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La Crosse Technology C85845 Color Wireless Forecast Station
Last Updated: February 12, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Display Clarity
192easy to read, bright, colorful, read, screen
+83%
-17%
" ... Display is awesome, Temp is very close, Weather is sometimes accurate. ... "
" ... Very nice display. ... "
" ... Love the brightness. ... "
" ... like the large screen, easy to read. ... "
" ... Honestly though, this little weather station works great for what it is, and the display is very easy to read. ... "
" ... the lighted display screen ... "
" ... I like the easy to read well lit screen. ... "
" ... Nice color display and easy to read. ... "
Ease of Use
180easy to set, easy, set, read, bright
+98%
-2%
" ... Product is accurate and easy to read. ... "
" ... Like that it is easy to read. ... "
" ... Set up was easy. ... "
" ... It was easy to read and seemed to be accurate when in the shade. ... "
" ... The numbers are easy to read the light is really great. ... "
" ... Easy to see & very accurate ... "
" ... The setup was easy by following the clear instructions. ... "
" ... We like everything about this unit, it’s bright, easy to read ... "
Accuracy
94easy to read, readings, weather, accuracy, forecast
+91%
-9%
" ... Nice big numbers that you can see across a room and very accurate. ... "
" ... Readings appear to be very accurate when I compare the readings to info on weather.com. ... "
" ... Bright and accurate ... "
" ... So far it is accurate based on the two other La Crosse clocks that I have. ... "
" ... Placement of both the transmitter and unit are vital to accuracy. ... "
" ... It is pretty accurate as far as temp. ... "
" ... So far the accuracy has been perfect. ... "
" ... Its so accurate . ... "
Setup
63setup, set, instructions, easy to setup, easy to install
+94%
-6%
" ... The setup was easy by following the clear instructions. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... Ordered for a mature couple - easy to set up, easy to read (large display) and understand. ... "
" ... It worked fine for a short time (3-4 days) so the setup WAS performed correctly. ... "
" ... All directions were easy and detailed. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and easy read ... "
" ... The screen is clear and very readable, setup was easy, overall a seemingly good product. ... "
" ... Easy to set up with clear instructions. ... "
Product Reliability
58months, quit, outdoor, died, stopped working
+55%
-45%
" ... Have used for two plus years. ... "
" ... This is my "second" comparable unit, the first I bought for my Dad several years ago, still working for him. ... "
" ... Bought one for my Mom to replace a similar item that had broken. ... 2 months in I am still loving it. ... "
" ... Replaced a non illuminated one that quit. ... "
" ... Seems to be working great. ... "
" ... This item is a wonderful replacement for another wireless thermometer that lasted many years. ... "
" ... A 2 year old could do it. ... "
" ... Never fails me! ... "
Color
50color, bright, display, easy to read, different
+100%
" ... I like the colors. ... "
" ... The color screen is gorgeous. ... "
" ... Great color and easy to read ... "
" ... The unit looks good and the bright colors and display are nice . ... "
" ... Slightly larger than my old one but colors are brighter and easy to read. ... "
" ... Like the bright color display. ... "
" ... Its vibrant colors make it easy to read the data. ... "
" ... I like the different colors so it's easy to sort out the information. ... "
Other
49outside, outdoor, remote, weather, temperature
+41%
-59%
" ... Unit does not connect to outside sensor. ... "
" ... The base station indicated that the remote sensor was “ turned off” . ... "
" ... just got it today and the sensor is not being recognized. ... "
" ... Also the cover on the sensor would not stay attached unless we taped it . ... "
" ... sensor loses connectivity ALL the time. ... "
" ... I returned mine due to base unit not being able to detect outside sensor. ... Didn't have a chance to put outside sensor outdoors, as base would not even read inside (yes . ... "
" ... out door sensor does not communicate with weather station. ... "
" ... **update** Before posting this I double checked the sensor again. ... "
Capacity
46room, across the room, easy to read, living room, read from across
+93%
-7%
" ... large numbers visible from across the room ... "
" ... Easy to read from across the room. ... "
" ... it is in my living room and I look at it daily for time and temps. ... "
" ... As we already had a similar system for our house, when we got our new camper I thought we might should add something to our camping setup. ... "
" ... I placed it in my living room and it is so easy to read. ... "
" ... Use to judge when to whole house fan ... "
" ... Its nice to have in the bathroom when getting ready for the day. ... "
" ... I love weather stations and already have a few in different rooms of my house, but this one is my favorite! ... Very easy to read with the big numbers and fits perfectly on my side table next to my chair in the living room! ... "
Battery Life
40battery, backup, says, aa, aaa
+57%
-43%
" ... I checked the batteries, the power supply – no problem there. ... "
" ... Has a plug it so don’t need batteries . ... "
" ... The range improves with the better batteries. ... "
" ... Hope it lasts even half as long as my other. ... "
" ... I have had to change the AA transmitter batteries every 2 months, need a lithium version. ... "
" ... As long as you buy lithium Aa batteries (5 will be needed) then you’re good to go. ... "
" ... And the batteries last a very long time! ... "
" ... from opening to installing backup batteries . ... "
As Gift
34christmas, bought, husband, gifts, gave
+97%
-3%
" ... I love the one I received for Christmas several years ago that I now give these as gifts to others. ... "
" ... Gave as a gift for my dad and bought one for myself. ... "
" ... Value for the money and would make a nice gift. ... "
" ... Well accepted Christmas gift. ... "
" ... Gave this as a Christmas gift, they like it alot. ... "
" ... Bought as gift. ... "
" ... I like this unit so much that I'm getting another one right now to give as a gift this year. ... "
" ... It was a Christmas present for my husband and he loves it ... "
Clock
30atomic clock, alarm, weather, la crosse, radio
+77%
-23%
" ... I absolutely love this Alarm Clock!! ... "
" ... I need to move it to a window ledge to correct the clock about once a week. ... "
" ... The different brightly colored sections makes the weather clock easy to read. ... I enjoy the atomic clock that keeps the time correct automatically. ... "
" ... Atomic Clock set up with one gesture-icon shows it's setup. ... "
" ... This clock is so cool! ... "
" ... It came in one day , easy to set up and it started the Colorado Atomic Clock almost immediately. ... I look forward to a long and useful life of the La Crosse clock. ... "
" ... I don’t use the alarm feature but some Might. ... "
" ... Clock radio for an upgrade . ... "
Price
28money, weather station, value, good value, worth
+89%
-11%
" ... A good value. ... "
" ... It is worth the price! ... "
" ... After getting this and reading the users guide I really could not believe the low cost . ... "
" ... Great for the price ... "
" ... Otherwise good product for the cost 👍🏻 ... "
" ... Everything just fine, quality, design, value for the price. ... "
" ... I would buy this for every person I know in the northwest for the rest of my life if I had the money ... "
" ... Good value for quality product. ... "
Marketplace
27works as advertised, replacement, received, described, sold
+81%
-19%
" ... Just as represented in Amazon ... "
" ... It is exactly as described. ... "
" ... Seller shipped on or before date expected, I liked the readability. ... "
" ... Was as advertised ... "
" ... Was exactly as shown ... "
" ... On time and as described ... "
" ... This thing is actually better than it looks in the pictures. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Returns
25return, back, returned, amazon, replace
+32%
-68%
" ... Returning this item. ... "
" ... I have waited three days for a return call. ... "
" ... I sent it back and got another one just like it. ... "
" ... Didn't work sent it back ... "
" ... I will be sending this back. ... "
" ... I'll be returning this. ... "
" ... I am debating whether to send it back or not. ... "
" ... I'm assuming it was a return. ... "
Design
22works, good, look, easy to read, nice
+100%
" ... This unit looks great. ... "
" ... Love the easy to read face and narrow like “framed” look. ... "
" ... Attractive and informative. ... "
" ... Looks good to. ... "
" ... It looks great and not too big. ... "
" ... Works like a charm and looks great! ... "
" ... now I am not the only one in the family who looks at. ... "
" ... Pleasant to look at too! ... "
Features
19see, feature, unit, light, temperature
+84%
-16%
" ... The rest of the features work great. ... "
" ... It is easy to read and fun to see the different features. ... "
" ... Other functions are fine. ... "
" ... Right now, I'm very pleased with the features, quality and performance of the unit. ... "
" ... One nice feature is the weather forecast. ... "
" ... Love the backlight feature. ... "
" ... There was nothing wrong with the old product, I just wanted some of the additional features this model offered. ... "
" ... I really wished I’d shopped a bit harder as there are more functional features stations available for same price. ... "
Device Compatibility
17plugged, connect, connection, via, synced
+65%
-35%
" ... I had every part of it working and synced . ... "
" ... Not sure I still have it right as there are still some icons flashing. ... "
" ... Nice to just look at a glance without having to check my phone. ... "
" ... I like this one, too, although its readouts are slightly different (a degree or three) from my computer AccuWeather reports. ... "
" ... Love this monitor ... "
" ... Builtin calendar very helpful. ... "
" ... Really cool nifty device. ... "
" ... Can take 4-5 days for clock to sync with tower. ... "
Controls
15display, push, press, seconds, snooze
+33%
-67%
" ... It only stays on from 10 seconds after you push the button. ... "
" ... IT HAS WAY TOO MANY OPTIONS AND ONCE YOU THROW AWAY THE INSTRUCTIONS YOU WILL NEVER FIGURE OUT THE BUTTON SEQUENCES! ... "
" ... Package had been opened, one button for setting was broken, the transmitter that goes outside didn't work at all. ... "
" ... In order to read the time, you have to press the backlight button. ... "
" ... You have to keep hitting the button on top to light up the screen cause it goes blank after a few seconds. ... "
" ... Also navigating the the different options required me to have the book since there is no easy way of knowing what each button on the back actually does. ... "
" ... If the unit is running on battery power (not plugged into the wall) you cannot view the display unless you press the snooze button. ... Not possible, as it has to be plugged in or easy to reach to push the snooze button in order to view the display. ... "
" ... The screen is off and only displaying when a button is pressed on top. ... "
Product As Described
15described, picture, looks, exactly, better
+93%
-7%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... On time and as described ... "
" ... Just as pictured. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Was exactly as shown ... "
" ... Was as advertised ... "
" ... This thing is actually better than it looks in the pictures. ... "
" ... Great product as described ... "
Delivery
15fast, received, opened, arrived, shipped
+67%
-33%
" ... The second one I received, also new out of the box, worked perfectly from the get go. ... "
" ... This does everything they said it would do and it arrived on time. ... "
" ... Fast shipping and in good condition. ... "
" ... Delivered on time. ... "
" ... Arrived on time ... "
" ... It was shipped super fast!! ... "
" ... this one came yesterday afternoon . ... "
" ... Very fast shipping and it was packaged very well. ... "
Network
13house, atomic, reception, basement, wifi
+77%
-23%
" ... I actually purchased a WiFi device that hopefully will work well in my beach house with WiFi connectivity. ... "
" ... Good signal, and no direct sun or any obstruction. ... "
" ... Signal travels thru a garage, laundry room, hallway and finally into a bedroom. ... "
" ... 6) My sensor has 100% signal strength 15 yards from my base unit through a brick wall. ... "
" ... The range is amazing - I get a strong signal at 150'. ... "
" ... Only stays illuminated if plugged into house current. ... "
" ... i purchased one for the house, worked great then I decided to put it in our travel trailer works great, but I disconnect and remove batteries while the trailer is in storage, need to reset for travel. ... "
" ... Don't expect the outdoor signal to penetrate more than one wall. ... "
Size
13perfect, small, one, desk, also
+85%
-15%
" ... gives allot of information for its size ... "
" ... Inexpensive but still packs the effectiveness of a much larger model. ... "
" ... Looked at several different vendors who carry it and this one was less expensive than any of the others. ... "
" ... The readability was awesome, the size perfect. ... "
" ... Perfect size to sit on the shelf. ... "
" ... And as you can see in the photo, the small footprint makes it easy to hang anywhere, yet it is easy to read from a distance. ... "
" ... Size is perfect for our kitchen countertop. ... "
" ... I like size of numbers. ... "
Remote
12sensor, outside, weather station, station, thermometer
+58%
-42%
" ... The remote outside is very sensitive to sun light and must shaded from direct sun ... "
" ... Good range on the remote sensor. ... "
" ... I was skeptical upon purchasing this because it had the same remote thermometer that you put outside as my last weather station. ... "
" ... This is easily the best remote thermometer I've ever had (and I've had many!) ... "
" ... I wanted a weather station with a remote temp sensor. ... "
" ... I have had no issues with communication with the remote sensor (about 10 months). ... "
Charging
11plug, outlet, battery, weather, unit
+64%
-36%
" ... Not bad, just plug in the charger it comes with and it'll stay at whatever brightness you set it to. ... "
" ... Has a plug it so don’t need batteries . ... "
" ... Love the options of battery or wall plug-in. ... "
" ... You can either operate the weather station on batteries or use the power adapter. ... "
" ... The company supplied name brand batteries and the AC adapter. ... "
" ... Having a 110v charger means I can have it on all the time. ... "
" ... I actually bought it by mistake because it is a plug-in not battery operated, but now I wouldn't part with it. ... "
Cables
10power, unless, stays, screen, plug
+30%
-70%
" ... I did not have an electrical outlet available where I was going to hang my station nor would I have wanted an electrical cord climbing down the wall even if an outlet had been available. ... "
" ... The cord is unsightly these days. ... "
" ... No opportunity to purchase a longer cord. ... "
" ... The light only stays on if you use it with a power cord. ... "
" ... The display only stays lit if you plug it in, but if you plug it in, then it is crooked because of the cord. ... "
Device Stand
9mounted, hang, wanted, unit, mount
+44%
-56%
" ... Can be wall mounted, but it is not free standing. ... "
" ... it will not stand up vertically on its own. ... "
" ... I do not like the fact that there is no convient way to hang it on the wall. ... "
" ... The item was too small for an office wall. ... "
Screen Protection
9see, front, unless, love, hard
+56%
-44%
" ... The screen immediately attracts the eye. ... "
" ... That is the way the screen works. ... "
" ... It has so much information all on one screen!! ... "
Ports
9wall outlet, plugged, must be plugged, adapter, wall
+44%
-56%
" ... We did not want one which needed to be plugged in as the shelf location for where it is intended has no outlet/plug. ... "
" ... I did not like the fact that it had to be plugged into a wall outlet. ... "
" ... First-time ordered it was missing everything second time ordered it did not come with power plug wall. ... "
" ... This unit MUST be plugged into a wall outlet to have the display remain on, something that is not at all clear in the description. ... "
Outdoor Unit
8indoor, unit, outdoor sensor, working, put
+50%
-50%
" ... We even purchased a cover for the outdoor receiver, but even that did not help. ... "
" ... Have read people complaining about their Duracell batteries dying quickly in the outdoor unit. ... "
" ... I moved the outdoor sensor to multiple locations, all out of direct sunlight and within 25 feet of the indoor unit, to no avail. ... "
" ... The outdoor humidity is always too high usually 40% to 50% higher. ... "
For Kids
7son, purchased, much, get, loves
+100%
" ... We were recommended this thermometer by our son. ... "
" ... He absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... I purchased 2 for my family during Christmas and they both really like it! ... "
" ... Liked it so much I purchased one for my son. ... "
" ... Use it everyday to get my grandchildren ready for school. ... "
" ... You give this item as a gift, their friends and grown children admire resulting in your friend giving one as a gift, and on and on it goes. ... "
" ... one for myself and one for each of my three boys. ... "
Comfort
7comfort, temps, helps
+86%
-14%
" ... Not tight, just right :) These socks are very soft and very well made. ... "
" ... Can see it at a glance with out having to strain! ... "
" ... Our teeth feel so much better and great for sore gums. ... "
" ... Its nice to know the temps out and inside so you can dress for comfort. ... "
" ... helps the chill to the bone warm up, and helps reduce hand cramps ... "
" ... that I find useful for adjusting my comfort and clothing. ... "
Build Quality
7wish, back
+86%
-14%
" ... Time will tell if it is durable. ... "
" ... Not tight, just right :) These socks are very soft and very well made. ... "
" ... One piece of advice others have mentioned -- if you place the unit on a shelf about the height of your eyes, use the adjustable backrest to make it stand closer to vertical. ... "
" ... Durability is yet to be seen. ... "
" ... Second change is that the stand is designed differently. ... "
" ... I had to tape a steel wood splitting wedge to the bottom of the kickstand to tip it way forward so it can be read. ... "
Power Consumption
6power supply, one, electricity, display, batteries
+83%
-17%
" ... got power bit (my fault) . ... "
" ... The unit is a nice size and looks good, but we need one which does not require electricity to see the details. ... "
" ... This one is also handy because it can be plugged in or used with batteries, or both (I guess the electricity could go off occasionally, and the batteries would keep it working so you don't have to reset the entire readout). ... "
" ... No problem as far as I am concerned because I use the power supply. ... "
" ... Love the display and the fact it runs off of ac power. ... "
Viewing Angles
6viewing, display, see, wide, must
+33%
-67%
" ... hard to see from angles. ... "
" ... Even with the backlight on its brightest setting, the viewing angle is so narrow that unless you're looking almost straight-on (90°) you can't see the display at all, and it's even worse in well lit room. ... "
Display Size
6screen, like, large, easy to read, display
+100%
" ... The size of the screen is perfect. ... "
" ... Nice, large display. ... "
" ... I'm like the size and colored screen. ... "
" ... Great for older people who need larger fonts and displays to see clearly! ... "
" ... like the large screen, easy to read. ... "
Cooling
6room, 5, temps, temperatures, temperature
+83%
-17%
" ... And I can read the temperature numbers from across the room. ... "
" ... 5) Outdoor humidity rises as the night air cools, this is normal. ... "
" ... If it had a wind chill readings, especially in the winter, it would be perfect. ... "
" ... Use it to keep dogs area cool. ... "
" ... it is in my living room and I look at it daily for time and temps. ... "
Volume
5see, numbers, bright, room, read from across
+80%
-20%
" ... Bright, large numbers make it easy to see from across the room. ... "
" ... even from across the room. ... "
User Manual
4need, unit, mention, accuracy
+25%
-75%
" ... There is no mention of this in the Amazon ad and no mention of this in the instruction manual. ... "
" ... The accuracy of the unit is not indicated in the product specs or the User manual but on their support site in the FAQ section they state that +/- 4 degrees accuracy is acceptable. ... "
For Travel
4one
+100%
" ... Kept us informed while camping in Colorado this summer ... "
" ... nice to have temp sensor inside and outside while camping ... "
" ... we travel year round. ... "
" ... Works well and as of this purchase - makes 3 ea that I have bought- One gift , one home and another for vacation location. ... "
Overall performance
4shipped, forecasting
+100%
" ... It was shipped super fast!! ... "
" ... And it does the job extremely well. ... "
" ... Came in reasonably fast. ... "
" ... This was an upgrade for myself, and I'm very happy with it's performance and forecasting. ... "
Cable Length
4power, display
+50%
-50%
" ... It says you can adjust the brightness of the display, but evidently that applies only if one uses the cord and plug ... "
" ... No opportunity to purchase a longer cord. ... "
Call quality
4work, said, return, phone, never
-100%
" ... The Atomic clock doesn't work and emails and phone calls got into never never land. ... I have waited three days for a return call. ... "
" ... left phone number as requested Company did not return my call. ... "
" ... The reply said we answer calls. ... "
" ... Then I left a message they said that they would call back but never did. ... "
Fit
4fit, back, stand, wish, vertical
+75%
-25%
" ... Suction Cups to Mount on Rear Sliding Door ... "
" ... The fit was great. ... "
" ... So consider where you will mount this for easy reading. ... "
For Running
3product, batteries
+67%
-33%
" ... Absolutely the easiest thing to get up and running. ... "
" ... Now that it's up and running, I like it a lot. ... "
Software Platform
3via, still, data, app
+67%
-33%
" ... Not sure I still have it right as there are still some icons flashing. ... "
" ... Nice updated product ... "
Lagging
3times, several, avail, restart
-100%
" ... Tried restart several times to no avail. ... "
" ... I’ve tried resetting every way possibly with no change. ... "
" ... I reset it several times to no avail. ... "
Night Photography
3night, one, sensor, outdoor, daylight
+100%
" ... Easy to read and is a fine night light when darkness occurs. ... "
" ... Works well as a night light too! ... "
" ... I have one for each level of our home and they also double as a night light. ... "
Water Resistance
3shows, sun, clouds, accurate, temps
+67%
-33%
" ... It can be pouring down rain and it shows the sun and clouds. ... "
" ... The pictures that describe the barometric pressure (clouds, rain, sun) have been accurate. ... "
Storage
3size, perfect, socks, fit, battery
+67%
-33%
" ... Perfect size to sit on the shelf. ... "
" ... Size is perfect for our kitchen countertop. ... "
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