AcuRite Iris Wireless Weather Station for Indoor and Outdoor Temperature and Humidity with Rain Gauge and Wind Speed/Direction on a Home Weather Station Digital Display (01512M)

Q: Is this model a true color display, unlike the 01036's monochrome display with a color template?

Yes, I have 2 of them in my house, one in the bathroom so I can see the weather conditions outside while I'm getting up. And I have one extra I bought from Acurite.com IBoth my screen displays are exaxtly like the one pictured. I like the neat, bright screen, this one the most. Remember, there is a switch on the side to set the screen to 3 different brightnesses! I love to fly Drones and I always look at them to see weather and windspeed, which is very important flying Drones.

Q: What is the maximum distance between the outside unit and the display? Does the sensor need to be in the shade?

The distance is 330 ft. However be careful where you place the display from the station. Walls and other things can weaken the signal. It depends on what your house is made of. My house is primarily wood. The signal has no problem reaching the other end of my house (about 150 ft I believe). Also don't place the display near computers or radios or other electronic devices. It can cause interference with your station. Now the outside station it self is does not need shading. I actually recommend you place the station as high as possible (like on a pole on your roof, if you can't, place it no lower than 5ft-6ft from the ground) This ensures that your wind readings are accurate. The thermometer and hydrometer sensors are in the sensor and a internal fan circulates air past the sensors from outside, allowing the temperature readings to stay normal in the sun. Also make sure that station is in a wide open area with nothing around the sensor that could block the wind reaching the station. Typically I would say 50 ft from obstacles but I'm not sure how close. A lot of writing a know but hope this helps you!

Q: I know the manual says batteries in the display are for backup only, but does anyone know about how long it can survive on batteries?

I just replaced the batteries in the outdoor sensor. Today is 10/11/21 and the unit was installed in early January 2019. So my batteries lasted about 33 months. I've not needed to replace the batteries in the display unit.

Q: Replacing batteries on a roof-mounted unit is a pain. I have power there, so can it be modified easily?

You can convert "anything" battery powered to a AC converted application. Just match your voltage and amperage and seal the hole wire comes through. Easy. Just find a wall wart to match, solder additional lead wires, as required for length. Heat shrink the soldered connection. Given the 4 AA required, and I don't have this unit, my guess is something 5-6 volts with about 800 -1000 mA would work, just check the stats on it.

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Brand
Chaney
Recommended Uses For Product
Garden Home
Specific Uses For Product
Date Dew Point
Power Source
Corded
Special Feature
Thermometer
Material
Plastic

🌡️55+ precise weather metrics

🌧️Integrated rain gauge data

🌬️Wireless wind speed & direction

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🌦️ Own the Weather, Own the Day!

AWARD WINNING RELIABILITY - Trusted by USA Today and Bob Vila, backed by decades of USA-based quality and customer service since 1943.
HYPERLOCAL WEATHER MASTERY - Access over 55 detailed data points including heat index, dew point, and pressure trends for unmatched weather insight.
INTUITIVE COLOR LCD DISPLAY - Large, vibrant screen with adjustable dimmer shows time, date, and weather data clearly—perfect for any room ambiance.
PERSONALIZED 12 HOUR FORECAST - Combines elevation and barometric pressure data to deliver a tailored weather outlook that keeps you ahead of the storm.
SEAMLESS WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY - Effortlessly monitor indoor and outdoor temperature, humidity, wind speed/direction, and rainfall in real-time without messy cables.

The AcuRite Iris Wireless Weather Station delivers comprehensive, real-time indoor and outdoor weather data with over 55 metrics including temperature, humidity, wind speed/direction, and rainfall. Featuring a large color LCD display and personalized 12-hour forecasts, it combines precision sensors and wireless convenience. Recognized by top reviewers and supported by a legacy of quality since 1943, it’s the ultimate tool for weather-savvy professionals.