Customer reviews from AcuRite
AcuRite - Optimus Weather Station with WiFi HD Display, Lightning Detection, Temperature, Humidity, Wind & Rainfall - Gray
Average customer rating
3.7
(97 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 97 reviews
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
12
1 Star
6
66%of customers recommend this product.
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44 out of
67)
Customer Reviews for AcuRite - Optimus Weather Station with WiFi HD Display, Lightning Detection, Temperature, Humidity, Wind & Rainfall - Gray
Posted by: Art
from 37849
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent display of local conditions. Two concerns, one is the inside temperature is too small to read at a distance and two the barometric pressure cannot be readjusted after unit started. I forgot to adjust before starting.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting AcuRite
Posted by: McGuire
from Greenwood WI
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Came quickly, working great, layout is taking a while to figure out
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting AcuRite
Posted by: Joe
from Endicott, NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
The app is not very good, doesn’t show what was actually on the weather unit. The atlas app was 1000 times better. The weather station does not do a good job melting off snow. The Atlas once again did a better job so that the rain fall monitor worked much better. The Optimus display is better, that’s about it..
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from AcuRiteBy AcuRite Support Team, December 18, 2025
Thank you for reviewing your Optimus Weather Station; we appreciate your feedback! Both the AcuRite NOW app and My AcuRite update at 5-minute intervals, so the data may not match exactly each time you check it. If there is ever anything we may assist you with, please reach out to our support team via live chat or email request.
Written by a customer while visiting AcuRite
Posted by: Butch Tillou
Verified Purchase:Yes
I’ve been an Acurite customer for years ,I’ve bought this latest one for myself.it’s easy to get what you want and need from their weather stations , I’ve gotten both of our daughters one along with my parents one . The one I just replaced had nothing wrong just wanted to upgrade to the newest one great products along with a great company to buy from thank you
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Posted by: Robert
from Louisville, Ky
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Works great! I love that I can access the weather via my phone. The only issue I have is with the lightning detector. It registers ghost lightning strikes. It's the middle of winter and it’s putting out 100s a day. It is nowhere near a power source, so I'm not sure what's up. Everything else works great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from AcuRiteBy AcuRite Support Team, December 12, 2025
Thank you for rating your Optimus Weather Station; we appreciate your feedback! We apologize that your sensor is recording lightning inaccurately, but we are happy to assist. Please confirm there are no other sources that can mimic lightning strikes
This sensor features advanced technology to distinguish between lightning strikes and interference; however, in rare cases, the sensor may "false detect" lightning activity due to interference. In these situations, verify there is no lightning in the area, then identify and relocate the source of interference or relocate the sensor.
Some sources of interference can include:
Electric motors (windshield wiper motors or fan motors in cars, hard drive and optical drive motors on your PC and AV equipment, well pumps, sump pumps, garage door openers, etc.)
CRT monitors (PC monitors, TV's)
Fluorescent light fixtures (turned off or on)
Microwave ovens (while in use)
PC's and mobile phones
If the issue persists, please reach out to our support team via live chat or email request.
This sensor features advanced technology to distinguish between lightning strikes and interference; however, in rare cases, the sensor may "false detect" lightning activity due to interference. In these situations, verify there is no lightning in the area, then identify and relocate the source of interference or relocate the sensor.
Some sources of interference can include:
Electric motors (windshield wiper motors or fan motors in cars, hard drive and optical drive motors on your PC and AV equipment, well pumps, sump pumps, garage door openers, etc.)
CRT monitors (PC monitors, TV's)
Fluorescent light fixtures (turned off or on)
Microwave ovens (while in use)
PC's and mobile phones
If the issue persists, please reach out to our support team via live chat or email request.
Written by a customer while visiting AcuRite
Posted by: Dale
from Central Comifornia
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Had a AcuRite unit 15 years ago and was happy. This unit I am not happy with the house display and ap display aren't in sink and there is a 5 minute delay between the unit and displays
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from AcuRiteBy AcuRite Support Team, December 5, 2025
Thank you for reviewing the Optimus Weather Station; we appreciate your feedback. The AcuRite NOW app is designed to receive updates from the Optimus Weather Station at five-minute intervals, just as our previous weather stations do to the My AcuRite app. If there is anything we may assist you with, please reach out to our support team via live chat or email request.
Written by a customer while visiting AcuRite
Customer Rating
3
Some Features Better, Some Not So Much
on December 3, 2025
Posted by: Jeprice
from New Mexico
Setup is very easy. Wifi connection is much easier to get going than on previous models. No MyAcurite or WeatherUnderground support, but they tell you that up front. I do miss the PC connectivity and the ability to download 31 days of historical data. And who was the genius that decided that the outside unit mounts on a wooden post but the solar pack requires a round pipe?
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from AcuRiteBy AcuRite Support Team, December 4, 2025
Thank you for reviewing your Optimus Weather Station; we appreciate your feedback! Streaming to Weather Underground is expected in an upcoming update. Both the Optimus sensor and the Solar Power Pack can be mounted on either a pole or a post. Both mounting instructions can be found on page 2 of the manual linked below:
https://www.acurite.com/cdn/shop/files/06051M_instructions.pdf?v=4929638643520240840
If you have further questions, please reach out to our support team via live chat or email request.
https://www.acurite.com/cdn/shop/files/06051M_instructions.pdf?v=4929638643520240840
If you have further questions, please reach out to our support team via live chat or email request.
Written by a customer while visiting AcuRite
Posted by: L C
from Savannah GA
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have used AcuRite units before and this one is a good unit
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting AcuRite