Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
AcuRite 01012M Weather Station with Access for Remote Monitoring Compatible with Amazon Alexa
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
895
Old Reviews
457
Unverified
105
Spam Test
!
Review Analysis - 333 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Product Reliability
53working, years, unit, lasted, stopped working
+51%
-49%
" ... They returned it to me after 2 months and it worked fine for the next 2 years. ... "
" ... This unit replaces one that was 10 years old. ... "
" ... Weve had it for about a year and is still running strong ... "
" ... No mechanical issues. ... "
" ... I brought it inside twice and it started working again. ... After a week of sitting on the dining room table, it suddenly started working again. ... The second time it was inside for a couple of days before it started working again. ... "
" ... I will update later. ... "
" ... Worked right away. ... "
" ... Bought to replace a La Crosse that quit working. ... "
Setup
41easy to set, easy to install, set, install, setup
+95%
-5%
" ... Easy to install and set up too. ... "
" ... Set-up was very easy. ... "
" ... I like everything good info and easy to install, would recommend it ... "
" ... Slam dunk set up. ... "
" ... HE was able to install and set it up completely on his own! ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... EXCELLENT PRODUCT Very easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
Ease of Use
39easy, easy to install, set, easy to read, setup
+100%
" ... Easy to install and set up too. ... "
" ... Set-up was very easy. ... "
" ... I like everything good info and easy to install, would recommend it ... "
" ... This is fantastic and super easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... The screens are easy to read and not too complicated. ... "
" ... ease of use ... "
" ... EXCELLENT PRODUCT Very easy to install. ... "
Display Clarity
37bright, easy to read, read, display is easy, color
+92%
-8%
" ... We really like the new screen -- it's much easier to see, and we appreciate the improvements they've made since we purchased the older one in 2008. ... "
" ... The display is clear and easy to read. ... "
" ... the new type screens are super easy to see from across the room. ... "
" ... I think the display is very nice and easy to read. ... "
" ... The screens are easy to read and not too complicated. ... "
" ... It takes 4 lithium AA for outside and 6 good quality alkaline AA for indoor monitor/screen. ... "
" ... But the lightning is bright. ... "
" ... The indoor display is very bright and attractive. ... "
As Gift
28christmas, husband, weather, present, dad
+100%
" ... It was a gift for my husband. ... "
" ... Bought it as a gift for my weather loving dad and he absolutely LOVES it. ... "
" ... I bought this for my husband for Christmas. ... "
" ... Bought it for my husband, he loves it. ... "
" ... Purchased this model for my husbands birthday and we've really enjoyed it. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my husband and he seems to love it. ... "
" ... bought this as a christmas gift for my grandpa he absolutely loves it especially 2 screens he has one in the kitchen area and one in his bedroom. ... "
" ... I got this for my dad for Christmas. ... "
Capacity
20mounted, feet, weather station, weather, kitchen
+70%
-30%
" ... Enjoy having this device in our home. ... "
" ... Our weather is a little different than town center. ... "
" ... I know he has it centrally located in our home and checks it each morning and again throughout the day. ... "
" ... This is about the third home weather station I've owned and it's the only one that has worked for more than about a month. ... "
" ... (LOL) and one for the guy in the computer room ! ... "
" ... The display is quite bright even on the lowest setting but it just serves as a night light for our living room! ... "
" ... This little weather station has everything but the kitchen sink! ... "
" ... Took us a while to get the unit mounted on our roof. ... "
Accuracy
19readings, seems, weather, easy to install, information
+84%
-16%
" ... I have had it up for a little less than a month, but the data it has recorded has been very accurate. ... "
" ... Seems to be very accurate! ... "
" ... Placement is crucial for accurate readings. ... "
" ... Seems to be very accurate. ... "
" ... Seems to give accurate info. ... "
" ... The predicted weather forecast is pretty accurate. ... "
" ... was easy to install and is accurate. ... "
" ... Very accurate readings. ... "
For Kids
16husband, bought, year, son, dad
+100%
" ... My husband loves this. ... "
" ... Bought it for my husband, he loves it. ... "
" ... Works great husband loves it ... "
" ... This is amazing and my husband loves it! ... "
" ... I got this for my dad for Christmas. ... "
" ... My husband loves this. ... "
" ... My 88 year old father-in-law loves this! ... "
" ... I bought this for my elderly parents. ... "
Network
16roof, 20 feet, signal, 15 feet, trees
+50%
-50%
" ... One of the stations continuously loses the signal from the outside sensor . ... "
" ... But if you have a weather station that won't work in wet weather - even though it is placed 15 feet from the inside unit and 15' off the ground with a direct site line - what good is it? ... "
" ... Each failure required that I go on to my roof to disconnect and bring it back into the house. ... "
" ... 20 feet off the ground, 10 feet over roof line. ... "
" ... Unfortunately connectivity is extremely bad. ... It basically only works if the base and the outside station are within less than three feet of each other. ... "
" ... It malfunctioned, the house unit. ... "
" ... The distance wasn't a factor at less than 20 feet. ... "
" ... If you're not within 6 feet you can't read any numbers. ... "
Returns
14return, replacement, acurite, sent, send
+7%
-93%
" ... Returned the first one as it did not work neither did the second one. ... I will get refund and try something else. ... "
" ... And of course you can't send the thing back to them unless you have an RMA# which you can only get by talking to them. ... "
" ... It will be going back. ... "
" ... Had to replace it. ... It's been a week and a half and I'm still waiting for that return call. ... Unfortunately for them, after a week I ordered a replacement station from a different company. ... "
" ... Acurite told me that this small part could not be replaced. ... "
" ... Now i'm concerned about the quality of the unit so rather than replace it I returned it. ... "
" ... I’m trying to find out if they have the replacement part. ... "
" ... I contacted AcuRite and they were helpful on the phone, but when I sent the units back to them to be fixed when they came back they worked just the same. ... "
Water Resistance
13gauge, water, set, guage, gage
+62%
-38%
" ... Gives good predictions of upcoming weather. ... "
" ... My husband loves knowing how much rain we have instantly. ... "
" ... like it more than the other one it also give the rain now and that is great ... "
" ... Slam dunk set up. ... "
" ... It was great seeing how much rain was actually falling. ... "
" ... The rain gauge is very close to the reading on my static rain gauge. ... "
" ... Now all I need is some rain. ... "
Marketplace
12replacement, amazon, works as advertised, shipped, previously
+67%
-33%
" ... Does everything as expected. ... "
" ... Gotta love Amazon for taking care of the customer. ... "
" ... Not a big deal. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Replacement for our first one . ... "
" ... The unit works as advertised. ... "
" ... very good item, it far exceeds other other stations i have previously purchased from amazon ... "
" ... The item shipped quickly and arrived without a problem. ... "
Device Compatibility
10monitor, connected, connect, weather, support
+70%
-30%
" ... Just don’t forget to buy the one that has a connection with your smartphone. ... "
" ... The unit seems to work great for the 5 minutes it's actually connected. ... I've had way cheaper units have A LOT better connectivity. ... "
" ... very nice, but can't download the information to a computer ... "
" ... I was able to sync up my old monitor along with new monitor. ... "
" ... The whole family enjoys viewing the weather on the monitor without the use of a computer (dad does not use computers). ... "
" ... Set up was easy and the unit did connect. ... "
Review Spam Test
In order to keep our review summaries as accurate as possible, we aggressively detect fake reviews. We use various signals to detect unnatural patterns and will gradually expose them here.
Spam Test could not be completed. Click here to retry.
Specifications
No specs available.
Recommendations
...