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WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO CONNECT?
The La Crosse View™ app is compatible with both iOS and Android mobile devices. Before
connecting, be sure to check a few things:
• Confirm that your mobile device is connected to a 2.4GHz (802.11 b/g/n) Wi-Fi band before
trying to connect your station to the La Crosse View™ app. The station itself cannot accept
5GHz Wi-Fi bands that most dual-band routers offer.
• Station power cord use is required for Wi-Fi connection.
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IOS Requirements:
Mobile device with iOS 9.0 (or higher) with cellular or Wi-Fi service
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Android Requirements:
Mobile device with Android OS 5 (or higher) with cellular or
Wi-Fi service
Note:
You cannot use the app on a laptop or desktop computer.
Tips:
• Do not use public Wi-Fi networks.
• Your station and mobile device must be within 10 feet of each other during setup.
• Hold the PLUS and MINUS buttons together for 3 seconds to have your station search for
your Wi-Fi.
• If you have connection issues, hold the ALERT and LIGHT buttons together for 5 seconds to
complete a factory restart.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING AN APP?
• Monitor your backyard weather from anywhere with Internet connection.
• Set alerts, view graphs, share your home’s weather data with family and friends who have a
free La Crosse View™ app account.
• Personalize your app with your own photos, and receive push notifications.
• Expanded forecast icons from the National Weather Service (NWS).
• NWS Wind Direction.
• New Data Stream Technology allows you to stream up to three items to your station.
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National Weather Service (NWS) selectable forecasts: Wind, Snow, Thunderstorms, Hail,
Sky Cover and more.
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Personal Message: up to 20 characters for special events or reminders.
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Sensor data.
• Add extra sensors that will read to your app.
MESSAGES: WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THESE MESSAGES ON MY STATION?
Your station has built in connection status messages for your convenience.
“ALL OK CONNECTED”
- Your station is connected to the app.
“LOST WIFI”
– Your station has lost connection with your Wi-Fi network.
• Check your power cord connection (power cord required to connect).