La Crosse Technology V15-AU User manual

MODEL NUMBER V15-AU
SET UP GUIDE
Wi-Fi COLOUR FORECAST
STATION

Table of Contents
BASICS
Initial Setup
Station Settings
Buttons
LCD Display Brightness
Auto-Dim Settings
Low Battery Indicators
02
06
07
08
08
16
TEMP. AND HUMIDITY
Viewing Current
Conditions
Accessing Indoor/Outdoor
Readings
Viewing TH Records
Temp. & Humidity Alerts
09-13
09
12
13
APPENDIX
Specifications
Cautions/Statements
Coin Cell Battery Warnings
Warranty
Recycling and Disposal
Factory Reset
18
18-20
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20
21
21
LA CROSSE VIEW
Connecting to the App
Connecting Your Station
Adding Your Sensor to
the App
Manually Add Sensor to
the App
03
04
05
05
FORECAST
Viewing Your Forecast Data
Viewing Extended Forecasts
Standalone Forecast Icons
Enhanced Forecast Data
Relative Pressure
13
14
15
15
16
SENSORS
Placement & Mounting
Add-On Sensors
Adding Extra Sensors
17
17
17

02
Initial Setup
Power Up
Note: It may take up to 10 minutes for your sensor data to appear on your
station’s screen.
BASICS
Weather Station
Insert the Power Cord into a USB Power Adapter (not included), but sure the adapter is securely
plugged into a working outlet. Then insert the Power Jack end into the back of the station.
Remove the Insulation Tab from the station’s Battery Compartment.
Thermo-Hygro Sensor
Install 2 fresh “AA” batteries according to polarity and replace battery cover. The blue LED light
will flash when transmitting.
Back of Station
(V15-AU)
Thermo-Hygro Sensor
(LTV-TH5i)
Power Jack

03
Connecting to the App
LA CROSSE VIEW
Download the La Crosse View App
Visit the App Store or Google Play Store to download the free
La Crosse View app onto your mobile device.
Stay connected to your home anytime, anywhere with the
La Crosse View app.
Monitor your home environment and set custom alerts to
notify you when conditions change.
Connecting your station is optional and the display will
function as a standalone unit without the Wi-Fi connection.
However, we recommend connecting during the initial
setup, as it will save you time and allows access to some
advanced features right away.
Launch the App
Connecting Your Station to the App
Open the La Crosse View app. Follow the on-screen setup instructions
to create an account, add new devices, and connect your station to
your Wi-Fi network.
Stay Connected to Your Home
Anytime, Anywhere.
Now that you’ve created your La Crosse View account, it’s time to add your station into your account
and connect your station to your home router using the La Crosse View app.
NOTE: For the steps listed on the next page, you’ll need your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password.
Make sure your mobile device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

04
Adding and Connecting Your Station to Wi-Fi
LA CROSSE VIEW
Checking Your Station’s Wi-Fi Status
Press the SET button on the top of the station to view your Wi-Fi Status.
Having Trouble Connecting to Wi-Fi?
The app should guide you through the best method for your Wi-Fi network and router. However, if you
have trouble connecting, please go to: bit.ly/v15_wifi or scan the QR code. This will explain additional
connectivity options, including connecting by WPS or contacting our technical support team for
further assistance.
ALL OK CONNECTED: Your station is connected to your
Wi-Fi and its data should be available on the station and
in the app.
SEE APP TO CONNECT: Check the app for notifications.
NO WEATHER SERVICE: Your Internet weather and time
services are not connecting. These should resolve on their
own, please be patient.
LOST WIFI: Check your router and network connections.
The La Crosse View app is required to connect the station to your Wi-Fi network. Download, install,
and log into your La Crosse View account first.
New User Initial Setup: When first setting up your
station, the app will lead you through a series of
instructions to help get your station added into your
account and connected to your home Wi-Fi network.
Manually Add & Connect Display: After the initial walkthrough,
stations can be added and connected via the Devices tab in the
app’s main menu. Simply tap the Add Device or +button at the
bottom of the Devices page in the app.
1.
Follow the initial app instructions or manually add the display into your account.2.
Next, the app will prompt you to use your phone to scan the device ID barcode located on the back of
steps. You can complete either step separately after if you have any trouble.
When connected, the station will beep, and time and forecast information should populate on the
display. The indicator will become solid.
3.
4.

Add Your Sensors to the App
LA CROSSE VIEW
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123456-ABC
* This step is only required if you do not receive the Add Device notification within the app.
Prior to mounting/positioning your sensor, make sure your station is receiving sensor data.
Upon getting the station connected to your Wi-Fi network, the app will
explain how your connected sensor should be brought in. Within the
next 15 minutes, you should receive an Add Device notification in your
app. This is indicated by the Red Cloud and the numbers inside of it.
Tap this icon to begin adding your sensor into the app.
1.
Manually Add Your Sensor to the App*
3.
4.
2.
Open your La Crosse View app. On the Main Menu, scroll to
ADD/EDIT and select DEVICES.
Scan the Barcode on your Sensor or type in the Device ID
manually.
Confirm the sensor image and Device ID and add a Device
Name and Location Name. Select DONE.
On the Devices page, select the ADD DEVICE or PLUS (+) button.
123456-ABC
Back of Sensor

Station Settings
BASICS
When the station is first powered on, it will begin searching for the sensor, which should
connect within 10 minutes.
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Settings Menu Order
• Greeting/HELLO
• Language (English/Spanish/French/German)
• Beep OFF/ON
• 12/24 Hour Time Format
• Hour | Minutes | Year | Month | Date
• Calendar Order Date/Month or Month/Date
• Temperature Units (Celsius/Fahrenheit)
• Pressure Units (hPa/InHg)
• Pressure Number Setting
The default pressure reading is 1013 hPa (29.91 InHg).
The station will acclimate on it’s own if the pressure
number is not set. Learn more on page 16
• THANK YOU
Important: Settings such as language and units of measure must
be set manually within the station’s Settings Menu. These are not
controlled by the La Crosse View app.
The language selected will aect menu instructions as well as
weekday and month readouts.
Weekday will set automatically after year, month, and date
settings are adjusted.
When in 24 hour time format, seconds will show in place of
AM/PM markings.
If you’re connected to Wi-Fi, the time/date will automatically
update from the Internet. See pages 3-4 for more info.
Navigating the Settings Menu
To manually set language, time/date, and other
settings, hold the SET button to enter the
Settings Menu.
1.
Use the +/- buttons on the top of the station to
adjust the values.
2.
Press the SET button to confirm your selection
and move to the next setting.
3.
You may exit the Settings Menu at any time by
pressing the button on the front of the station.
4.

Buttons
BASICS
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1. ALERTS: Hold to enter alerts setting.
Use +/-
3. EXTRA SENSOR: Press to view sensor ID
numbers. Hold to add sensors. While viewing,
hold the MINUS button delete the sensor.
2. TEMP: Press to view Temp. and Humidity History.
While viewing, hold MINUS button to reset the
history reading.
4. SET: Press to view Wi-Fi status. Hold to enter
Settings Menu.
5. PLUS/MINUS (+/-): Use to adjust values.
7. FORECAST REFRESH*: Press to refresh
Forecast Readings.
9. BACKLIGHT ( ): Press to adjust backlight.
Hold to enter Auto-Dim settings.
8. FORECAST/PRECIP. ( )*: Press to change
Forecast Times. Hold to select Percent of
Precipitation or Amount of Precipitation reading.
10. WIFI: Press during initial setup for Wi-Fi
Connection. Hold to re-enter Configuration
Mode and clear previous Wi-Fi settings.
* Your display must be connected to Wi-Fi to receive Daily/Hourly forecast information.
Front of Station Back of Station
6. IN/OUT: Press to view switch between Indoor or
Outdoor Temperature/Humidity display or autoscroll.

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LCD Display Brightness
The Auto-Dim Icon ( ) will appear on the LCD when the Auto-Dim feature is activated.
BASICS
Please Note: Only the hour can be set.
Auto-Dim Settings
Program your display to automatically
dim during preselected times.
Adjusting the LCD Display Brightness
Press the button to adjust the backlight
intensity. There are 4 brightness levels,
plus an o option.
1. Hold the button to enter the
Auto-Dim Settings Menu.
2. Press the +/- buttons to turn the
Auto-Dim feature on or o.
Press to confirm.
3. Press the +/- buttons to adjust the
starting hour. Press to confirm.
4. Press the +/- buttons to adjust the
stopping hour. Press to confirm
and exit.

Viewing Current Conditions
TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY
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Your indoor/outdoor temperature and humidity readings
share the same section on the LCD.
Press the IN/OUT button on the top of the station to
switch between Indoor and Outdoor readings, or select
the Auto-Scroll option to alternate between readings.
Accessing Indoor/Outdoor Readings
Indoor Data Example
Indicated by house icon in top left
Outdoor Data Example
Indicated by tree icon in top right
Programming the Auto-Scroll Option
Press the IN/OUT button until AUTOSCROLL
TEMP DATA appears on the LCD.
To deactivate the Auto-Scroll option, press the
IN/OUT button until the Auto-Scroll Icon ( )
disappears. The station will stay on your
current selection.
The Auto-Scroll icon ( ) located in the bottom
left corner will appear when active.