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AcuRite Vertical Color Weather Station with 24 Hour Future Forecast 01121M
Last Updated: May 29, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.4
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Detailed Mode
Usage
142easy to set, easy, read, button, unit
+87%
-13%
" ... This was a gift for my Mom and she loves it ... "
" ... Easy to read, 5 stars. ... "
" ... Otherwise it is great in general living areas. ... "
" ... It is easy to read and shows a wealth of information. ... "
" ... Have one in living room and one in bedroom, sensors outback in Florida room and one in shed. ... "
" ... Easy to use, read ... "
" ... Decided to get one for my Mother as a Xmas present. ... "
" ... Absolutely painless set up . ... "
Display
98bright, angle, easy to read, brightness, viewing
+68%
-32%
" ... The display is colorful and accurate. ... "
" ... The only drawback is it really needs to be plugged in to keep the beautiful display working correctly. ... "
" ... Works great and love the display! ... "
" ... The only thing positive is the great display. ... "
" ... The display has adjustable levels of brightness and is readable from a distance. ... "
" ... Placed on a desktop and you are looking slightly down at it the screen lettering is very clear and fun to look at. ... It is very easy to program and the display is gorgeous when you are looking at it from the correct angle. ... "
" ... We have used only a few weeks, but to date we are very pleased with brightness and appearance. ... "
" ... Has a lot of information it displays in a very bright clear display. ... "
Usage / Ease
85easy to set, easy, read, unit, set
+91%
-9%
" ... It's bright and easy to read. ... Easy to program too. ... "
" ... I bought them this particular one because it's larger and easier to read. ... "
" ... It is accurate and relatively easy to read. ... "
" ... Very easy to read,but does require an electrical source in the house ... "
" ... Easy to set up and see data. ... "
" ... On the top two screens -- the large numerals are easy to read. ... "
" ... Easy to read, 5 stars. ... "
" ... Seems to be accurate and was easy to set up. ... "
Accuracy
63easy to read, accuracy, readings, weather, display
+87%
-13%
" ... Forecasts are pretty accurate, they've been correct when the NWS hasn't a few times which is neat considering it has no communication with other sources of data. ... "
" ... Easy to adjust for more accurate readings. ... "
" ... It is accurate in the readings for outside and inside. ... "
" ... Having another System to compare it to, I’ve found it to be quite accurate with only a degree, 2 at the most, difference between them. ... "
" ... It's accurate, easy to read, handy information on hand. ... "
" ... Shows the temp and the prediction of rain, snow or sunshine is pretty accurate. ... "
" ... The display is colorful and accurate. ... "
" ... The forecasting feature requires patience as it took a month to become accurate. ... "
Reliability
55working, years, stopped working, 4 months, quit
+42%
-58%
" ... It has been 3 weeks since I initiated the station and the learning logo is no longer showing. ... "
" ... Didn't work within 5 seconds of opening. ... "
" ... It quit working right outside the return window. ... "
" ... Only 4 months and LCD is not working on half the display. ... "
" ... THIS PRODUCT SUCKS,LASTED,3 WHOL ... "
" ... This happened twice within a year and gave up. ... "
" ... Our last one stopped working and I trusted this brand because it was on Amazon, I won't rely on that fact again. ... "
" ... Quit working after a few months . ... "
Body
44looks, stand, door, front, works
+70%
-30%
" ... That's important in a relatively small space like a motorhome. ... "
" ... It’s beautiful . ... "
" ... You have to be in a direct line in front of this unit to be able to read the screen. ... "
" ... I like the fact its versatile. ... I had a space where an old phone jack was, so it was the perfect place to hang and hide it. ... "
" ... It's accurate, easy to read, handy information on hand. ... "
" ... This fits nicely on my counter and lets us know how cold it is when we take a walk or let the dog out! ... "
" ... Mounted at eye-level next to my bedroom door. ... "
" ... Finally got this one and the size is perfect. ... "
Marketplace
40returned, refund, product, window, returning
+20%
-80%
" ... Of course, past the return date, so I'm stuck with it. ... "
" ... I ordered 1 of these and then order the second one as a replacement. ... "
" ... I believe the unit is defective and should have been replaced. ... "
" ... This came in a plain brown box. ... I believe this was a return which was resold as new. ... "
" ... If I could return this, I would. ... "
" ... So I put no stars. ... "
" ... I will probably have to return it. ... "
" ... I should not have purchased this item. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
32returned, refund, window, returning, past
+9%
-91%
" ... I'm considering heavily returning it for a refund. ... "
" ... I believe this was a return which was resold as new. ... "
" ... Finally gave up and returned for a refund. ... "
" ... I returned it got refund. ... "
" ... We sent it back. ... "
" ... It will need to be returned/exchanged. ... "
" ... Was returned the same day. ... "
" ... Wish I could return! ... "
Usage / Capacity
31house, bedroom, weather, living room, across the room
+94%
-6%
" ... 2nd purchase for 2nd house ... "
" ... I keep this in the kitchen so I know what the weather is before I leave the house. ... "
" ... I mounted mine 3 feet off the floor so I can see it fine. ... "
" ... Can read from across the room with ease. ... "
" ... I'm ordering more for Christmas gifts for family members. ... "
" ... Lights up the entire room at night - make sure it isn’t near the bedroom! ... "
" ... The older 1 is now in another room . ... "
" ... Have in my living room love it ... "
Usage / Setup
26setup, set, easy to setup, instructions, easy to read
+85%
-15%
" ... Absolutely painless set up . ... "
" ... Setup is straight forward. ... "
" ... Was easy to install and easy to read ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... The setup was painless and I sure like the display! ... "
" ... Michell was professional, very patient & most helpful, i hope her excellent service gets acknowledged! ... "
" ... Easy to install and set up transmitter. ... "
" ... Super easy to set-up. ... "
Battery
26battery, backup, battery operated, weather station, wall
+31%
-69%
" ... Battery backup does not work as well, if you lose power you'll have to reset it. ... "
" ... I ordered this thinking it was battery driven. ... "
" ... This unit does take batteries, but it states its only for backup information. ... "
" ... it's plugged into the wall, so it's not a battery issue. ... "
" ... Notice that the batteries aren't included? ... What they don't state is this is NOT BATTERY OPERATED you must use the included ac adapter, the batteries are just backup for a power outage. ... "
" ... Installed battery's to hang on wall and will not work on battery power alone. ... "
" ... We have changed the batteries and reset both and it still doesnt work. ... "
" ... Runs on AC with battery only as a back-up. ... "
Features
24feature, auto dim, learning mode, dims, auto
+88%
-13%
" ... This indoor / outdoor thermometer has all the features I was looking for. ... "
" ... Lots of great features. ... "
" ... After that there are excellent results from all of the functions. ... "
" ... It displayed the moon phase, the current time PLUS the seconds and other features. ... "
" ... It puts itself in learning mode when you first set it up. ... The learning mode icon is a circle with the outline of a human head with a gear inside of it that is next to the cloud used to symbolize forecasting. ... "
" ... automatically dims when it gets dark. ... "
" ... If it doesn’t break down I am very pleased with its features. ... "
" ... Lighting has nighttime setting (dims) - nice feature ... "
Color
24bright, color, background, read, easy to read
+92%
-8%
" ... I like that the brightness can be adjusted. ... "
" ... I have both the full color & the b/w version of this. ... "
" ... The display is also adjustable with three levels of brightness. ... "
" ... It is so nice to glance over and see the multi color and be able to read it. ... "
" ... even though you can adjust the brightness. ... "
" ... When properly situated, the image is bright enough so as to be viewable from across the room. ... "
" ... Bright and colorful. ... "
" ... I really like the color cordonated screen. ... "
Price
22price, waste your money, station, worth, weather
+73%
-27%
" ... If you want to spend a ton more money then be my guest and buy something that's $200. ... "
" ... Station by Sharp for dissent price ... "
" ... Otherwise, it is exactly what I was looking for at a reasonable price. ... All in all, a good value and recommended. ... "
" ... i like the features vs price ratio ... "
" ... I was given a discount price on a new one. ... "
" ... It's too soon to be sure, but it appears to worth the price. ... "
" ... Feature packed for the price. ... "
" ... Save your money. ... "
Body / Build Quality
18stand, front, read the screen, easily, pieces
+50%
-50%
" ... Very flimsy stand and not as nice as the old one we had. ... "
" ... Can’t read the screen most of the time. ... "
" ... Height of unit (tall and narrow) makes it easy to inadvertently knock over as it's only supported by a flimsy kick-out plastic leg on one side ... "
" ... Power cord was stuffed in a little bag not tie wrapped. ... "
" ... Easily falls over and if it falls off the counter- its dead. ... "
" ... It is really difficult to read if not at just the right height and angle. ... "
" ... On the bottom screen -- The forecast so far has been a disappointment. ... "
Clock
16set, atomic, alarm, temperature, display
+63%
-38%
" ... Also I do not know how to silence the alarm when it reaches 70 F? ... "
" ... I like how this one is lit up at night, nice to view the clock. ... "
" ... between the above and the fact we decided we liked the clock display at the top this is coming back . ... "
" ... Bold faces would help. ... "
" ... Alarm points can be set for crop watch etc. ... "
" ... I don't know how to set the clock for central us time its supposed to be automatic ... "
Usage / As Gift
15gifts, gave, christmas, mom, ordering
+100%
" ... This was a gift and the receiver is very pleased! ... "
" ... I love this, I bought 1 and 4 for gifts. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my Mom and she loves it ... "
" ... Will definitely be ordering more of these for gifts. ... "
" ... Loved this product s much I bought a second one as a gift! ... "
" ... Gave as a gift. ... "
" ... I gave this as a gift . ... "
" ... I got this for my mom for Christmas and she loves it! ... "
Body / Design
13works, wonderful, nice, look, beautiful
+92%
-8%
" ... It looks like a marvelous product, casing and everything looks top quality. ... "
" ... It’s beautiful . ... "
" ... Then you plug it in and it still looks good. ... "
" ... it seems to be extremely accurate I have it standing on end table and looks sharp. ... "
" ... Not only does it work great, but looks great. ... "
" ... Big Positive: it looks beautiful and it is only $29. ... "
" ... Even the "feels like" on it is within reason, which by the way I like seeing that option. ... "
" ... Nice looking but a real clinker. ... "
Remote
11remote sensor, outside, batteries, accurate, temperature
+55%
-45%
" ... Out of the box, added batteries to the remote sensor and placed it outside, plugged in the station, set the clock and it seems to be working fine. ... "
" ... Both base and remote sensors look pretty accurate. ... "
" ... Accurate and reads the included remote sensor much more frequently than other brands. ... "
" ... Remote sensor mounted just outside window under a metal carport. ... "
" ... The remote outdoor sensor can be located quite a distance from the unit. ... "
Network
9pick, house, floor, exterior, set
+78%
-22%
" ... Took a few days to pick up the satellite signal, but very satisfactory now. ... "
" ... Connectivity is strong to the exterior sensor through even cement block walls. ... "
" ... The exterior transmitters are screwed onto trees near the house. ... "
" ... I also have a far more advanced station on my first floor. ... "
" ... I mounted mine 3 feet off the floor so I can see it fine. ... "
" ... The signal strength is displayed. ... "
" ... 2nd purchase for 2nd house ... "
Connectivity
9wall, unit, radio, plug, outlet
+33%
-67%
" ... The AC converter outputs 5 volts, they could run this off any USB port on any power pack. ... "
" ... i dislike the power connection ... "
" ... Bought two of these--the auto DST and the radio controlled clock function do not work on either unit. ... "
" ... false advertising requires wall plug ... "
" ... One then must take the unit off the wall and fiddle around with the power cord at either the outlet end or where it connects with the unit. ... "
" ... This would not connect from 4 ... "
Cable
9wall, power, unit, outlet, one
+44%
-56%
" ... Power cord was stuffed in a little bag not tie wrapped. ... "
" ... I don't see a cord and power supply in any of the pictures. ... I don't want to hang a cord down my wall. ... "
" ... power cord defective ... "
" ... One then must take the unit off the wall and fiddle around with the power cord at either the outlet end or where it connects with the unit. ... "
Usage / Controls
7pushing, push, display, turn, temperature
+43%
-57%
" ... Punch a button and no response. ... "
" ... You can turn off the backlight by holding a button but isn't convienient and you have to do it every time you turn the light back on. ... "
" ... Temperature readings are way off and cannot be corrected cannot read very well unless close or push light button all the time ... "
" ... The next morning, it was locked up and did not respond to any button presses or removing the power supply. ... "
Body / Size
7space, small, size, like, large
+100%
" ... So, that makes it small enough to not take up too much space on my counter. ... "
" ... A little on the large side (tall) but for the detail and readability it works well. ... "
" ... I like the fact its versatile. ... "
" ... Design is great, large screen. ... "
" ... It is a good size,not too large,but big enough. ... "
" ... That's important in a relatively small space like a motorhome. ... "
" ... Finally got this one and the size is perfect. ... "
Usage / User Manual
5instruction
+20%
-80%
" ... She said it is not addressed in the manual but it is. ... "
" ... The included user manual doesn't explain, but an online manual guides how to "calibrate" the temp & humidity numbers manually. ... "
" ... Manual resetting of temps! ... "
" ... The person could only type what was in the manual. ... "
Stand
5mount, however, hang, viewing, surface
+80%
-20%
" ... It is a nice addition to our otherwise plain wall. ... "
" ... It plugs into the wall. ... "
" ... It has a stand and stands quite erect. ... "
" ... I like it and luckily I had an outlet right below where we place it on the wall. ... "
Power
5unit, outlet, ac, supply
+20%
-80%
" ... I want nothing to do with the mentality that demands an AC outlet. ... "
" ... Another negative is that you have to have a power outlet. ... "
" ... I suspect the power supply and/or the backlight on the display (which is constantly on when using the power supply) is generating a little heat and affecting the indoor temp sensor on the unit. ... "
" ... I didn't realize that when I purchased the unit, it would require supplemental AC power which was disappointed. ... "
Performance
5graphics
+40%
-60%
" ... Did a full reset and issue is not resolved. ... "
" ... Doesn’t matter where I move it or how many times I reset it. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
5purchased, order, support, shown, received
+60%
-40%
" ... I've bought 2 as gifts and one for myself love everything about them looks exactly like the picture. ... "
" ... Excellent product and shipping ... "
Connectivity / Ports
5wall, unit, plug, outlet, must
+20%
-80%
" ... The AC converter outputs 5 volts, they could run this off any USB port on any power pack. ... "
" ... i dislike the power connection ... "
" ... false advertising requires wall plug ... "
" ... One then must take the unit off the wall and fiddle around with the power cord at either the outlet end or where it connects with the unit. ... "
Body / Fit
5wide, stand, lever, inch, fits
+60%
-40%
" ... This fits nicely on my counter and lets us know how cold it is when we take a walk or let the dog out! ... "
" ... I had a space where an old phone jack was, so it was the perfect place to hang and hide it. ... "
Sound
4night, bright, setting, read, lows
+100%
" ... The highs and lows for the day are automatically reset at midnight. ... "
" ... It is bright and clear enough to read from across the room during the day, but not annoyingly bright at night. ... "
" ... It is bright in kitchen at night even on low setting. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
4came, well, product
+75%
-25%
" ... It came promptly and was well packaged. ... "
" ... It has arrived & no issues so far! ... "
" ... Excellent product and shipping ... "
Camera
4night, light, setting, turn, day
+75%
-25%
" ... it is very bright to see when you turn it to max light. ... "
" ... The background light is very bright during the night. ... "
" ... It is bright in kitchen at night even on low setting. ... "
Body / Storage
4small, read, much, like, height
+50%
-50%
" ... Hard to recommend with this mixed bag of functions. ... "
" ... It is really difficult to read if not at just the right height and angle. ... "
Body / Door
4sliding, next, one, near
+75%
-25%
" ... We have one station near the door to the garage and one in the master bath. ... "
" ... Mounted at eye-level next to my bedroom door. ... "
" ... It’s in a perfect location next to the door to backyard. ... "
Body / Comfort
4right, falls, easy to read, easily, display
+50%
-50%
" ... Easily falls over and if it falls off the counter- its dead. ... "
" ... This didn't work right out of the box--the lower right-hand corner didn't display at all. ... "
Usage / For Kids
3christmas, children
+100%
" ... Bought this one for my son and his family and they have enjoyed having it also. ... "
" ... Thinking about getting a couple more for Christmas presents to give to my children. ... "
" ... Kids enjoy looking at the forecast picture and seeing if it’s accurate. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
3defective, unit, returned, replaced
-100%
" ... I believe the unit is defective and should have been replaced. ... "
" ... Returned product, not as described ... "
" ... This product is defective. ... "
Dry
3day
+33%
-67%
" ... Arizona is dry, but that is unheard of. ... "
" ... Barometric pressure on this device is usually 26-27 whether it is raining or dry. ... "
Cooling
3temp, outside, inside, indoor temp, forecast
+100%
" ... With the AccuRite we get indoor temp & humidity, outdoor temp & humidity along with the forecast. ... "
" ... I am also able to read the temp from across the room. ... "
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