your location to family and friends around the world.
I like the Wi-Fi, because I can see the weather at my home when I'm out on the road. It was very easy set up. I did get tripped up a little on settings with the Wi-Fi. Once I figure what the instructions where telling me, it was easy sailing from there.
I recently purchased an AcuRite Iris 5 in 1 and am extremely pleased with it. The product was delivered in a quick manner and packaged well. I highly recommend AcuRite. David J. Searcy, AR