Frequently Asked Questions

Personal Weather Station Comparison Chart: https://ambientweather.com/weather-station-comparison-chart

The following is a comparison of specifications and features for the Ambient Weather station brands.

1. Falcon Series
   WS-8480

2. Observer Series
   WS-1201-IP

3. Osprey Series
   WS-2902C
   WS-1900A
   WS-1550-IP

4. Osprey Series
   WS-2000
   WS-5000

5. WS-7000 Series
   WS-7078
   WS-7079

6. WS-100 Series:
   WS-100

7. ColorView Series:
   WS-50

Each brand shares the same sensor array (Falcon, Osprey, Observer, ColorView), but have different console and Internet features.

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It will not. The device will only connect to a wifi routers main 2.4GHz signal. It will not connect to a guest account or a Mesh networks secondary nodes. To get around having to use a wifi router you can use our Observerip module which will connect directly to a router via an ethernet cable and remove the need for wifi.

If you changed your network configuration or your WiFi password:

1. Unplug power to modem, router and console (unplug AC adapter and/or remove batteries).
2. Plug power back into the cable Modem and let it sync back up with the network.
3. Plug power back into the Router and let it sync up.
4. Plug AC adapter back into the console.
5. Wait 5 minutes then click corresponding link below and follow the instructions.

If that did not get you connected the below guides for your weather station will help you get connected

WS-2902

Android Device: I Cannot Connect My WS-2902 To WiFi, Android

Iphone: I Cannot Connect My WS-2902 To WiFi, Apple Or IOS

WS-2902A, WS-2902B, WS-2902C: I Cannot Connect The WS-2902A,WS-2902B,WS-2902C Console To WiFi.

WS-2902D: How do I connect my WS-2902D to Wi-Fi.

WS-2000, WS-5000, WS-4000: How Do I Connect The WS-2000/WS-5000 To WiFi And The Internet

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WS-50: How Do I Connect My The WS-50 To WiFi?

WS-100: How To Connect The WS-100 To Wifi And The Internet

WS-7078,WS-7079: How Do I Access The User Interface Panel, WS-7078 And WS-7079

WS-8480: How Do I Access The User Interface Panel, Falcon Series.

WS-8482: How Do I Connect The WS-8482 To WiFi And The Internet?

Latest WS-50 Firmware Upgrade:

• Version 1.2.1

Important Note:
If you are running Version 1.0.1, you cannot upgrade.

Instructions:

Download the firmware update file above  to your PC or Mac. You cannot download a file to your tablet or mobile phone.

When you first power up the console, or press and hold the MIN/MAX- button for three seconds, the WiFi icon   will flash to signify that it has entered wireless access point (WAP) mode, and is ready to connect to the console’s WiFi.

Connect to the console’s WiFi. The console’s network name begins with WeatherHome, followed by a unique code:

Once completed, you will return your device to the normal WiFi settings.

Once connected to the console WiFi, open any web browser, and enter the following IP address into the address bar:

• http://192.168.5.1/upgrade.html

to access the console’s upgrade web interface.

Tap Select File and browse to the binary (bin) file you downloaded to your PC or Mac.

Once complete, your computer will automatically reconnect to your default WiFi connection.

If your station stops reporting to AmbientWeather.net, you will need to perform a factory reset of the console:

History:

Version 1.2.1 – March 2, 2020

• Added monthly and total rain values to AmbientWeather.net

Versions 1.0.2 – October 21, 2019

• Improved WiFi connectivity

Version 1.0.1 – May 10, 2019

• Fixed bug where it would show the wind and rain tile when the sensors are not present.

Product Manual
https://ambientweather.com/mwdownloads/download/link/id/569/

Product Page
https://www.ambientweather.com/amws50c.html

IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure the console is plugged into AC power. It will not connect to WiFi otherwise.

1. When you first power up the console, or press and hold the MIN/MAX- button for three seconds, the WiFi icon   will flash to signify that it has entered wireless access point (WAP) mode, and is ready to connect to the console’s WiFi.
2. You can use your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smart phone to connect to the console’s WiFi. The console’s network name begins with WeatherHome, followed by a unique code.Choose your WiFi network settings  and connect to the WeatherHome, as shown in Figure 52 (your WiFi network name may be slightly different, but will always begin with WeatherHome).

   

3. Once connected to the console WiFi, open any web browser, and enter the following IP address into the address bar:

   http://192.168.5.1

   to access the console’s web interface.

   Note: Some browsers will treat 192.168.5.1 as a search, so make sure you include the header http://,

   or: http://192.168.5.1 not 192.168.5.1.

4.  Enter your 2.4 GHz router name or SSID, password, time zone and Daylight Saving Time into the web interface (see figure below), and tap Save.

   

5. Once the setup is complete, disconnect your device from the console WiFi. Otherwise, the console will automatically exit WAP mode.

**NOTE** MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER THAT CAME WITH YOUR CONSOLE. THE CONSOLE WILL NOT CONNECT TO WIFI WITHOUT THE POWER ADAPTER BEING USED.

Product Manual
https://ambientweather.com/mwdownloads/download/link/id/569/

Product Page
https://www.ambientweather.com/amws50c.html

The WS-50-C is a WiFi connected device that receives sensor data from a variety of sensors, displays and configures this data, and sends it to your WiFi router and the Internet.

The following items are may be packaged or sold separately with the WS-50-C:

Product Manual
https://ambientweather.com/mwdownloads/download/link/id/569/

Product Page
https://www.ambientweather.com/amws50c.html

Once connected to the console WiFi, open any web browser, and enter the following IP address into the address bar:

http://192.168.5.1

to access the console’s web interface.

 Note: Some browsers will treat 192.168.5.1 as a search, so make sure you include the header http://,

or: http://192.168.5.1 not 192.168.5.1.

Enter your 2.4 GHz router name or SSID, password, time zone and Daylight Saving Time into the web interface (Figure 56), and tap Save.

Product Manual
https://ambientweather.com/mwdownloads/download/link/id/569/

Product Page
https://www.ambientweather.com/amws50c.html

WS-50: How do I reset to Factory Default

1. Unplug the power adapter.

2. Press and hold the MIN/MAX button and plug in the power adapter

3. Wait three seconds after plugging in the AC adapter then let go of the MIN/MAX button

WS-50: Wifi device unable to locate Wireless Network Connection ‘WeatherHome’

If your WS-50 console has the wifi symbol  flashing but is unable to locate the Wireless Network Connection ‘WeatherHome’ please verify you are using the AC adapter that came with the WS-50. This adapter is 5.9 volts. If using a different AC adapter it may not have the correct voltage to work properly.

Since the WS-50 can be bundled as a complete weather station, the channel 1 sensor is treated as the outdoor sensor on AmbientWeather.net.

If this is not appropriate for your application, you can switch to channel 2. In addition, you can also change the label to something more descriptive:

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Product Manual
https://ambientweather.com/mwdownloads/download/link/id/569/

Product Page
https://www.ambientweather.com/amws50c.html

At this time this weather station does not send annual rain to AmbientWeather.net

Ambient Weather stations are not designed to connect and send data over an open-air Internet connection such as cellular or satellite-based Internet. Even though the station may connect we cannot guarantee that it will send data consistently. This is due to a concept called Time to Live or TTL which states that our website is expecting data to arrive at a specific interval. The way data packets are handled by these type of connections does not allow the data to arrive when our website is expecting it. Therefore, the data is rejected as being invalid for not arriving at the correct time and you may see no data transmitting or inconsistent data transmission.

Ambient Weather stations are not designed to connect and send data over an open-air Internet connection such as cellular or satellite-based Internet. Even though the station may connect we cannot guarantee that it will send data consistently. This is due to a concept called Time to Live or TTL which states that our website is expecting data to arrive at a specific interval. The way data packets are handled by these type of connections does not allow the data to arrive when our website is expecting it. Therefore, the data is rejected as being invalid for not arriving at the correct time and you may see no data transmitting or inconsistent data transmission.