Ambient Weather Support

WS-50 Firmware Upgrade

Latest WS-50 Firmware Upgrade:


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:

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:

WS-50: How Do I Reset To Factory Default

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