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
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Customer Reviews for AcuRite - Optimus Weather Station with WiFi HD Display, Lightning Detection, Temperature, Humidity, Wind & Rainfall - Gray
Posted by: Kathy
Verified Purchase:Yes
We just got this and are definitely not impressed with the new version. Indoor temp reading is usually off by 4-7 degrees, it is consistently erasing year to date data, and it has issues with detecting lightening. Sure hope AcuRite has programing fixture to resolve this issues. Would not recommend buying this unit until issues are resolved.
Response from AcuRiteBy AcuRite Support Team, September 15, 2025
We apologize that your station is experiencing these issues, but we are happy to assist! Please try performing the reset in the following link and reach out to our support team via live chat or email request if any issues persist. https://support.acurite.com/hc/en-us/articles/38375370007579-AcuRite-Optimus-Reset
Written by a customer while visiting AcuRite
Posted by: marvinisit
from Burgaw NC
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I Bought this because my Atlas display quit working... There are several disappointing things about the Optimus. 1. The instructions were lacking compared with the Atlas. 2. The lightning strike detector randomly says: cannot detect lightning , interference present.... relocate sensor away from electrical interference sources... My Optimus is in the exact location as my atlas was... And my Optimus is also showing that I am getting lightning strike detections even though there are not storms anywhere within 300 miles. (update.... the sensor just came back on and is showing 27 strikes withing 5-10 miles in the last 3 hrs... and yet while I just typed the #3 reason it says it cannot detect due to interference again .. 3. The app: Acurite Now... is a shell of the app that I worked with my Atlas... Do I just need to ask for a refund?
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from AcuRiteBy AcuRite Support Team, September 9, 2025
We apologize that your Optimus Weather Station is experiencing an issue, but we are happy to assist! Please try temporarily relocating your Optimus sensor to see if you still receive the lightning interference messages and false lightning strikes. Please continue corresponding with the support agent via email if this issue persists. Like many new apps and systems, the AcuRite NOW system is being built out in stages for the future. Updates like streaming to Weather Underground are on their way.
Written by a customer while visiting AcuRite
Posted by: Chris
from Peyton, CO
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Lots of good data, but the display is so “busy” it would be nice to have a simple display option. We also had it dump all of the data after a week which was pretty disappointing. Only a couple of weeks in so will see how it goes from here.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting AcuRite
Customer Rating
5
Excellent product
on August 28, 2025
Posted by: Howzer
from Vernon Hills, IL
Gender:Male
I recently purchased the AcuRite Optimus Outdoor Sensor #06050M. The product was easy to install and lived up to its description. It is a wonderful product whereby you can synch the app to your smartphone and have the information available at your fingertips whther you're either home or on the road. Based on its accuracy, I would highly recommend this product to family and friends.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting AcuRite
Customer Rating
2
on August 20, 2025
Posted by: Lee
Display is too small , for all the data, THAT'S displayed. Need one I can read from across the room
Response from AcuRiteBy AcuRite Support Team, August 21, 2025
Thank you for your review of the Optimus Weather Station; we appreciate your feedback! Additional display unit options for the Optimus are currently in development. Please stay tuned and reach out to our support team via live chat or email request if we can further assist.
Written by a customer while visiting AcuRite
Customer Rating
3
Good Weather Station.
on August 18, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
Good weather station as far as rain tip cup & wind goes. (Rain Fall is always within 0.05" of my CoCoRaHS. ) Temper sensor could use more radiation shields or a better 24 hour fan-aspiration. Over the last 2 months or so during this summer it has run too hot by 4 degrees F* compared to two other professional weather stations i have. These two run equal or within 2 degrees F* from each other as far as Max temperature goes.
Response from AcuRiteBy AcuRite Support Team, August 19, 2025
Thank you for your review of the Optimus Weather Station; we appreciate your feedback! If your Optimus sensor is reading inaccurately, please try the following hard reset and reach out to our support team via live chat or email request if we can further assist.
https://support.acurite.com/hc/en-us/articles/38375370007579-AcuRite-Optimus-Reset
https://support.acurite.com/hc/en-us/articles/38375370007579-AcuRite-Optimus-Reset
Written by a customer while visiting AcuRite
Customer Rating
3
Works well, except it loses data
on August 17, 2025
Posted by: TominAZ
The unit works well and gives accurate information, but will randomly lose all historical data on the 06188M display. Our unit has the power module, so it does not lose power if power to the house were to go out. The losing of data is very annoying and simple less expensive weather stations don't seem to have this problem.
Response from AcuRiteBy AcuRite Support Team, August 18, 2025
We apologize that your Optimus Weather Station is experiencing an issue, but we are happy to assist! Please continue to correspond with our representative for further assistance.
Written by a customer while visiting AcuRite
Posted by: Anonymous
from Charleston SC
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very limited alert capability and old temperature humidity sensors are not compatible.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from AcuRiteBy AcuRite Support Team, August 15, 2025
Thank you for reviewing the Optimus Weather Station; we appreciate your feedback. The new AcuRite NOW app is being built out in stages, and future updates are on the way. Please stay tuned!
Written by a customer while visiting AcuRite