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La Crosse Technology Indoor Outdoor Temperature WS 9160U IT Digital Thermometer
Last Updated: July 3, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.9
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3960 meters
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Product Reliability
183stopped working, lasted, working, failed, quit working
+34%
-66%
" ... Has never worked right. ... "
" ... It used to happen once every couple of weeks, then it was increasingly more often, now it is at least once or twice a day. ... "
" ... After more than a dozen attempts, never could make it work! ... "
" ... Bought this in April and the outside monitor stopped working within 3 months. ... "
" ... I've replaced the batteries 2 times in an attempt to correct this, but the "fade out" continues. ... "
" ... Product failed after 6 months. ... I bought a second one, and it has now failed after 9 months. ... "
" ... don't buy defective ... "
" ... broken after little use. ... "
Ease of Use
106easy to set, easy, set, numbers, easy to see
+95%
-5%
" ... The numbers are large so they are easy to read. ... "
" ... Easy to read with large numbers and no extraneous fields. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... Large numbers easy to read. ... "
" ... easy to see day or night. ... "
" ... Simple, inexpensive, does the trick. ... "
" ... Very easy to read across the room. ... "
" ... The thermometer is easy to install. ... "
" ... Great purchase and easy to set up. ... "
Other
77outdoor, outside, remote, temp, thermometer
+30%
-70%
" ... The sensor does not work. ... I had to call a dozen times, changing out the sensor and never got it to work with the unit. ... "
" ... I've done everything recommended and the outside sensor just doesn't work. ... "
" ... Never connects to the outside sensor unit. ... "
" ... The thermometer could not locate and connect with the outdoor sensor, even when the two were located 10 feet apart in the same room. ... "
" ... This season it would not recognize the outdoor sensor. ... "
" ... Doesn’t communicate with outside sensor ... "
" ... However, the La Crosse Technology outdoor sensor does not last more than about 18 months in a protected location. ... "
" ... That's not bad because the sensor is installed inside the closed coop . ... I haven't replaced any of the sensor batteries yet and I got them about 4 months ago, so they seem to have a much lower power draw than the Stations. ... "
Battery Life
66changed, replaced, battery life, lithium, fresh
+36%
-64%
" ... I replaced the batteries, it lasted 5 more months and started doing the same thing. ... Now replacing the batteries does not make any difference. ... "
" ... Works well, but one MAJOR drawback: battery life. ... I've had three of these for over a year and it's a really big pain to swap out the batteries every few months, because you can't just do one. ... "
" ... Tried new batteries, which did not work. ... "
" ... But the biggest problem is how quickly the batteries in the Stations need to be replaced. ... It just takes a second to actually pop the cover and replace the batteries, but the procedure to do so involves gathering up all the remote sensors and the three stations and placing them close to each other, removing the batteries from the Stations and the sensors, then installing the batteries in the Stations and then each sensor, then waiting 15 minutes for each sensor to re-synchronize with the Stations. ... And since the batteries in each Station don't go dead at the same time I end up either tossing batteries with life left in them (by changing all Station batteries at the same time once one station dims too much) . ... or having to do this whole process every time each Station's batteries die. ... "
" ... I changed batteries and it didn’t make a difference. ... "
" ... OUTDOOR SENSOR HAS STOPPED WORKING-BATTERY CHANGE DID NOT WORK. ... "
" ... We replaced the batteries and that did not fix it. ... "
" ... Worked for about 3 months before I had to change batteries. ... "
Accuracy
61seems, easy to read, accuracy, numbers, works great
+95%
-5%
" ... The new La Crosse is great and very accurate. ... "
" ... I cannot prove it but I also think it is pretty accurate, especially the indoor part. ... "
" ... It seems to be very accurate. ... "
" ... Has held up & is very accurate inside & out. ... "
" ... This item is more than I expected and the accuracy is superior. ... "
" ... Great product and accurate! ... "
" ... excellent, accurate and easily installed outside. ... "
" ... Large numbers easy to read, seems accurate. ... "
Display Clarity
59screen, large, easy to read, simplicity, read
+71%
-29%
" ... Great display, love it. ... "
" ... Good large display. ... "
" ... Simple screen: just time outside temp. ... "
" ... Nice easy to read display. ... "
" ... I like the larger display on this one. ... "
" ... Nice large display ... "
" ... the screen also provides a very clear definition / contrast . ... "
" ... I like the bigger display. ... "
Setup
55set, easy to set, easy, setup, easy to setup
+78%
-22%
" ... easy to setup. ... "
" ... Proper setup procedure repeated several times. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and no maintenance aside from batters ... "
" ... well worth the money , follow the set up carefully , and once done allow 15 minutes for units to stabilize. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Instructions were straightforward, including the troubleshooting portion. ... "
" ... easy to set up Easy set up ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
Returns
43returned, replacement, sending, call, send back
+14%
-86%
" ... >>> I am sending this one back. ... "
" ... Never a return. ... "
" ... Had to return it. ... "
" ... I bought this unit, it didn't work so I called manufacturer and they replaced it. ... "
" ... We will see if I get a return call and I will update. ... "
" ... This time I kept the packaging and returned it. ... "
" ... I am trying to return item to Amazon but I would not buy another LaCrosse Product - they suck! ... "
" ... Returning this confusing piece of junk. ... "
Capacity
34room, across the room, outside, kitchen, feet
+94%
-6%
" ... This way I can place one in the kitchen, one in my bedroom and one in the guest bedroom. ... "
" ... The first one is in the family room. ... "
" ... I'm ordering another one for our second house. ... "
" ... While getting ready for work in the bathroom ... "
" ... I have two others in different parts of the house. ... "
" ... You'll be able to see from across the room. ... "
" ... Works well and fits the bedroom end table. ... "
" ... It is accurate, inexpensive and transmits through our walls to a receiver 25 ft away. ... "
Price
25money, spend, excellent, waste your money, waste
+60%
-40%
" ... and the price is very good. ... "
" ... Excellent product at a great price ! ... "
" ... Excellent for the price, would recommend it. ... "
" ... Just perfect, a weather station at a great price. ... "
" ... Price was reasonable. ... "
" ... Excellent low cost digital device. ... "
" ... the cost for a new complete pkg. ... "
" ... Can't beat the price ... "
Marketplace
25amazon, item, shipped, order, manufacturer
+60%
-40%
" ... Item as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... I would buy from this manufacturer again. ... "
" ... This product came quickly and was just as described. ... "
" ... The product works as advertised. ... "
" ... I would order again ... "
" ... No complaints about the seller. ... "
Remote
19sensor, sensors, outside, outdoor, temp
+16%
-84%
" ... Remote thermometer was corroded at the contact points when I received it and only worked for about 3 days. ... "
" ... Remote does not transmit to main screen and feels too warm to be safe. ... "
" ... This was my second try buying this unit, both had the same issue, the remote sensor stopped communicating with the base unit. ... I placed the remote sensor under a railing under a covered porch approximately 20 feet away from the base, worked for a weekend then nothing, I even tried new batteries. ... "
" ... It refused to seek the remote unit. ... I installed new batteries in the base and the remote to no avail. ... "
" ... I installed the remote sensors outside under the deck, in my garage (to make sure it doesn't freeze in there) and in my chicken coop to make sure my birds don't get too cold. ... "
" ... The outdoor remote transmitter stopped working after 8 months- very disappointing. ... "
" ... These remote sensors just don’t work ... "
" ... came with a bad remote sensor ... "
Clock
17atomic, indoor, thermometer, temp, outdoor
+59%
-41%
" ... This is a very basic thermometer which is exactly what I wanted for our bathroom, which doesn't have a clock. ... "
" ... It also serves well as a compact clock. ... "
" ... Simple unit with indoor/outdoor temp and clock. ... "
" ... The out door temperature works fine and the clock works. ... "
" ... It also gives you a clock ... "
" ... The indoor sensor is accurate and so is the main unit's built-in clock. ... "
" ... Purchased to replace similar atomic clock. ... "
" ... All it's good for now is the clock. ... "
As Gift
14got, christmas, christmas present, two, husband
+100%
" ... Bought as a christmas present. ... "
" ... It was a Christmas present for my son and he hasn't gotten it to work. ... "
" ... This was a gift ... "
" ... Got as a gift for my wife, she seems pleased with product. ... "
" ... These were a good Christmas gift. ... "
" ... Bought this as gift for my mother in-law and she likes it . ... "
" ... A dad gift that is working great and he loves ... "
" ... I have two of them and have been giving them as Christmas gifts. ... "
Outdoor Unit
13unit, indoor, thermometer, outdoor sending unit, covered
+46%
-54%
" ... Junk, The outdoor sending unit had problems. ... "
" ... Outdoor tempature doesn't register ... "
" ... The outdoor thermometer doesn't always work. ... "
" ... The covered and protected outdoor unit, regardless of location or closeness to the indoor unit, with are batteries only sends a signal yo the indoor unit about 25% of the time. ... "
" ... Worked fine but when it quit I was unable to change the batteries in the outdoor unit. ... "
" ... Then the outdoor reading won't show. ... "
Network
12range, outside, walls, receiver, transmitter
+58%
-42%
" ... The range to the outside unit is good. ... "
" ... So far works great and easily penetrates many walls with the signal. ... "
" ... It works, nice large numerals, good transmission range. ... "
" ... The outside device never broadcast another signal. ... "
" ... It's maybe 120-140 feet from the sender but it goes through several walls and I think the connection might be intermittent which might wear out the battery. ... "
" ... It's not all that far, about 75', but the signal has to pass through 2 brick walls and a couple of interior walls to get to where I want to read the display. ... "
" ... Range is a little less if the receiver is in a building. ... "
Device Compatibility
11would, sync, devices, work, thing
+18%
-82%
" ... Could never get the outdoor monitor to connect to the receiver. ... Never would connect. ... "
" ... Will not connect to the extra transmitters that I purchased. ... "
" ... The thing refused to connect to one of those. ... "
" ... Followed the pairing instructions to the letter. ... "
" ... Won't sync. ... "
" ... There is no option for syncing through the menu, you have to turn the entire thing off and then back on again. ... "
" ... Bought it twice, both times the units would not sync. ... "
" ... Once we finally got it synced, it doesn't work. ... "
Build Quality
11two, broke, plastic, place, outside
+27%
-73%
" ... I was told that I could purchase a plastic shield for $20, nearly the price of the unit. ... "
" ... The outside wand was in a shaded protected place and shows no signs of wear or damage. ... "
" ... Not even close, not thick enough, or wide enough. ... "
" ... broken after little use. ... "
" ... I bought two of these in April to replace two other thermometers that broke. ... "
" ... It's very flimsy and the outside unit is already broken. ... "
" ... Most of the time I usually buy 2 of anything from there since I know it will break. ... "
Size
10expected, easy to read, unit, travel, trailer
+100%
" ... I bought this for my travel trailer. ... "
" ... It's a great size, works well. ... "
" ... The unit is small as expected and is easy to read. ... "
" ... nice large font and just a nice product overall . ... "
" ... it had the size and functionality I wanted ... "
" ... We use it for the camper because it's relatively small. ... "
" ... I like the size and it works great. ... "
" ... Nice size for counter top. ... "
Fit
10two, stand, small, place, one
+30%
-70%
" ... I now have two pieces of junk. ... "
" ... this will not fit a 2010 Sonata. ... "
" ... The one I ordered in the fall quit working between Thanksgiving and 12/28/2017. ... "
" ... The base of the monitor is not thick enough to allow the monitor to sit upright and there is no platform provided to hold the monitor. ... "
" ... Screws were too small to work with. ... "
Device Stand
9hung, hang, table, stand, mounting
+78%
-22%
" ... There is a notch to allow you to hang the monitor on the wall. ... "
" ... Love it, it can hang on the wall and it is easy to read ... "
" ... It has a stand, so you can place it on a flat surface (or hang). ... "
" ... It can be stood on a table or hung on a wall. ... "
" ... It can be hung on the wall or placed on a shelf. ... "
" ... Works great, we hung on wall . ... "
" ... Has a stand behind it or can attach to wall. ... "
Controls
8set button, push, button, pressed, buttons
-100%
" ... Poor quality control, apparently. ... "
" ... Screen is blank, buttons unresponsive. ... "
" ... I HAVE gone thru the tedious procedure of removing batteries, pressing button 20 times, waiting 15 minutes, etc and the thing still will not reconnect with the outdoor sensor. ... "
" ... the function buttons did not work, so I ordered a identical replacement from Amazon. ... "
" ... Buttons to advance time would not work. ... "
" ... After 6 months the Set button for setting the time stopped working so the top display for time of day is useless. ... "
Product As Described
8+100%
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... There is a video shown when you buy it so it is 1,2,3 done! ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as pictured. ... "
" ... Item as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... The product works as advertised. ... "
Delivery
8time, shipped, product, advertised, received
+100%
" ... Arrived on time and just as pictured. ... "
" ... Arrived as described and in a timely manner. ... "
" ... Ok good, arrived NOT broken. ... "
" ... As advertised, good product and ontime delivery. ... "
" ... I received the WS-9160U this morning. ... "
" ... Arrived on time as advertised. ... "
Display Size
8large, screen, like, read, large clear
+100%
" ... The screen is clear and the display is large. ... "
" ... Good large display. ... "
" ... the screen is large enough to see from across the room. ... "
" ... Nice large display ... "
" ... This has a larger display and is easier to read. ... "
" ... I like the bigger display. ... "
" ... Big number display. ... "
Lagging
7times, week, answer
-100%
" ... I have also reset it many times and it works for a little while and then quits. ... "
" ... Did the factory reset and same result. ... "
" ... After a two week delay I got a confused answer ... "
" ... Has to be reset often. ... "
" ... We keep having to reset it. ... "
" ... that was over an hour ago to go through a reboot process. ... "
" ... Now I have to reset it over 5 times a day. ... "
Pedometer
6batteries, setup, set, must, changing
+100%
" ... Our Dog and my wife and I must walk for fitness and health. ... "
" ... You must follow the steps in the instructions to set it up and replace batteries. ... "
" ... but this one here I`ve got for my three brothers and me dad and we live within 1o miles of each and get almost the same reading. ... "
" ... This is supposed to be the steps you do when changing the batteries. ... "
" ... Fresh batteries, performing all the setup steps, etc. ... "
Overall performance
6without, simple, shipped, fast, display
+100%
" ... Otherwise it works fine and shipped fast. ... "
" ... It does the job without any issues. ... "
" ... I wanted something SIMPLE without too many graphics. ... "
" ... shipped fast , and it does a great job ... "
" ... Simple, but it does the job. ... "
" ... Set it up immediately and was impressed with it's display and the speed and accuracy. ... "
Features
6technology, mode, get, unit, seems
+67%
-33%
" ... I liked the features of this model so I ordered 3. ... "
" ... Each one I get has more features which is nice, and the indoor unit still works fine. ... "
" ... seems to be accurate and easily resettable min/max features. ... "
" ... advanced but I could not get it back into the 12 hour mode. ... "
Screen Protection
5one, first, replacement, blank
+20%
-80%
" ... It was behind a screen in a protected window—same as my first one. ... "
" ... Blank (actually, --.-) shows on screen. ... "
" ... The first one arrived with a very defective screen with a broken line going across it. ... "
" ... Ordered a replacement and the replacement's screen is damaged with permanent markings. ... "
Cooling
5see, work, temp, room, working
+80%
-20%
" ... Working well after some very cold days. ... "
" ... They work better in the cold. ... "
" ... It shows only the time and two temperature readings, which are big enough to see easily from across the room. ... "
" ... We were looking for a small clock for the bedroom, so the in / out temperatures is a great bonus! ... "
Call quality
5back, return, calls, week, waiting
-100%
" ... They didn't answer and even though I left callback into as instructed they didn't call back. ... "
" ... After a two week delay I got a confused answer ... "
" ... Two days later with no return call, I called again. ... Either they are swapped with calls (perhaps being understaffed?) ... and my messages are still waiting to percolate to the surface or their assurance that they would call me back in the order my call was received does not dovetail with their actual support practices. ... "
" ... Called La Crosse they said leave a message and they would call me back in order of call received. ... "
Storage
5freezer, size, one, nice
+40%
-60%
" ... This model does not have humidity reading so it should work in A bag. ... "
" ... If you don't install correctly (batteries go a certain direction and in a specific space) it will not operate as it should. ... "
" ... I even stuck it in the fridge, still 77. ... "
Design
5design, well
+80%
-20%
" ... I have been very happy with the design and function of this model. ... "
" ... We like it a lot and look at it daily. ... "
Software Platform
4product, error
+75%
-25%
" ... In their literature that comes with the unit there is a web address, go there and then click on the "Support" tab for the video. ... "
" ... Update: Dec 2017 ... "
Water Resistance
4+25%
-75%
" ... They are NOT weather proof! ... "
" ... It rained and got a bit wet and died. ... "
" ... There was no rain during that period. ... "
Keyboard
3+33%
-67%
" ... First, no backlight. ... "
" ... The only thing this is missing is backlight. ... "
Defective Delivery
3new, item, damaged, one, good
+33%
-67%
" ... don't buy defective ... "
" ... As if someone had repackaged a damaged item in a new box. ... "
Drying
3transmitter, keep, even, bag
+33%
-67%
" ... I even had it in A zip lock bag to keep it dry ,didn"t matter. ... "
Clarity
3numbers, large, display
+100%
" ... Large clear numbers ... "
" ... Clear and readable. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 3960 meters
Display
Display Size: 3.3 inches