ACU-RITE Acu-Link User manual

Introduction
What do I need? (not included)
1. Network router with an available Ethernet port
2. “Always On“ Internet connection
3. PC or mobile device for activation
4. Acu-Link compatible sensor(s)
How does it work?
AcuRite sensors collect data (temperature, wind speed, etc.) in the
location theyʼre placed. AcuRiteʼs Acu-Link compatible sensors
wirelessly transmit the data collected to the Acu-Link Internet
Bridge (the “Bridge”). The Bridge plugs in to your Internet router
through an Ethernet connection. Then, the Bridge reports your
sensor's data to “The Cloud” (Acu-Link servers), which allows you
to view your sensor data from a web browser or a mobile device.
1 Introduction
2 Acu-Link Internet Bridge Overview
Section 1: Connect
3 Choose a location
4 Connect the cables
7 Prepare the Bridge for Activation
Whatʼs in the box? (included)
Contents
Section 2: Activate a Bridge - Online
8 Activate a Bridge Online at Acu-Link.com
Section 4: Activate a Bridge - Mobile APP
26 Install the Acu-Link Mobile APP / Activate a Bridge
1
Acu-Link
Internet Bridge
Ethernet
Cable
AC Power
Adapter
[phone]
www.AcuRite.com
Section 3: Acu-Link Online
12 Acu-Link.com Overview
13 Manage Sensors: Add & Delete Sources
15 Widget Overview
16 Add & Remove Widgets
17 Sensor Settings
18 Chart Historical Data
19 Alarms: Text & Email Notification
20 Weather Select Widgets - Forecasting, etc.
22 Share Bridge Information / Follow a Friendʼs Bridge
Section 5: Acu-Link Mobile APP
30 Acu-Link Mobile APP Overview
31 Records
32 Sensor Settings
33 Alarms: Text & Email Notifications
34 Dashboard View
36 Weather Forecast
Section 6: Troubleshooting & Information
38 Troubleshooting
43 Contact Us
44 Product Facts & Product Warranty Registration
45 Warranty & FCC Information
Internet
Router
(not included)
for PCs & Mobile Devices
Backyard Weather
My
Acu-Link compatible
sensors collect data &
transmit it wirelessly.
Sensor(s) Internet Bridge
Ethernet
Connectivity

Acu-Link Internet Bridge Overview Choose a Location
The Bridge receives sensor data via 433mhz wireless radio
frequency. The wireless signal reception range can be limited
by concrete, metal walls or other heavy materials. Other
“noisy” electronic devices such as TVʼs and microwaves may
also interfere with the reception.
To help ensure successful sensor signal reception, place the
Bridge in a suitable location no more than 330 feet from the
sensor(s). Choose a location free of large stone or concrete
surfaces, metallic surfaces, and place at least 3 feet away from
other electronic devices.
RF (Wireless)
Reception Antenna
Connections
STATUS LIGHT 2
RF Sensor Traffic
STATUS LIGHT 1
Network Uplink
Traffic
DEVICE I.D.
(MAC Address)
Ethernet
Port
Power
Port
Connect
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A unique ID
needed to
activate the
bridge online.
Register Button
(bottom)
You need the MAC address number that is printed on the bottom of the
Bridge to activate the Bridge online, so write it down and keep it handy:
Acu-Link Tip
330 feet Maximum
(100 meters) Sensor(s)
Acu-Link
Internet
Bridge

Step 1. Connect the Ethernet cable Step 2. Connect the AC power adaptor
Connect one end of the
Ethernet cable to the
Ethernet port on the Bridge.
Flip-up the
RF antennae
for best
reception
Connect
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Acu-Link will work with standard routers, wireless routers, and Ethernet
hubs, as long as there is an available Ethernet port and an active “always
on” internet connection available.
Acu-Link Tip
Connect the other end
of the Ethernet cable to
an open Ethernet port
on your network router.*
*Network router not included
www.AcuRite.com
Toreceiveproductupdates,
warrantyservice,
andinformation,Goto
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Register a Product
YOUR PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

Step 3. Wait for the Bridge to be READY
Connect
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Press the “REGISTER” button only once during initial installation. DO NOT
PRESS THE REGISTER BUTTON AGAIN AFTER YOUR BRIDGE HAS
ALREADY BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REGISTERED, or you will lose previously
stored data and have to register again!
IMPORTANT
Important: The Bridge may take up to 30 MINUTES after
the Initial Boot to be Ready for Use. During this time, it
will automatically update itself with the newest version of
Acu-Link firmware.
1. Make sure that BOTH status lights are blinking rapidly.
2. Press AND HOLD the “REGISTER” button on the
bottom of the Bridge for 4 to 6 SECONDS.
Step 4. Prepare the Bridge for Activation
Before you can access your data on your PC or mobile
device, you must activate your bridge to register your
specific device online with Acu-Link.
After plugging in the power adapter, the Bridge will
automatically perform the following operations:
BLINKING
BLINKING
Initial Boot STEADY STEADY
STATUS LIGHT 1DurationStartup Sequence
1
2
3
4
STATUS LIGHT 2
30
seconds
Downloading
firmware from
Acu-Link server
Ready for Use
BLINKING
RAPIDLY
BLINKING
RAPIDLY
BLINKING
RAPIDLY
STEADY
5 to 30
minutes
Re-boot STEADY STEADY
30
seconds
READY
STATUS
LIGHT 1
STATUS
LIGHT 2
BLINKING
STEADY
Automatically DOWNLOADING
latest software updates
STATUS
LIGHT 2
BLINKING
READY to go register your
bridge at Acu-Link.com
BOTH LIGHTS BLINKING
WAIT READY
READY
READY
STATUS
LIGHT 1
BLINKING
PRESS AND HOLD
for 4 to 6 seconds

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The Acu-Link Internet Bridge will upload your sensor data to the Acu-Link
Cloud (Acu-Link servers). Because the Acu-Link system is “cloud based”, the
same account info can be used to log-in on the website as well as the
mobile APP. This also means that changes are applied system wide as well.
Acu-Link Tip
1. Visit www.Acu-Link.com using a web browser.
3. Enter in your information to create your account. Click
“SAVE” to continue.
The main web site page, or DASHBOARD will now show
but will be empty or will show SAMPLE DATA for
evaluation. Your bridge information needs to be entered
to view your weather.
2. Click “Create Account”
Activate a Bridge - Online
The Bridge can be registered using a web browser on a
PC or mobile device.
Before attempting to activate your Bridge, make sure that
BOTH status lights are blinking rapidly.
www.acu-link.com
Click to save settings
Activate - Online

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My Web Bridges
DEVICE ID
(MAC Address)
The “Name” that you provide will appear on the dashboard as the bridge
name. It will also appear on the title bar of each widget. This helps you to
identify multiple bridges and locations, and allows you to customize your
information.
Acu-Link Tip
You can monitor multiple bridges in different locations under a single
Acu-Link account. For example, you can use Acu-Link to monitor a bridge at
home and a bridge at work, or other location. Add additional bridges
during the step pictured above by clicking on the “+” button.
Acu-Link Tip
Acu-Link Tip
Activate - Online
4. Select “SETUP MY BRIDGE” from the drop down menu
in the upper right corner of Acu-Link.com
5. Click on the “ + ” button to add your bridge.
6. Enter your unique DEVICE ID (MAC address) and the
installation address. NOTE: Latitude and longitude will fill
in automatically after you enter your address.
7. Click “SAVE” to complete the activation process. You
will then be returned to the DASHBOARD page. Widgets
will automatically show up on the dashboard.
Note: Widgets may display “-- --” values initially or may
not show at all. This is normal until data is received.
After a minute or so, press your web browserʼs
“REFRESH” or “RELOAD” button to refresh the page.
Click to save settings

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My Dashboard
Acu-Link.com Overview
The dashboard displays the widgets for your sensor(s).
From the dashboard you can access all of the features of
the Acu-Link system. Note that your browser needs to be
re-freshed to view the latest data.
My Sources
The “My Sources” list displays the widgets available for
your bridge. If you subscribe to a friendʼs bridge, itʼs
available shared sources will appear under the “My
Sources” list as well.
Widgets
Each data category is given itʼs own “widget” that
displays the latest sensor information retrieved, as well as
daily and weekly records. Each widget also allows you
to chart data and set alarms for that data category. Most
widgets also have a “settings” button which allows you to
rename the sensor, set sharing and unit preferences (ºC
or ºF, etc.).
Acu-Link - Online
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B
C
Manage Sensors: Add Sources
The “Manage Sensors” button is located at the top of the
“My Sources” list. When you click this button, the
“Manage Sensors” window appears showing the list of
sensor(s) your Bridge receives data from. If you want
these sensors available in the “My Sources” list, you can
add them by following the steps below:
Manage Sensors
Manage Sensors
3. Click “SAVE” 4. Sensor data
now available
1. Click on the
“Manage Sensors”
button
2. Click the “ + ” button
to add a sensor to the
dashboard source list

MyBridge-Wind
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There are minor differences in the information displayed on different
widgets. For example, the temperature widget has a recorded “low”
instead of an “average”. Also note that widgets DO NOT refresh
automatically, so refresh your browser to view the latest readings.
Acu-Link Tip
Widget Overview
Acu-Link - Online
Manage Sensors: Delete Sources
For each Acu-Link compatible sensor there is at least one
widget that will show a specific data category. Some
sensors have more than one widget. For example,
AcuRiteʼs 5-in-1 sensor has widgets for: wind speed and
direction (shown below), temperature, humidity and
rainfall.
The delete function tells Acu-Link to ignore a sensor that a
Bridge is receiving data from.
You can delete a sensor and its widgets by clicking the
sensorʼs red “X” button under the “My Sources” list. This
will remove it from your “My Sources” list and/or
dashboard. PLEASE NOTE that a deleted sensorʼs
historical data and charts are PERMANENTLY ERASED.
You can add sensors back later, if desired.
Click on the red “X” button to delete a
sensor and its widgets from your
My Sources list and dashboard.
recorded
high
time period
records toggle
sensorʼs wireless
reception strength
widget
title
chart
button
most
recent
readings
time/date
of most
recent
reading
sensor settings
button
alarm
settings
button
& status
indicator
close widget
(remove
from view)
reset records
recorded
average
units

MyBridge-Wind Wind-Backyard5N1
Clicktosavesettings
ClickontheGREEN
arrowsourceiconto
showthewidgeton
thedashboard
ClickontheRED
arrowicontohide
theweatherwidget
REMOVE
ADD
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Add & Remove Widgets
Acu-Link - Online
When you “show” widgets, they are placed on the dashboard in the order
that they were expanded. You cannot drag widgets to change their
placement on the dashboard. We recommend expanding your most utilized
widget first so that it will appear near the top of your dashboard.
Acu-Link Tip
Sensor Settings
Some widgets feature a “Settings” button. From the
Settings window you can rename the sensor, select units
(ºF or ºC, etc), and set sharing preferences, if you choose
to share your data.
Sensor Name
You can customize the title of a sensorʼs widgets in the
“Sensor Name” field. For example, you may place a
sensor in your basement to monitor temperature. You
could name that sensor “Basement”. The widget will then
appear with the name “Basement - Temperature”.
Share Sensor Data Online
You may wish to share your sensor data online. The
sharing preference in the “Sensor Settings” window
determines whether or not a sensor is visible to people
that follow your bridge. This will be covered in greater
detail in the “Sharing” section on page 22.

MyBridge-Wind
AcuRite 5n1-Wind
My Bridge - Wind
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Chart Historical Data
Acu-Link - Online
Some widgets feature a “Chart” button that allows you to
view a chart of that widgetʼs historical data.
You can view charts of multiple widgets together for
comparison, however only similar types of sensors are
allowed to be charted together. For example, wind
readings can be charted together, but not wind and
temperature readings.
Alarms: Text & Email Notification
Some widgets feature an “ALARM” button that allows you
to set custom alert notifications. Alerts can be sent to an
e-mail address or mobile phone via text message.*
The drop down menu allows you to
choose a Chart Period of:
Today, This Week, or This Month.
After changing the chart period,
you may need to wait a moment
for the chart to appear while the
historical data is being processed.
Click the “HIDE” button to
hide the chart temporarily.
Press “SHOW” to slide the
chart out again.
* Standard text messaging and data rates apply, check with your phone service provider for pricing.
Select the value for which you
wish receive an alert by using
the drop down menu. Then
activate the alert by clicking the
“ON” check box.
For Email Notification:
Enter the email address
that you want the email
alert to be delivered to.
Click the “ALARM” button
to set alert preferences
Click the “CHART”
button to view chart
555 555 5555
[e-mail]
For Text Message
Notification: Enter the
mobile phone number
you want the text
message alert sent to
and select the phone
service provider from the
“Cell Carrier” menu.
Click to save
settings

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Weather Select
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Weather Select Widgets
Acu-Link - Online
Weather Select widgets can show additional weather
information, like a personal weather forecast* based on
your AcuRite sensor data. Multiple Weather Select widgets
can be added to your dashboard.
*Please note: Weather forecast widgets require a few hours of
historical data before they can generate a forecast.
Under the “My
Sources” list, click
the Weather Select
GREEN arrow icon.
Use the drop down menu to
choose the type of Weather
Select widget you want to add
to your dashboard:
Click the “Settings” button to
specify the sensor you want
to use for your weather
forecasting data source and
to select your geographic
region.
Choose which sensor you
want the forecast to use
for temperature and
humidity data. If you
only have one sensor,
only one will be listed.
4 Hr. Forecast,
4-8 Hr. Forecast,
8-12 Hr. Forecast,
Wind Chill...etc.
1
2
3
4
5
Click to save settings
Click “Geographic Region” to
specify your geographic region.
This will be used to increase the
accuracy of your forecast.

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You do not need to own a Bridge in order to follow a friendʼs Bridge - you
simply need the MAC address of your friendʼs Bridge. This way, for
example, you can monitor your neighborʼs Bridge data using your own
Acu-Link.com account with their Bridge MAC address.
Acu-Link Tip
Share Bridge Information - An Overview
Acu-Link allows you to share your Bridge information with
other Acu-Link.com users, and also allows you to publish
your data to Weather Underground (wunderground.com),
a weather community website.
Follow a Friendʼs Bridge
To follow a Bridge, click on “Follow my Friendʼs Bridge” in
the drop down menu located in the top right corner on
Acu-Link.com.
Next, enter the MAC address of the bridge you want to
follow. Enter a “Nickname” to differentiate the Bridge
from your own Bridge or from other Bridges youʼre
following. The Nickname is only visible to you and your
account.
Acu-Link - Online
Click to save settings
My Bridge
Dadʼs Bridge
Dadʼs Bridge
The followed Bridge will now
appear in your “My
Sources” list and you will
see the sensors and widgets
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Share My Bridge
Acu-Link features a sharing option that lets you to publish
your data to the Weather Underground community at
www.wunderground.com.
To publish your Acu-Link data to Weather
Underground, you will first need to create an account
on Weather Underground. You can do this at the
following address:
Acu-Link - Online
C. Type in your weather
station ID that was
provided by Weather
Underground.
D. Type in the password
for your Weather
Underground account.
B. Choose the sensor that
you wish to publish the data
for by using the “Select
Sensor” drop down menu .
If you have multiple sensors,
they will all be listed here
for you to choose from.
A. Select your Bridge
from the “Select Acu-Link
Bridge” drop down
menu. If you have more
than one Bridge, they
will all be listed here for
you to choose from.
1
After you create your Weather Underground account
and add a weather station, return to Acu-Link.com and
click on “Share My Bridge” in the drop down menu
located in the top right corner:
2
Fill in the required fields to share your data with
Weather Underground:
3
http://www.wunderground.com/wxstation/signup.html
E. Check the box to “Enable
Weather Underground
Sharing” then Click “SAVE”
to finish.

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For iPhone/ iPod Touch/ iPad devices, download the
Acu-Link APP from the Apple APP store. For Android
devices, download the APP from the Android Market.
Or, install the APP by scanning a QR code below with a
smart phone QR code reader:
1. After you have installed the
Acu-Link APP, tap on the Acu-Link
icon to open the application.
2. If you are a new Acu-Link user, tap the “Create New
Account” button. If you already have an Acu-Link
account, enter your information and tap the “Login”
button.
3. Fill in your account information to create your account.
Install the Acu-Link Mobile APP
for iPhone®or Android®Devices
Activate your Bridge - Mobile App
Your Bridge can be activated by following these directions
with a compatible mobile device:
acu-link
Acu-Link
INSTALL
The “Nickname” you enter
will appear on your Acu-Link
dashboard as the Bridge
name. It will also appear on
the title bar of each data
page. This helps you to
identify multiple Bridges and
locations, and allows you to
personalize your data. Note
that if you enter in a
nickname or e-mail address
that is already taken you will
receive an error message.
If you already created an
Acu-Link account online at
Acu-Link.com, you donʼt need
to create another account on
the APP. Simply enter in your
Acu-Link.com e-mail and
password login information.
Registration - Mobile APP
The iPhone APP is shown in this manual, the Android APP is similar. Android
specific operations will be highlighted with a “ ” in this manual.
Acu-Link Tip
Activate - Mobile APP
Scan for Acu-Link
Apple APP: Scan for Acu-Link Android APP:

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The APP will not show any sensor data until you activate
your bridge. Your Bridge information needs to be entered to
view your data.
Configuration
Account
View Map
Save
Activation
The “Bridge name” that you enter appears on your dashboard as the
Bridge name. It will also appear on the title bar of each widget. This helps
you to identify multiple bridges and locations.
Acu-Link Tip
6. Enter your unique DEVICE ID (MAC address) and the
location that the Bridge will be operating from.
7. Tap the “View Map” button to verify that your location
is correct on the map.
8. Tap the “Save” button to return to the Configuration
page.
Activate - Mobile APP
4. Tap the “wrench” icon on the top right of the display
to access the Configuration page. On the Configuration
page you can edit your Nickname, Location, Acu-Link
registration, notification preference and email address.
5. From the Configuration page “Account” tab you can
activate your Bridge or logout of the APP. Tap the
“Activation” button to activate your Bridge.
MAC Address
Acu-Link Tip
My Bridge
123456000000
1234 Any Street
City
MA
12345
123456000000
My Bridge
Android Users press the “Menu”
button within the APP to access
the configuration menu
or

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The Acu-Link APP organizes your sensor information into
“Data Pages.” These pages are organized by category:
temperature, humidity, wind, rainfall, pressure, forecast.
Need to install the APP? See page 26 of this manual for
installation instructions.
*If you have more than one sensor reporting data to
your Bridge, you can view the data from the different
sensors on the Data Page by using the arrows indicated
above.
Acu-Link - Mobile APP
Acu-Link Mobile APP Overview
configuration
menu
sensor settings
sensorʼs wireless
reception signal
strength
view data for
multiple sensors*
data page
title
alarm button
/indicator
quick historical
data chart
refresh
data page
data
page access
The Data Page has
a quick chart of
historical hourly/daily data
Tap the “Records” tab
to view long-term records.
Tap the “Current” tab
to return to the
quick chart view.
hours/days
chart toggle
records
most recent
reading
time/date
of recent
reading
todayʼs
records
66º
+10º
66º
7777 76 74 73 73
+10º
view data
for multiple
sensors*
Records
Some Data Pages feature a quick chart of recent data
recorded, as well as a “Records” button that lets you view
long-term records.
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If you remove a sensor using the Acu-Link APP or using Acu-Link.com, you
will also lose the records associated with that sensor.
Acu-Link Tip
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Acu-Link - Mobile APP
Tap the “Settings” tab
to view/edit sensor settings.
Tap the “Current” tab
to view current readings.
Sensor Settings
Some Data Pages feature a “SETTINGS” tab that lets you
view additional information about the sensor. On the
Settings tab you can customize the name of your sensor by
using the “SENSOR NAME” field. This functionality can be
helpful if you have multiple sensors in different locations.
For example, you may have a sensor located in the yard
and another one located in your basement, so you can
name one “Yard” and the other “Basement”.
Alarms: Text & Email Notification
Some Data Pages feature an “ALARM” button that allows
you to set custom alert notifications. Alerts can be sent to
an e-mail address or mobile
phone via text message.*
* Standard text messaging and data rates apply, check with your service provider for pricing.
Click the “ALARM”
button to set alert
preferences and to
turn the alarm on
or off
Tap “SAVE” to save alarm settings
when you are finished
Tap to adjust the LOW alarm
trigger value (if applicable)
Tap to enter/edit the EMAIL
address that you want the email
alert to be delivered to.
Tap to enter/edit the mobile
phone number that you want
the TEXT message alert sent to.
Tap to adjust the HIGH alarm
trigger value (if applicable)
Tap to customize the sensorʼs
name. The sensor name
appears on related Data Pages.
Choose “ENGLISH” (ºF) or
“METRIC” (ºC) display units
Allow this sensor to be visible to
other users that you are sharing
your Bridge with
Press “REMOVE” if you no
longer want to view or track
this sensorsʼ data.
CAUTION: Removing a sensor
will PERMANENTLY ERASE its
historical data records.
Note that the customizations you make using the Acu-Link
APP (such as sensor name changes, etc.) will be reflected in
the Acu-Link software online at Acu-Link.com.

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Acu-Link - Mobile APP
Dashboard View
The Acu-Link mobile APP features a “DASHBOARD” that
you can customize with the data that you view the most. To
view your dashboard, rotate your mobile device 90º so
that the display is in landscape view, or horizontal format.
By default, the dashboard will be empty.
The dashboard will automatically remember the Data
Pages you added. When you view the Acu-Link APP in
horizontal mode, you will see your favorites on the
dashboard.
To remove data from your dashboard, first view the
dashboard. Then, swipe (from right to left) on the data
that you wish to remove. A prompt will ask you if youʼd
like to remove the item from the dashboard. Hit OK to
confirm removal.
To add data to the dashboard, first make sure your device
is positioned in the vertical viewing mode. Then, navigate
to the desired Data Page. Next, “swipe” (Android: Long
Press) your finger across the page from RIGHT TO LEFT to
add the data to your dashboard. You may add up to 5
data pages to the dashboard for quick viewing.
If the dashboard view does not appear when you rotate your device, you
may have your screen orientation locked. Check the mobile device settings.
Alternatively, some devices do not have an alternate orientation option. In
that case, the dashboard feature is not available.
Acu-Link Tip
Swipe right to left to REMOVE data from the dashboard.
Rotate display 90º to
horizontal orientation
to view the dashboard
Android Users use “Long Press”
Android Users use “Long Press”
SwipelefttorighttoADD
tothedashboard
VERTICAL
HORIZONTAL

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Acu-Link - Mobile APP
Weather Forecast
The Acu-Link mobile APP can generate a personal weather
forecast using your AcuRite sensor data.
The forecasting feature requires some basic setup before it
can begin calculating and displaying your forecast.
Tap the wrench located on the top right of the forecast
page to enter your forecast settings. Under “Forecast
Settings” select the sensor you wish to use and the
geographic region itʼs located in to generate a forecast.
After saving your selections, the forecast icons will appear
after 4 hours of data is collected. The Forecast will
become more accurate over time as more data is collected
and analyzed.
Forecast SettingsForecast Page