Weather station for home - and you always know the weather

To determine the outside temperature, a thermometer was used previously, which was placed outside, and a mechanical barometer was used to measure other data - pressure, humidity, precipitation, and the like. Today, everything is much simpler: it is enough to purchase home weather stations of different designs to be always aware of weather changes.

Many readers have never even heard of such modern devices, but they exist. You can buy them in specialized stores, and to find out as much as possible about these unique products, we strongly recommend that you read this article.

What is a home weather station and why is it needed

A modern station for determining weather changes is installed in your home and consists of two blocks:

1. Display - it is located inside the apartment and shows all the main parameters: outdoor temperature, pressure in mm. Hg. Art. and humidity in percent, and also warns of precipitation, increased wind.
2. The second is a sensor that is located outside the house and monitors all the necessary indicators.

Manufacturers of domestic weather stations offer users two types of original devices: wired and wireless, in the first case the display and the sensor are connected by wires, but this design is already little used.

Wireless weather station is different in that the display perceives all signals over the Wi-Fi system from one or more sensors. Experts believe that the most advanced system is up to five remote sensors, which are located in different places of the suburban area, for example, not only on the main building, but also on utility rooms, in several places of the fence, in order to get a complete picture of the weather on the street.

The fact is that a weather station with a wireless sensor installed on the building does not give a complete picture, because the walls of the house heat up and affect the reading of the outdoor temperature even when it is located in the shade. If the sensors are installed in different places of the site, the picture of weather conditions will be much more accurate.

In addition to the remote analyzer, another sensor is built into the display that detects room temperature and humidity inside the room. In addition to the built-in barometer, manufacturers equip most modern home weather stations with clocks, calendars, even lunar ones, which is suitable for gardeners. The clock can be set manually or via the wireless interface.

The range of the model range of wireless weather stations is quite wide, you can choose to your taste: black-and-white screen or digital analogues of the latest generation with weather conditions in animation mode. Power is supplied from the mains or from built-in batteries. A watch with a built-in weather station for the home with a remote sensor is also for sale.

Principle of operation

To obtain the necessary information, a mobile version of the remote sensor is used, which is located outdoors at a distance of up to 100 m, the data coming from the device is processed by the electronic system built into the display, so the room weather station periodically provides weather changes for the user. Some models of the best weather stations can be connected to a stationary PC or laptop.

For example, consider the operation of a budget weather station with a barometer and an external sensor. The main parameters that it measures:

1. Indoor temperature and humidity are measured using a highly sensitive thermo-hygro sensor integrated in the receiver housing.
2. Changes in atmospheric temperature are made by a temperature sensor, which is located outside the apartment, data is transmitted at intervals from 5 seconds to several minutes - it depends on the model. It uses a radio channel or Wi-Fi system.
3. Atmospheric pressure is measured by the built-in electronic type barometer in units that the user sets, available options: mm. Hg. Art., kPa and kg / sq. cm.

Based on the collected data for a certain period of time, the device independently makes a weather forecast and displays it in the form of weather symbols.

Such a mobile system is designed for minimal consumption of electric energy, which is especially appreciated by economical users. The display, designed for an apartment or any room, is necessarily equipped with internal illumination, so that a contrasting image simplifies the reading of readings at any time of the day.

Kinds

The following types of weather stations:

1. Devices with wires, the sensor is carried outside the premises, but it is connected to the station with a wire.
2. Wireless products.
3. Weather stations for professionals.
4. Internet devices.

The first view is gradually disappearing from store shelves, although they are inferior in parameters to nothing, but the second option is much easier to install and use, so users try to choose wireless weather stations. They are not limited by anything and the indoor unit can be moved to any room at the request of users.

Wi-Fi models have these advantages:

1. They can predict the weather ahead for a day or more.
2. When properly configured, the sensors show the wind speed.
3. Different models have individual distances from the indoor unit to the outdoor sensor, but they all vary between 3-100 m.
4. The manufacturers of such equipment have a tendency to bundle products with software carriers. In appearance, these are small disks, with their help you can establish communication with a computer or smartphone.
5. The temperature range for remote sensors is -30— + 50 ° С, and the time range is from 5 sec to 5 minutes.
6. Atmospheric pressure is displayed in any user-friendly units.

If the selected weather station is powered by batteries, the display indicates the charge level, which must be monitored in order to replace the energy source in time.

Key features, pros and cons

All models of similar equipment can perform the following functions:

1. Measurement of temperature inside and outside. Units are degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
2. Measurement of air humidity, and the hygrometer is used remote and internal, built into the indoor unit.
3. Precipitation data for a certain period - this feature is only available in premium devices.
4. Wind direction and speed can be measured in all acceptable units.
5. Short-term weather forecast.
6. Diagram of changes in temperature and humidity for a certain period.
7. The device memory stores maximum and minimum values ​​of temperature and humidity.
8. Shows the degree of battery discharge.

This all applies to the advantages of the equipment, and the main disadvantages are:

• insignificant discrepancies between the reference and performed measurements, which is not a big flaw for users, where the tendency to increase or decrease the main values ​​is much more important;
• subzero temperatures significantly reduce the charge in the batteries, which is solved only by warming the battery compartment.

Remember that you only need to buy products from a trusted manufacturer, which has service centers in Russia.

Sensors

Now the century of wireless communications is coming, therefore, the choice of users is for sensors transmitting a signal without a wire, as with household appliances: before there was basically a mechanical control system, and now everyone is trying to purchase equipment with an electronic analogue.

When installing the sensor in an apartment building, consider fixing it in case of strong wind with a thin rope or thick and strong fishing line. Up to 12 analyzers can be connected to the station.

How to choose a weather station

All models constructively consist of a database, the task of which is to process incoming data and display them, and analyzers installed outdoors. The cost of each model is noticeably different, it depends not only on the number of sensors: simple products have no more than three, but also on the material and filling of the display, where a compact control unit and other very useful components can be located.

Some stations are powered only from the network, but nowadays they have wireless analogues that can be transferred to any convenient place in an apartment or a private house. For stable operation, finger-type batteries are used, which are inserted into the power supply, designed for 2, and sometimes 6 pieces. A more expensive option is Li-On batteries, with them you do not have to spend money on the purchase of batteries.

The sensors are also powered by batteries, you only need to choose with finger-type counterparts, and the best option is self-charging devices, because the battery quickly loses its charge, regardless of the company that made them, and they often have to be replaced. Pay attention to moisture protection and resistance to mechanical stress, as well as from attacks by insects and small rodents.

Do not believe the advertising that such products predict the weather ahead for 1-2 weeks, this is impossible according to experts, to really buy equipment that will give an accurate forecast for 24-36 hours in advance and no more. The display graphics are in second place, and the backlight, font size, color image, all these are secondary advantages of the equipment. More important is the temperature regime under which your equipment continues to work, because many analyzers break already at -5 degrees, and the best can withstand below -30 ° C.

Rating

We present to your attention a top overview of models of manufacturers from different countries, some of them have exactly the same Swiss precision and impeccable reliability.

La crosse ws9057

• Case Material: Plastic
• Temperature range: -40 to +60 ° C
• Remote sensor:
• power supply - 2xAA, IEC LR6, 1,5V
• reception range - 100 m
• size - 38.2x128.3x21.2
• Data transfer: every 6 s
• Transmit Frequency: 915 MHz
• Weather Station Power: 2xC, R14, 1.5V
• Dimensions: 190x190x37xmm
• Weight: 380g
• Warranty / Manufacturer: 12 months / France

Before purchasing a model, users must pre-determine its installation location, since the base location is only on the wall.

Uniel UTV-64

• Case Material: Plastic
• Temperature range: -40— + 60
• Remote sensor:
• power supply: 2 x AAA (LR 03)
• reception range - 30 m
• Data transfer: every 45 sec
• Transmission Frequency: 433.92 MHz
• Display:
• type - LCD
• size - 82x82 mm
• backlight - in stock
• Dimensions: 133x133x62 mm
• Weight: 540 g
• Warranty / Manufacturer: 1 year / China

This model can be based on a wall or a table; a data signal is transmitted via radio.

HAMA EWS-800

• Case Material: Plastic
• Temperature range: -40— + 65 ° C
• Remote sensor:
• quantity - 1 pc.
• reception range - up to 100 m
• water resistance - IPx3
• Data Transfer: every 48 sec
• Transmission Frequency: 433.92 MHz
• Food:
• display - 2 AA batteries
• analyzer - 3xAAA
• Dimensions: no data
• Weight: no data
• Warranty / Manufacturer: 1 year / Germany, China

RST 02523

• Case Material: Plastic
• Temperature range: -50— + 60 ° C
• Remote sensor:
• number - up to 5, one set
• reception range - 100 m
• food - 4xAAA
• dimensions - 125x55x25 mm
• Data Interval: 10 sec
• Transmission Frequency: 433.92 MHz
• Power: CR2032 batteries
• Dimensions: 170x120x9
• Weight: 1 kg
• Development / Manufacturer: Sweden-Russia / China

The animated weather station has a super slim body on graceful legs and advanced functionality. Basic placement on a table or bedside table.

Netatmo Urban Weather Station

• Item Type: Weather Station for Android / iPhone / iPad / iPod touch
• Sensor housing material: aluminum
• Temperature Range: -40 + 65 ° C
• Remote sensor:
• quantity - 2 pcs.
• reception range - 100 m
• dimensions - 155 / 105x45x45 mm
• Data Transfer: Wi-Fi
• Food:
• from the network
• 2 x AAA batteries (LR 03) - half a year
• Weight: 185g
• Warranty / Manufacturer: 1 year / China

The weather station developed by French experts is a huge step forward among all existing weather stations for home use.

Buro h103g

• Case Material: Plastic
• Temperature range: -50— + 70 ° C
• Remote sensor:
• quantity - up to three pieces
• reception range - 80 m
• dimensions - 60x94x22 mm
• Data Transfer: Every Minute
• Transmit Frequency: 433 MHz
• Power: AAA batteries
• Dimensions: 117x72x23 mm
• Weight: 105g
• Warranty / Manufacturer: 12 months / China

Excellent budget weather station for any population.

BRIG + M-47 new

• Item Type: Home Weather Station
• Case Material: Polished Wood
• Location: Wall
• Measuring range:
• pressure - 710-800 mm. Hg. Art.
• t - -20— + 50 ° C
• humidity - 0-100%, rH
• Diameters of devices:
• barometer - 90 mm
• thermometer - 70 mm
• hygrometer - 70 mm
• Dimensions: 380x150x40 mm
• Weight: 900g
• Warranty: 12 months
• Manufacturer: Russia

RST 05301

• Item Type: Home Weather Station
• Location: wall-mounted
• Case Material: Matte Polished Wood
• Measuring range:
• pressure - 710-790 mm. Hg. Art.,
• t - -10— + 50 ° C (alcohol thermometer)
• humidity - 0-100%
• Display Diameter:
• barometer - 105 mm
• hygrometer - 70 mm
• Appointment: harbinger of weather
• Dimensions: 460x100x25 mm
• Warranty: 12 months
• Manufacturer: Sweden

This home weather station from the series of the Coat of Arms of the Russian Empire will decorate any interior from the office of a public servant to the office.

Ea2 BL502

• Case Material: Plastic
• Temperature range: -40— + 50 ° C
• Remote sensor:
• quantity - up to 3 pcs., one set
• reception range - 30 m
• Data Transfer: every 36 sec
• Transmission Frequency: 433.92 MHz
• Power: Standalone, 2 x AAA (LR 03)
• Dimensions: 160x80x19 mm
• Weight: 260g
• Warranty / Manufacturer: 1 year / China

Oregon Scientific BAR806

• Case Material: Plastic
• Temperature range: -20— + 60 ° C
• Remote sensor:
• quantity - 3 pcs.
• reception range - 30 m
• food - 1xAA
• dimensions - 96x50x22 mm
• weight - 62 g (without batteries)
• Data transfer: after 40 sec
• Transmit Frequency: 443 MHz
• Power: 3xAA
• Dimensions: 160x94x46 mm
• Weight: 222 g
• Manufacturer: USA

findings

A wide range of weather stations from different manufacturers makes the acquisition quite difficult, but if the user knows exactly for what needs he needs to buy such equipment, then the choice is much easier. We tried to talk about all the nuances of home wireless devices, and which model to choose for yourself is your personal business.