ECOWITT Weather Stations, 6 in 1 Wireless Ultrasonic Weather staion, Barometer, Temperature, Humidity Monitor, Weather Forecast for Home Garden,Only Accessory, Cannot Be Used Alone
Well made, easy to assemble and once working very reliable. Setting up the software side of things is nowhere near as easy or simple as it should be, but these are very flexible devices designed for enthusiasts. Once configured its been rock solid reliable and never looses connection.
I rarely write reviews, but have to with this one:-
The ease of use of setting up is great, with very clear English instructions.
The whole system including the application on the main unit is so well thought out, even the android app is perfectly written unlike may things nowadays.
Adding additional sensors is a doddle, and I have just purchased the camera to add to the system.
Worked straight out the box, uploading data within 5 minutes contributing to the community weather information of which there are thousands.
Never again will I be using BBC weather or any other for my weather.
Top job….
A good system which works reliably, although I failed to get the device to connect to wifi. Network socket plus patch lead required. Nasty hard plastic case, roughly moulded too.
Already had a Davis weather station and bought this to complement it with other sensors. Now use with the Ecowitt lightning sensor, soil temperature and humidity sensors. Ideal for monitoring the garden and weather. Data can be viewed on the free Ecowitt app and also uploaded to Weather Underground.
Pretty accurate for the money.
Wireless gateway powered by supplied usb connector so needs a nearby pc or similar.
Instructions easy to follow. Large range of Ecowitt sensors available, other bundles including the gateway are available and better value if you want a complete weather station rather than just a few sensors.
Installation was quite complex as it’s clear in the instructions it needs lightning protection even if it’s not attached to your house. Apart from that the set up was straightforward and it works perfectly.
I bought this as an add-on to my existing Ecowitt console to allow me to use some special sensors, and be able to view the info on my Tablet and Phone.
Not only from this gateway, but from my original system as well. Very useful ! .
Love this product. Easy to set up and we love it. Gives you everything you need to know from wind speeds, direction, temperatures and so much more. If you’re interested in the weather, don’t delay.
The GW2000 can be connected to your router with an ethernet cable or over wi-fi. It’s powered by a supplied USB cable as opposed to the GW1100 that has a USB fixed plug that you have to plug into a USB socket. However there is no USB power adapter included. I just feel the GW2000 gives more flexibility in use and set up over the GW1100.
It has a temp & humidity sensor at the end of an attached cable.
I already owned a Waldbeck Halley weatherstation which came with its own hub and a wireless temp & humidity sensor. All have worked really well for several years now but the wi-fi base station didn’t have its own temp & humidity sensor and was limited to only being able to connect to the weatherstation and the one supplied wireless sensor.
Having seen how the Ecowitt system has developed I decided to take a chance on the GW2000 when it was discounted to less than 42.
This is because it can connect to multiple external sensors.
I gambled that it would connect to my existing weatherstation (It uses 868 MHz) as I suspected it was made by Ecowitt and just branded by the German company Waldbeck Halley(WH) and it did!
So now I can expand the system, I can have sensors in the garage, outbuildings, in the loft and I plan to have a water temp sensor in my pond.
You can also add air quality and lightening sensors if you so wish.
Instructions are clear with diagrams, screenshots and in English not Chinglish. Ecowitt are a Chinese company but seem to be doing so well they’ve made a real effort to make it as easy as possible for the end user. Please take note other companies who just seem to use a poor version of Google translate having an off day.
Once you have connected the GW2000 to your home network through the app, the weatherstation and each sensor connect automatically.
I can now use the updated Ecowitt and WSview plus apps which are much better than the original WSview.
The new apps show current data from the main station and all the connected sensors but also graphs of data changes across a daily period, 24 hours, weekly, monthly, yearly, across 7 days or 30 days. It marks the lowest and highest data points for each sensor across the data period you choose and set alarms although I haven’t tried that yet. It allows you to give custom names to each sensor, for example “garage”.
It also allows you to see the weather data from thousands of fellow Ecowitt weatherstation owners around the globe! (You can choose to make your data hidden). Not only is it fascinating to see that data but you can see weather approaching your area and also check how accurate your station is compared to your neighbouring ecowitt users. For example right now my station is recording 0C outside while a user in Zambia is recording 33C and my nearest fellow users are at 1 to 3C but I’m about 70 meters higher in altitude than them.
Overall a massive upgrade to my existing weatherstation and having the GW2000 means that when my original WH weatherstation gives up or gets damaged I only need to purchase a replacement Ecowitt weatherstation.
I am left with the original WH/ecowitt base station and wireless sensor which will still work together but only with each other (unfortunately the WH wireless sensor has a fixed frequency and it seems that the GW2000 only connects to more recent versions where you can change the frequency of the wireless temp & humidity sensors via dip switches in the battery compartment) but I figure it’s not worth the extra electricity cost using them when I can add more of the newer sensors and have them all displaying on the same screen.
I can wholly recommend the Ecowitt system. It’s well worth the extra money over cheaper alternatives.
Works well. The more expensive versions that use a single mounting post are a easier and more convenient. I screwed the rain collector to ledge so only one post needed. Customer support has been very good. The device is easy to set up and gives good information.
Bought this to replace a similar priced Chinese product that I owned for about two years.
In comparison, this Ecowitt adds precipitation rate and relative air pressure, which my old station did not have. Another improvement with this model is the weather vane which requires a stronger breeze to make it change wind direction. If the vane spins too freely you would have trouble knowing which way the wind is blowing, especially in light winds. I find this unit records the wind direction the same as forecasted by the Met office, so am happy with that.
The indoor display is easy to read and much brighter than a lot of cheaper stations, and I found it easy to connect to Weather Underground. You can also fit a memory card as a backup if you wish.
In summary this is the best weather station I have owned, and am very happy with it.
[email protected] Steven B. Reed Senior Manager Blue Consulting Services says:
My old weather station dies and I spent a long time looking for a replacement. This seemed to fit the bill, lots of additional sensors and the description seemed to indicate I can store and access the data locally for my own analysis.
It’s much better than I thought. You can install a MicroSD card into it, and it will store the data. This is great. You can also save the data to one of many external weather sites, but this means setting the base station up on your wifi and then giving it access to other external places, and if, like me, you are somewhat careful about who and what you let into your home network, I wanted to store the data locally. luckily, with a Raspberry Pi (or PC) you can use CumulusMX and connect it very easily to the weather station, keeping all your data local. This was a VERY pleasant surprise, and actually fits in nicely with another project I have. So far, very impressed that someone has actually thought about a product.
I bought the Ecowitt HP2551 to replace my old Auriol weather station that no longer worked. Unlike the Auriol where the mounting pole passes through its ‘U’ bolts and out the top, this sensor array sits on top of the pole so I decided to fit a plastic cap onto the sharp metal pole so it would not damage the plastic body of the sensor array.
On powering up the console I found that although the indoor sensor was detected easily, there was no signal from the outdoor sensor array. After many tries at rebooting the console and the outdoor array I contacted [email protected] and was told to check that my sensor array was registered with the console. I found my WH65 sensor in the “Setup | More | Sensor ID Setup” page, clicked on “Register” and immediately I received a signal and the outdoor sensor data was displayed correctly. There is little in the manual about sensor abbreviations and their hexadecimal IDs, but Ecowitt provide many additional sensors and I expect the IDs help to prevent interference from neighbouring weather stations.
Initially I had a problem setting up the station coordinates. If you are west of London the longitude is typically a negative value. The console will not accept negative inputs but setting longitude to WEST and entering a positive value works fine.
I have found that all data entered in the console is persistent and I have not needed to re-enter router details if the console power is interrupted.
Connecting to the Internet through my router was straightforward and the Ecowitt site provides a very useful logging system that will display graphs of your historic data and indicate their maximum and minimum values. It is also possible to export your data from the Ecowitt web page as a download to an Excel xlsx file.
I found the Ecowitt support team very helpful and they replied promptly so after these initial problems were overcome I am very pleased with my Ecowitt station and would certainly recommend it to others.
Overall, a versatile and cost-effective weather station system of modular design that looks well-made, has a really useful range of additional sensors available to purchase and as far as I can tell is almost as capable as the Davis weather stations — but at a fraction of the cost.
For those wanting a more detailed review, please read on.
As my old weather station of ten years was on its last legs, I decided to purchase this kit as a) it offered good value for money as far as functionality was concerned b) I like Ecowitt’s modular approach to sales i.e. although it works out more expensive, you can start with a simple online weather station using just one sensor and a wireless-to-WiFi gateway and add to it as you go along, knowing it will all work together and c) Ecowitt is a brand name of the Fine Offset company based in China who make weather stations and sensors for other companies and have gained a good reputation over the years.
I also purchased the bird spike kit, (to stop the pigeons round here leaving deposits in the rain gauge) the rain gauge filter and the remote battery pack for the 7-in-1 sensor array as this saves having to take the mounting pole down every year or so to replace the backup batteries and possibly damaging the sensor array in the process.
Mounting the array onto the pole was a little fiddly, but not difficult: more a case of wading through the job. Don’t over-tighten the nuts or you may crack the plastic shoe. Just tighten the nuts enough to ensure the yoke sits firmly on top of the pole and does not move when you rock it gently on the pole. Allow plenty of time, read the instructions carefully, take it steady and you’ll be OK: if a 65+ year-old duffer like me can do the job successfully, anyone can! Mounting poles from 1 to 2 inches in diameter can be used, with suitable poles available from Amazon. I would advise against using a pole longer than 8 feet as it may sway too much in strong gusty winds and falsely activate the rain gauge bucket. I used a 6ft x 1.25 inch 16-gauge aluminium pole and the array barely moved at all during the recent storm Eunice where the sensor array’s anemometer recorded wind gusts exceeding 70mph.
I was also impressed with the wide range of add-on wireless sensors and spares available, and I have purchased the lightning sensor, three extra temperature and humidity sensors and a 3-metre wired temperature sensor with external probe. Interestingly, all three temperature & humidity sensors register identical temperature and humidity readings when placed side-by-side, giving an indication of how well the devices are calibrated. Other sensors available include (among others) soil temperature, soil wetness, water leak detectors and air quality sensors.
The equipment looks well made, seems much more accurate and sensitive than my old station and has some really useful options on the display console, such as being able to either manually or automatically turn the display off at night (you can set the off and on times as you wish) which is useful if you site the console by the bed, along with an automatic two-level brightness option, which is dependent on external light level.
The data displayed on the console is really quite detailed and too much to record in detail here. Interestingly, hourly rain rate is also displayed along with ‘Event’, daily, weekly, monthly and yearly rainfall to date. Furthermore, all sensor readings logged can be adjusted or calibrated, which for me meant I could add onto the console the year’s recorded rainfall prior to setting up the station.
The display console requires a +5V supply to work (mains adapter supplied), displays a lot of detail, yet is easy to read: however, the (up to 8) remote temperature and humidity sensor readings can either be ‘cycled’ with the supplied ‘Indoor’ temperature & humidity sensor, or any one of these can be displayed permanently.
Data logging is good overall and includes the time on the max/min screen when say the maximum temperature etc. occurred: however, these times are not recorded in the internal or online history log.
Other useful features include:
+Micro SD card slot which accepts sizes up to and including 32gB (max) for either installing new firmware or backing up weather data logs for say analysis in a spreadsheet etc. Ten years of history data equates to less than 1gB.
+WiFi facility (only 2.4gHz 802.11g band compatible) for uploading weather data to weather servers.
+Partially pre-configured upload facility (only user/station i.d. and password needed) for uploading weather details to either Ecowitt’s web server, Weather Underground or Met Office WOW servers, with a configuration option to upload the readings to your own weather server as well, using software such as CumulusMX so that you can remotely view the weather info on say your smartphone via the Ecowitt web server or the Ecowitt and WSView apps (Android) or equivalent Apple iOS app. This is really useful for say keeping an eye on your house when you’re away in cold weather and help you to decide whether you need to turn the heating on remotely, using say Nest or Hive online systems etc.
The user manual is fairly comprehensive and reasonably easy to follow — particularly in regard to siting the sensors and mounting the 7-in-1 sensor array onto a pole. However, one or two less important options shown in the manual have been replaced with others following various firmware updates since the manual was printed. One thing to be aware of: for some unknown reason, the manual explains how to set up data uploads to remote weather servers BEFORE explaning how to set up the console to access your WiFi, which is needed in order to access the remote servers!
As for customer support, again, Ecowitt shine; as the supplied console kept intermittently locking up every few hours, necessitating a reset via the hidden button on the side. I contacted Ecowitt support via e-mail who, after verifying my purchase, sent me a new console (and mains adapter) free of charge from China and e-mailed me a tracking number that enabled me to track the parcel almost to my front door! This replacement console has performed perfectly so far.
As for overall reliability, time will tell, but apart from the original console intermittently locking up (which can elude even the most stringent quality control checks) all is well so far.
As for negative points, not much: perhaps the only missing facility for me would be the ability to directly transfer the history data directly to a PC via the mini (not micro) USB socket on the console instead of needing to remove the memory card every time. Apparently, this USB socket is only for firmware upgrades and how to do this using the socket is not mentioned anywhere in the manual. These updates are easiest done by copying the new firmware file onto an empty micro SD card and inserting it into the card socket on the console. Powering down the console and back up again starts the update process which takes around a minute.
Also, the push buttons being at the bottom of the screen means two hands are needed to push any button (one to hold the console steady and the other to push the button) whereas if the buttons were sited along the top or down both sides, a pincer movement using the thumb and finger of one hand would suffice.
Finally, if you decide to purchase sensors direct from the Ecowitt web site, make sure you order the correct wireless operating frequency, which is stamped on the back of the display console. 868mHz for the UK and Europe, 915mHz for the USA and 433mHz for Australia.
Recommended!
*Edit 11/08/22: Six months on from writing this review, all the equipment has worked flawlessly so far and I have updated both sets of firmware on the console (main and WiFi) several times. The WiFi firmware can only be updated via the Ecowitt app though, but it automatically notifies you of a WiFI firmware update being available. Installing the WiFi firmware update also takes around a minute.
I did have a problem with the lightning detector not detecting any lightning when a storm was in progress close by, but I found this was due to me mis-reading the instructions: I had set the DIP switches inside the battery compartment cover to minimum sensitivity! Setting the switches as below corrected the problem and the sensor now accurately detects lightning flashes as far as 25 miles away with no false detections.
I set the DIP switches thus: looking at the sensor with the switches just above the battery holder, from left-to-right the switches should read: UP-DOWN-UP-DOWN. Any changes made to the DIP switches are only recognised after removing the batteries, waiting ten seconds or so and then reinserting the batteries.
Also, I would recommend any weatherproof housing used for the lightning sensor is not placed directly next to the metal mounting pole as this can impair detection by ‘earthing’ the RF signal given off by the lightning. I used this one: Amazon product code ASIN B017ILZF6C and mounted it on a stout wooden fence post.
I see Ecowitt are now shipping a suitable housing with the lightning sensor which has an arm on to keep the sensor a short distance away from the pole.
Would I buy Ecowitt eqipment again? From what I’ve experienced so far, most definitely!
This works really well but of course it really depends on what station you have it connected to in terms of what performance that you will get out of it. I live in quite an urban area so connection was strong however, I worry that in a more rural area you may struggle to connect.
I have always wanted my own weather station and with this system I can add sensors to it as and when I want.
This little unit is well made and very simple to install, after plugging it in and downloading the free app’ from Ecowitt, I made a free account and signed in on the app’ this device was detected and setup with default settings straight away. From there I signed into the web account and made adjustments to the settings as I needed, such as wind speed and temperature units. Once it is set how you want it, this device can even be paired to an online weather sharing service such as WeatherCloud and then you are able to see and share your readings with other people as you want.
The add-on sensors are easy to get, though some are quite expensive, so far I have only added a lightning detector but there is everything from windspeed to rainfall, temperature/humidity and even soil temperature probes, all of which connect to this gateway wirelessly.
I will be adding other sensors to mine over time and eventually I will be able to correctly predict the weather in my immediate area, whilst sharing that information with others from around my area so we can see a more detailed weather pattern.
Great little starter unit for your own weather station.
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Little Gateway To Your Own Weather Forecas
The good stuff, with this I was able to track the indoor temperature fluctuations, pressure & humidity differences throughout the day. The data graphs it provides is clear and easy to understand, but you need to buy additional items if you wish to use this outside.
The setup, Difficult. Not even my router makes me go to a hosted webpage via an IP address. I am glad My husband was around when it came to set this up as I was a bit clueless. Not easy at all.
Construction
The construction of the device feels a but of an afterthought and it would benefit from a higher quality enclosure.
Conclusion
While it has done exactly what it said, its was not the best Ux experience in regards to set up.
This is a compact and handy
Weather station,
It gives accurate results and
Very lovely.
The performance is excellent and I am very pleased
With it.
It is a very portable tools that will do you well
Honestly very inexpensive for the quality, reputation and utility, this gateway does have already a sensor included and is for indoor use. The WiFi connection is strong and very reliable and the app is well designed and easy to read.
For basic information it is possible to buy similarly priced weather stations with already multiple sensors to place indoor and outdoor but for a more professional system this is surely a great device to start but realistically it would be easy to spend quite a lot more in purchasing many sensors to upgrade this statio
Ecowitt Wireless Weather Station Gateway – Thermometer Hygrometer Barometric Pressure, Indoor Temperature Humidity Meter, GW1100 Sensor for Home Office IOT, Base Station for Ecowitt Sensor Series
TheWireless WIFI Weather Station Gateway with onboard indoor temperature, humidity and barometric 3in1 sensors, easy and quick configuration of Wi-Fi. After configure WiFi, view live Data on web page or WS View APP. Multi-functionConnects to all the ecowitt transmitter sensors (sold separately), you can set Time Zone and Date, manage other sensors, view sensor signal and power status. Set up your own weather station ecosystem.
The WiFi weather station is a good thing to have around the house so you can check your temperature easy and it’s very easy to use and works very well, Very easy to connect it to my WiFi which others don’t have this and you can use it where ever you want to as its very easy to store and put in a bag if needed be.
I would say its very good made, it has allot of benefits for my house for testing for the tempature, My husband said its well worth the price and how good it works, defiently recommend the weather station.
This is a very small unit that packs a lot in. You get the grey main sensor gateway with a stubby USB port sticking out, a USB extension lead and instructions.
You should really know what you’re buying if you get this – a hub that connects to a web server to update your weather readings (temperature, pressure, humidity, etc.) You can then read the values from their web site (individually or as a whole – when you’re contributing to a community of other users).
First thing it to install the app from Ecowitt. It makes setup much simpler and from there you’ll be sending data to them in minutes.
Compact unit that does a lot for the price. I’ll be adding extra sensors and some Arduino circuitry to this to build my own weather station that I can see when I’m away from home.
4.0 out of 5 stars Fiddly setup unless you use the app.
I almost threw this device away as I could not get it set up. No matter what I did I couldn’t work it out. I decided to check other reviews and thank goodness I did because thankfully I was then able to get this device to work.
I followed the advice from other reviewers and downloaded the ECOWITT app, and it is so much easier to then set up. No messing about changing gateways and it is now set up and giving me the data I hoped for.
This is a small device and you can get additional sensors for it. This allows you to take a reading from various areas in the house or garden. I currently have this set up so I can keep an eye on the temps for my plants. As the weather changes, I want to be aware of the night temps as well as day, this provides that information as well as the humidity of the room the plants are in.
Once this was set up I could see how well this device works. Now I have the Ecowitt app it is much easier to use and I would recommend it.
This wireless weather station gateway is really cool and it’s multifunctional: connects to all the ecowitt transmitter sensors but you will have to buy separately, you can set time zone and date, manage other sensors, view sensor signal and power status and set up your own weather station ecosystem. Allows accessing your current and history data locally or remotely. Wireless range to external sensors up to 100M.
Temperature range is -10C — 60C, resolution: 0.1C, or 0.1F, accuracy: 1C. The cable length is 1M. Very easy to use. Worth to spend this reasonable price.
You receive a very small device, which has a single USB
Setting up is not easy, the instructions do not mention that there is an app which I only found out after reading a couple of the reviews, download the app and everything was much easier.
This is only a small part of a weather station, this is for indoors, and works much better if connected to an outdoor set up etc.
A good little device, however, setup needs improving, a clear mention of the app would help, and seems a little expensive for a gateway
I bought the complete station package that included 5 sensors. I liked it so much that I bought a couple more sensors to monitor the temps in various locations in my house. Also, fwiw, I successfully wired a remote battery pack to a sensor I put in an attic crawlspace so I don’t have to climb up there when the battery finally wears out.
Nice and compact device, well presented and high quality build. Really easy to set up and use and provides a very good and accurate results. Could make a cool gift for someone who’s into stuff like this or great for some jobs! Overall I’m very happy, great price!
Its easy to use and it is accurate.
Multi-function Connects to all the ecowitt transmitter sensors (sold separately), you can set Time Zone and Date, manage other sensors, view sensor signal and power status. Set up your own weather station ecosystem.
Easy and quick configuration of Wi-Fi, happy with the purchase.
I was after a device to tell me the temperature and humidity in a home gym I have set up.
This is tiny and runs off a single USB slot, the device itself is quite minimal, it has a button on the front, and a temperature probe.
I tried following the included instructions which walk you through logging into the device using IP addresses and manually inputting the WiFi data. To view it you then had to keep logging into the device – this was awkward, clumsy and almost resulted in the device going straight back.
Turns out there is an app for it! But nowhere on the box or instructions is it even talked about or advertised! Search for ‘Ecowitt’ in the app store and you’ll find it.
Downloading this allows you to set up and install through the app quickly and easily and you can check your data without messing about with IP logins.
Once all set up the data is clear and easy to read and you can also check back over the previous day’s readings.
You can add numerous other sensors to this one if you wanted too as it acts like the bridge for the sensors.
I’ve taken off one star for the included instructions making things difficult.
I must admit, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I ordered this wireless weather station gateway from Ecowitt. Admittedly, setting it up wasn’t the clearest and this is the only reason to drop 1 star from my review. The unit itself works fantastically once setup and, to be fair, when you do know what you’re doing, it’s actually straight forward.
There does appear to be a way to set this up within the app, however the large instruction sheet doesn’t suggest this at any point. That would have been a far easier solution.
What I do like is that, once setup on your WiFi, you can register the unit with Ecowitt weather to get live data. You can also then register via Weather Underground’s Personal Weather Station (PWS) sensor network. This makes your PWS visible on as map, but also allows it to work properly with the WS View app.
This is only a WiFi wireless weather station gateway, so don’t expect a full blown weather station. It does report indoor temperature and pressure from the inbuilt sensor though. Different sensors can be bought to work with this, so you can slowly build up your full-blown weather station over time. I’m now planning to purchase the remote outdoor temperature and humidity sensor, which can be hung on a tree or wall outside and connect up remotely to this gateway.
Despite the poor instructions, once I set this up I was really pleased with it. It’s powered via a standard usb port and comes with a usb extension lead. I can most definitely recommend this.
4.0 out of 5 stars Some setup issues, but works well. You need extra sensors for outdoors though.
Well made, easy to assemble and once working very reliable. Setting up the software side of things is nowhere near as easy or simple as it should be, but these are very flexible devices designed for enthusiasts. Once configured its been rock solid reliable and never looses connection.
It was simple to setup (though I had to buy the bracket and pole separately from local DIY store) when paired with the GW1100 wireless gateway.
A few clicks in Home Assistant to add the Ecowitt integration and it was streaming data to my in house dashboard.
Great value and it has a very solid construction. I have already recommended to friends.
I rarely write reviews, but have to with this one:-
The ease of use of setting up is great, with very clear English instructions.
The whole system including the application on the main unit is so well thought out, even the android app is perfectly written unlike may things nowadays.
Adding additional sensors is a doddle, and I have just purchased the camera to add to the system.
Worked straight out the box, uploading data within 5 minutes contributing to the community weather information of which there are thousands.
Never again will I be using BBC weather or any other for my weather.
Top job….
A good system which works reliably, although I failed to get the device to connect to wifi. Network socket plus patch lead required. Nasty hard plastic case, roughly moulded too.
Already had a Davis weather station and bought this to complement it with other sensors. Now use with the Ecowitt lightning sensor, soil temperature and humidity sensors. Ideal for monitoring the garden and weather. Data can be viewed on the free Ecowitt app and also uploaded to Weather Underground.
Pretty accurate for the money.
Wireless gateway powered by supplied usb connector so needs a nearby pc or similar.
Instructions easy to follow. Large range of Ecowitt sensors available, other bundles including the gateway are available and better value if you want a complete weather station rather than just a few sensors.
Installation was quite complex as it’s clear in the instructions it needs lightning protection even if it’s not attached to your house. Apart from that the set up was straightforward and it works perfectly.
I bought this as an add-on to my existing Ecowitt console to allow me to use some special sensors, and be able to view the info on my Tablet and Phone.
Not only from this gateway, but from my original system as well. Very useful ! .
Love this product. Easy to set up and we love it. Gives you everything you need to know from wind speeds, direction, temperatures and so much more. If you’re interested in the weather, don’t delay.
The GW2000 can be connected to your router with an ethernet cable or over wi-fi. It’s powered by a supplied USB cable as opposed to the GW1100 that has a USB fixed plug that you have to plug into a USB socket. However there is no USB power adapter included. I just feel the GW2000 gives more flexibility in use and set up over the GW1100.
It has a temp & humidity sensor at the end of an attached cable.
I already owned a Waldbeck Halley weatherstation which came with its own hub and a wireless temp & humidity sensor. All have worked really well for several years now but the wi-fi base station didn’t have its own temp & humidity sensor and was limited to only being able to connect to the weatherstation and the one supplied wireless sensor.
Having seen how the Ecowitt system has developed I decided to take a chance on the GW2000 when it was discounted to less than 42.
This is because it can connect to multiple external sensors.
I gambled that it would connect to my existing weatherstation (It uses 868 MHz) as I suspected it was made by Ecowitt and just branded by the German company Waldbeck Halley(WH) and it did!
So now I can expand the system, I can have sensors in the garage, outbuildings, in the loft and I plan to have a water temp sensor in my pond.
You can also add air quality and lightening sensors if you so wish.
Instructions are clear with diagrams, screenshots and in English not Chinglish. Ecowitt are a Chinese company but seem to be doing so well they’ve made a real effort to make it as easy as possible for the end user. Please take note other companies who just seem to use a poor version of Google translate having an off day.
Once you have connected the GW2000 to your home network through the app, the weatherstation and each sensor connect automatically.
I can now use the updated Ecowitt and WSview plus apps which are much better than the original WSview.
The new apps show current data from the main station and all the connected sensors but also graphs of data changes across a daily period, 24 hours, weekly, monthly, yearly, across 7 days or 30 days. It marks the lowest and highest data points for each sensor across the data period you choose and set alarms although I haven’t tried that yet. It allows you to give custom names to each sensor, for example “garage”.
It also allows you to see the weather data from thousands of fellow Ecowitt weatherstation owners around the globe! (You can choose to make your data hidden). Not only is it fascinating to see that data but you can see weather approaching your area and also check how accurate your station is compared to your neighbouring ecowitt users. For example right now my station is recording 0C outside while a user in Zambia is recording 33C and my nearest fellow users are at 1 to 3C but I’m about 70 meters higher in altitude than them.
Overall a massive upgrade to my existing weatherstation and having the GW2000 means that when my original WH weatherstation gives up or gets damaged I only need to purchase a replacement Ecowitt weatherstation.
I am left with the original WH/ecowitt base station and wireless sensor which will still work together but only with each other (unfortunately the WH wireless sensor has a fixed frequency and it seems that the GW2000 only connects to more recent versions where you can change the frequency of the wireless temp & humidity sensors via dip switches in the battery compartment) but I figure it’s not worth the extra electricity cost using them when I can add more of the newer sensors and have them all displaying on the same screen.
I can wholly recommend the Ecowitt system. It’s well worth the extra money over cheaper alternatives.
Works well. The more expensive versions that use a single mounting post are a easier and more convenient. I screwed the rain collector to ledge so only one post needed. Customer support has been very good. The device is easy to set up and gives good information.
In comparison, this Ecowitt adds precipitation rate and relative air pressure, which my old station did not have. Another improvement with this model is the weather vane which requires a stronger breeze to make it change wind direction. If the vane spins too freely you would have trouble knowing which way the wind is blowing, especially in light winds. I find this unit records the wind direction the same as forecasted by the Met office, so am happy with that.
The indoor display is easy to read and much brighter than a lot of cheaper stations, and I found it easy to connect to Weather Underground. You can also fit a memory card as a backup if you wish.
In summary this is the best weather station I have owned, and am very happy with it.
It’s much better than I thought. You can install a MicroSD card into it, and it will store the data. This is great. You can also save the data to one of many external weather sites, but this means setting the base station up on your wifi and then giving it access to other external places, and if, like me, you are somewhat careful about who and what you let into your home network, I wanted to store the data locally. luckily, with a Raspberry Pi (or PC) you can use CumulusMX and connect it very easily to the weather station, keeping all your data local. This was a VERY pleasant surprise, and actually fits in nicely with another project I have. So far, very impressed that someone has actually thought about a product.
On powering up the console I found that although the indoor sensor was detected easily, there was no signal from the outdoor sensor array. After many tries at rebooting the console and the outdoor array I contacted [email protected] and was told to check that my sensor array was registered with the console. I found my WH65 sensor in the “Setup | More | Sensor ID Setup” page, clicked on “Register” and immediately I received a signal and the outdoor sensor data was displayed correctly. There is little in the manual about sensor abbreviations and their hexadecimal IDs, but Ecowitt provide many additional sensors and I expect the IDs help to prevent interference from neighbouring weather stations.
Initially I had a problem setting up the station coordinates. If you are west of London the longitude is typically a negative value. The console will not accept negative inputs but setting longitude to WEST and entering a positive value works fine.
I have found that all data entered in the console is persistent and I have not needed to re-enter router details if the console power is interrupted.
Connecting to the Internet through my router was straightforward and the Ecowitt site provides a very useful logging system that will display graphs of your historic data and indicate their maximum and minimum values. It is also possible to export your data from the Ecowitt web page as a download to an Excel xlsx file.
I found the Ecowitt support team very helpful and they replied promptly so after these initial problems were overcome I am very pleased with my Ecowitt station and would certainly recommend it to others.
For those wanting a more detailed review, please read on.
As my old weather station of ten years was on its last legs, I decided to purchase this kit as a) it offered good value for money as far as functionality was concerned b) I like Ecowitt’s modular approach to sales i.e. although it works out more expensive, you can start with a simple online weather station using just one sensor and a wireless-to-WiFi gateway and add to it as you go along, knowing it will all work together and c) Ecowitt is a brand name of the Fine Offset company based in China who make weather stations and sensors for other companies and have gained a good reputation over the years.
I also purchased the bird spike kit, (to stop the pigeons round here leaving deposits in the rain gauge) the rain gauge filter and the remote battery pack for the 7-in-1 sensor array as this saves having to take the mounting pole down every year or so to replace the backup batteries and possibly damaging the sensor array in the process.
Mounting the array onto the pole was a little fiddly, but not difficult: more a case of wading through the job. Don’t over-tighten the nuts or you may crack the plastic shoe. Just tighten the nuts enough to ensure the yoke sits firmly on top of the pole and does not move when you rock it gently on the pole. Allow plenty of time, read the instructions carefully, take it steady and you’ll be OK: if a 65+ year-old duffer like me can do the job successfully, anyone can! Mounting poles from 1 to 2 inches in diameter can be used, with suitable poles available from Amazon. I would advise against using a pole longer than 8 feet as it may sway too much in strong gusty winds and falsely activate the rain gauge bucket. I used a 6ft x 1.25 inch 16-gauge aluminium pole and the array barely moved at all during the recent storm Eunice where the sensor array’s anemometer recorded wind gusts exceeding 70mph.
I was also impressed with the wide range of add-on wireless sensors and spares available, and I have purchased the lightning sensor, three extra temperature and humidity sensors and a 3-metre wired temperature sensor with external probe. Interestingly, all three temperature & humidity sensors register identical temperature and humidity readings when placed side-by-side, giving an indication of how well the devices are calibrated. Other sensors available include (among others) soil temperature, soil wetness, water leak detectors and air quality sensors.
The equipment looks well made, seems much more accurate and sensitive than my old station and has some really useful options on the display console, such as being able to either manually or automatically turn the display off at night (you can set the off and on times as you wish) which is useful if you site the console by the bed, along with an automatic two-level brightness option, which is dependent on external light level.
The data displayed on the console is really quite detailed and too much to record in detail here. Interestingly, hourly rain rate is also displayed along with ‘Event’, daily, weekly, monthly and yearly rainfall to date. Furthermore, all sensor readings logged can be adjusted or calibrated, which for me meant I could add onto the console the year’s recorded rainfall prior to setting up the station.
The display console requires a +5V supply to work (mains adapter supplied), displays a lot of detail, yet is easy to read: however, the (up to 8) remote temperature and humidity sensor readings can either be ‘cycled’ with the supplied ‘Indoor’ temperature & humidity sensor, or any one of these can be displayed permanently.
Data logging is good overall and includes the time on the max/min screen when say the maximum temperature etc. occurred: however, these times are not recorded in the internal or online history log.
Other useful features include:
+Micro SD card slot which accepts sizes up to and including 32gB (max) for either installing new firmware or backing up weather data logs for say analysis in a spreadsheet etc. Ten years of history data equates to less than 1gB.
+WiFi facility (only 2.4gHz 802.11g band compatible) for uploading weather data to weather servers.
+Partially pre-configured upload facility (only user/station i.d. and password needed) for uploading weather details to either Ecowitt’s web server, Weather Underground or Met Office WOW servers, with a configuration option to upload the readings to your own weather server as well, using software such as CumulusMX so that you can remotely view the weather info on say your smartphone via the Ecowitt web server or the Ecowitt and WSView apps (Android) or equivalent Apple iOS app. This is really useful for say keeping an eye on your house when you’re away in cold weather and help you to decide whether you need to turn the heating on remotely, using say Nest or Hive online systems etc.
The user manual is fairly comprehensive and reasonably easy to follow — particularly in regard to siting the sensors and mounting the 7-in-1 sensor array onto a pole. However, one or two less important options shown in the manual have been replaced with others following various firmware updates since the manual was printed. One thing to be aware of: for some unknown reason, the manual explains how to set up data uploads to remote weather servers BEFORE explaning how to set up the console to access your WiFi, which is needed in order to access the remote servers!
As for customer support, again, Ecowitt shine; as the supplied console kept intermittently locking up every few hours, necessitating a reset via the hidden button on the side. I contacted Ecowitt support via e-mail who, after verifying my purchase, sent me a new console (and mains adapter) free of charge from China and e-mailed me a tracking number that enabled me to track the parcel almost to my front door! This replacement console has performed perfectly so far.
As for overall reliability, time will tell, but apart from the original console intermittently locking up (which can elude even the most stringent quality control checks) all is well so far.
As for negative points, not much: perhaps the only missing facility for me would be the ability to directly transfer the history data directly to a PC via the mini (not micro) USB socket on the console instead of needing to remove the memory card every time. Apparently, this USB socket is only for firmware upgrades and how to do this using the socket is not mentioned anywhere in the manual. These updates are easiest done by copying the new firmware file onto an empty micro SD card and inserting it into the card socket on the console. Powering down the console and back up again starts the update process which takes around a minute.
Also, the push buttons being at the bottom of the screen means two hands are needed to push any button (one to hold the console steady and the other to push the button) whereas if the buttons were sited along the top or down both sides, a pincer movement using the thumb and finger of one hand would suffice.
Finally, if you decide to purchase sensors direct from the Ecowitt web site, make sure you order the correct wireless operating frequency, which is stamped on the back of the display console. 868mHz for the UK and Europe, 915mHz for the USA and 433mHz for Australia.
Recommended!
*Edit 11/08/22: Six months on from writing this review, all the equipment has worked flawlessly so far and I have updated both sets of firmware on the console (main and WiFi) several times. The WiFi firmware can only be updated via the Ecowitt app though, but it automatically notifies you of a WiFI firmware update being available. Installing the WiFi firmware update also takes around a minute.
I did have a problem with the lightning detector not detecting any lightning when a storm was in progress close by, but I found this was due to me mis-reading the instructions: I had set the DIP switches inside the battery compartment cover to minimum sensitivity! Setting the switches as below corrected the problem and the sensor now accurately detects lightning flashes as far as 25 miles away with no false detections.
I set the DIP switches thus: looking at the sensor with the switches just above the battery holder, from left-to-right the switches should read: UP-DOWN-UP-DOWN. Any changes made to the DIP switches are only recognised after removing the batteries, waiting ten seconds or so and then reinserting the batteries.
Also, I would recommend any weatherproof housing used for the lightning sensor is not placed directly next to the metal mounting pole as this can impair detection by ‘earthing’ the RF signal given off by the lightning. I used this one: Amazon product code ASIN B017ILZF6C and mounted it on a stout wooden fence post.
I see Ecowitt are now shipping a suitable housing with the lightning sensor which has an arm on to keep the sensor a short distance away from the pole.
Would I buy Ecowitt eqipment again? From what I’ve experienced so far, most definitely!
his gateway is a bit tricky to make it work as you need to know how this system works however it does the job and it is kind of accurate
This works really well but of course it really depends on what station you have it connected to in terms of what performance that you will get out of it. I live in quite an urban area so connection was strong however, I worry that in a more rural area you may struggle to connect.
I have always wanted my own weather station and with this system I can add sensors to it as and when I want.
This little unit is well made and very simple to install, after plugging it in and downloading the free app’ from Ecowitt, I made a free account and signed in on the app’ this device was detected and setup with default settings straight away. From there I signed into the web account and made adjustments to the settings as I needed, such as wind speed and temperature units. Once it is set how you want it, this device can even be paired to an online weather sharing service such as WeatherCloud and then you are able to see and share your readings with other people as you want.
The add-on sensors are easy to get, though some are quite expensive, so far I have only added a lightning detector but there is everything from windspeed to rainfall, temperature/humidity and even soil temperature probes, all of which connect to this gateway wirelessly.
I will be adding other sensors to mine over time and eventually I will be able to correctly predict the weather in my immediate area, whilst sharing that information with others from around my area so we can see a more detailed weather pattern.
Great little starter unit for your own weather station.
The good stuff, with this I was able to track the indoor temperature fluctuations, pressure & humidity differences throughout the day. The data graphs it provides is clear and easy to understand, but you need to buy additional items if you wish to use this outside.
The setup, Difficult. Not even my router makes me go to a hosted webpage via an IP address. I am glad My husband was around when it came to set this up as I was a bit clueless. Not easy at all.
Construction
The construction of the device feels a but of an afterthought and it would benefit from a higher quality enclosure.
Conclusion
While it has done exactly what it said, its was not the best Ux experience in regards to set up.
This is a compact and handy
Weather station,
It gives accurate results and
Very lovely.
The performance is excellent and I am very pleased
With it.
It is a very portable tools that will do you well
Honestly very inexpensive for the quality, reputation and utility, this gateway does have already a sensor included and is for indoor use. The WiFi connection is strong and very reliable and the app is well designed and easy to read.
For basic information it is possible to buy similarly priced weather stations with already multiple sensors to place indoor and outdoor but for a more professional system this is surely a great device to start but realistically it would be easy to spend quite a lot more in purchasing many sensors to upgrade this statio
Ecowitt Wireless Weather Station Gateway – Thermometer Hygrometer Barometric Pressure, Indoor Temperature Humidity Meter, GW1100 Sensor for Home Office IOT, Base Station for Ecowitt Sensor Series
TheWireless WIFI Weather Station Gateway with onboard indoor temperature, humidity and barometric 3in1 sensors, easy and quick configuration of Wi-Fi. After configure WiFi, view live Data on web page or WS View APP. Multi-functionConnects to all the ecowitt transmitter sensors (sold separately), you can set Time Zone and Date, manage other sensors, view sensor signal and power status. Set up your own weather station ecosystem.
The WiFi weather station is a good thing to have around the house so you can check your temperature easy and it’s very easy to use and works very well, Very easy to connect it to my WiFi which others don’t have this and you can use it where ever you want to as its very easy to store and put in a bag if needed be.
I would say its very good made, it has allot of benefits for my house for testing for the tempature, My husband said its well worth the price and how good it works, defiently recommend the weather station.
This is a very small unit that packs a lot in. You get the grey main sensor gateway with a stubby USB port sticking out, a USB extension lead and instructions.
You should really know what you’re buying if you get this – a hub that connects to a web server to update your weather readings (temperature, pressure, humidity, etc.) You can then read the values from their web site (individually or as a whole – when you’re contributing to a community of other users).
First thing it to install the app from Ecowitt. It makes setup much simpler and from there you’ll be sending data to them in minutes.
Compact unit that does a lot for the price. I’ll be adding extra sensors and some Arduino circuitry to this to build my own weather station that I can see when I’m away from home.
I almost threw this device away as I could not get it set up. No matter what I did I couldn’t work it out. I decided to check other reviews and thank goodness I did because thankfully I was then able to get this device to work.
I followed the advice from other reviewers and downloaded the ECOWITT app, and it is so much easier to then set up. No messing about changing gateways and it is now set up and giving me the data I hoped for.
This is a small device and you can get additional sensors for it. This allows you to take a reading from various areas in the house or garden. I currently have this set up so I can keep an eye on the temps for my plants. As the weather changes, I want to be aware of the night temps as well as day, this provides that information as well as the humidity of the room the plants are in.
Once this was set up I could see how well this device works. Now I have the Ecowitt app it is much easier to use and I would recommend it.
This wireless weather station gateway is really cool and it’s multifunctional: connects to all the ecowitt transmitter sensors but you will have to buy separately, you can set time zone and date, manage other sensors, view sensor signal and power status and set up your own weather station ecosystem. Allows accessing your current and history data locally or remotely. Wireless range to external sensors up to 100M.
Temperature range is -10C — 60C, resolution: 0.1C, or 0.1F, accuracy: 1C. The cable length is 1M. Very easy to use. Worth to spend this reasonable price.
You receive a very small device, which has a single USB
Setting up is not easy, the instructions do not mention that there is an app which I only found out after reading a couple of the reviews, download the app and everything was much easier.
This is only a small part of a weather station, this is for indoors, and works much better if connected to an outdoor set up etc.
A good little device, however, setup needs improving, a clear mention of the app would help, and seems a little expensive for a gateway
I bought the complete station package that included 5 sensors. I liked it so much that I bought a couple more sensors to monitor the temps in various locations in my house. Also, fwiw, I successfully wired a remote battery pack to a sensor I put in an attic crawlspace so I don’t have to climb up there when the battery finally wears out.
Nice and compact device, well presented and high quality build. Really easy to set up and use and provides a very good and accurate results. Could make a cool gift for someone who’s into stuff like this or great for some jobs! Overall I’m very happy, great price!
Its easy to use and it is accurate.
Multi-function Connects to all the ecowitt transmitter sensors (sold separately), you can set Time Zone and Date, manage other sensors, view sensor signal and power status. Set up your own weather station ecosystem.
Easy and quick configuration of Wi-Fi, happy with the purchase.
I was after a device to tell me the temperature and humidity in a home gym I have set up.
This is tiny and runs off a single USB slot, the device itself is quite minimal, it has a button on the front, and a temperature probe.
I tried following the included instructions which walk you through logging into the device using IP addresses and manually inputting the WiFi data. To view it you then had to keep logging into the device – this was awkward, clumsy and almost resulted in the device going straight back.
Turns out there is an app for it! But nowhere on the box or instructions is it even talked about or advertised! Search for ‘Ecowitt’ in the app store and you’ll find it.
Downloading this allows you to set up and install through the app quickly and easily and you can check your data without messing about with IP logins.
Once all set up the data is clear and easy to read and you can also check back over the previous day’s readings.
You can add numerous other sensors to this one if you wanted too as it acts like the bridge for the sensors.
I’ve taken off one star for the included instructions making things difficult.
I must admit, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I ordered this wireless weather station gateway from Ecowitt. Admittedly, setting it up wasn’t the clearest and this is the only reason to drop 1 star from my review. The unit itself works fantastically once setup and, to be fair, when you do know what you’re doing, it’s actually straight forward.
There does appear to be a way to set this up within the app, however the large instruction sheet doesn’t suggest this at any point. That would have been a far easier solution.
What I do like is that, once setup on your WiFi, you can register the unit with Ecowitt weather to get live data. You can also then register via Weather Underground’s Personal Weather Station (PWS) sensor network. This makes your PWS visible on as map, but also allows it to work properly with the WS View app.
This is only a WiFi wireless weather station gateway, so don’t expect a full blown weather station. It does report indoor temperature and pressure from the inbuilt sensor though. Different sensors can be bought to work with this, so you can slowly build up your full-blown weather station over time. I’m now planning to purchase the remote outdoor temperature and humidity sensor, which can be hung on a tree or wall outside and connect up remotely to this gateway.
Despite the poor instructions, once I set this up I was really pleased with it. It’s powered via a standard usb port and comes with a usb extension lead. I can most definitely recommend this.