FAQ

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• Avoid other sources of heat such as soffit vents, and window or door frames.
• For accurate humidity readings, avoid placement near vegetation and lakes or other bodies
of water when possible.
• Place your sensor in a well-vented area. Trapped moisture will cause inaccurate readings.
• Maximum transmission distance from your thermo-hygro sensor to your weather station, in
open air is 400 feet (121.92meters).
• Insert the mounting screw through the front of the transmitter and into the wall. Tighten the
screw to snug (do not over tighten).
SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE: MOUNTING THE MULTI-SENSOR
• For the system to work correctly, the Multi-Sensor’s solar panel must face south for correct
wind direction readings. Not to worry, the sensor should still get plenty of sunlight even in
the southern hemisphere and facing south.
• The wind directional vane is not reversible.
• Keep in mind, that the solar panel does not run the sensor on its own; it simply extends the
life of your batteries. So be sure to face it south so your direction is correct!
WHERE TO I PLACE MY WEATHER STATION?
Your weather station is designed for flexible placement on a desk or countertop, or to position
on the wall.
• Position within reach of an outlet that is always active. Some outlets in living rooms and in
bedrooms may only be active when the light switch is on.
• This weather station must operate with the 5 volt power cord in order to receive sensor
updates and/or to update Wi-Fi data when connected. Operation on battery power will only
maintain time/date settings if you need to move your weather station.
• Best reception occurs when only one wall is between your weather station and each sensor
outside.
• Position you weather station six feet from other electronics and wireless devices. If you
suspect RF (radio frequency) interference, simply move your weather station a few feet.
WHAT IS DISTANCE | RESISTANCE | INTERFERENCE?
Distance:
• The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 400 feet (121.92 meters) between each
sensor and your weather station.
• Consider the signal path from your weather station to each sensor as a straight line.
• Consider the distance the weather station is from other electronics in the home.
Resistance:
• Each obstacle: walls, windows, vegetation, stucco, concrete, and large metal objects will
reduce the effective signal range by about one-half.
• Mounting your sensors on a metal fence can significantly reduce the effective signal range.
Interference: