Customer reviews from AcuRite
AcuRite - Optimus WiFi Weather Station with HD Digital Display, Solar Powered Sensor & Mobile App for Remote Monitoring - Gray
Average customer rating
3.5
(20 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 20 reviews
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69%of customers recommend this product.
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11 out of
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Customer Reviews for AcuRite - Optimus WiFi Weather Station with HD Digital Display, Solar Powered Sensor & Mobile App for Remote Monitoring - Gray
Posted by: PA-WOODCHUCK
from Western PA
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
All OK except for IOS app needs improvement!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Anonymous
from Salt Lake City Utah
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
The acurite Optimus system is great except for the iPhone app will not connect after trying more than 15 times I gave up but still it’s a great system
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Scott
from Central, sc
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
So I'm giving this a two star because the display monitor was messed up and I've had to wait for replacement. When it works it works great at least that's what I'm told I haven't been able to get mine I'm waiting in the next couple days for the replacement.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from AcuRiteBy AcuRite Support Team, July 29, 2026
We apologize for the trouble you experienced with the display! We do see an agent reached out to you regarding a replacement display. If you need any assistance, please feel free to reach out to the support agent you have been in contact with.
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Posted by: Anonymous
from Dallas, TX
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Paid extra for a solar panel that came with the weather station, was supposed to work with it, but does not and cannot be connected to the outside weather sensor. Part numbers say it works, but it DOES NOT.
Response from AcuRiteBy AcuRite Support Team, May 11, 2026
Thank you for your review! If there is anything we can help with please feel free to reach out to our support team via Live Chat or E-mail Request.
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Posted by: SadDuck
from South Mississippi, USA
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
This was my first venture into a home weather station and I have been nothing but pleased and surprised. The device is accurate, easy to setup and the display has all the information I need. Put on the end of my computer table where I spend the majority of my day, it is small enough to be out of the way yet close enough to read the information I want. I love the ability to focus on temperature, wind or rain at the touch of a button. Very well thought out. Seems solid and durable and just looks nice with the variable display colors. Very satisfied. The app is also easy to use and if traveling I can still see what is happening back home. The solar panel means no battery worries and seems to be working fine even through a 2 day thunderstorm.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting AcuRite
Posted by: litlpistol
from Piney FlatsTennessee
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Good weather station. pretty accurate right out of the box. Was easy to set up when i finally figured out how switch channels .
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Brandon m
from Iowa
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Monitor doesnt show the same on phone. Goes off of nearest station and numbers are way off from each other. The monitor loses power when plugged into wall. Turned the sleep mode off and it still turns off.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from AcuRiteBy AcuRite Support Team, April 6, 2026
AcuRite NOW is updated every 5 minutes, while the display is receiving updates from the outdoor sensor every 18 seconds. You may see slight discrepancies depending on when the app last received an update. We apologize that your display unit is not staying on, but we are happy to assist! Please reach out to our support team via live chat or email request for assistance.
Written by a customer while visiting AcuRite
Posted by: Weather watcher
from MO
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I upgraded from the Iris with HD display. The outdoor 5 in 1 sensor is a step up. Unfortunately the display is missing one thing that I liked in the old unit. The forecast doesn't show chance of rain percentage. I really liked that. It seemed to be pretty accurate. The thing I like most about this unit is the ability to automatically turning off the screen at night. The old unit would light up the room even with the dimmer setting. It took me a bit to get used to the new display but I'm good with it now. Ugh, change. I'm only a few months into it but so far it seems pretty decent.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting AcuRite