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Ambient Weather WS-0265 8 WiFi 8-Channel Wireless
Thermo-Hygrometer User Manual
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 2
2.1 Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 2
2.2 Indoor / Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer Setup ......................................................................... 2
2.3 Sensor Placement ................................................................................................................... 4
2.4 Best Practices for Wireless Communication .......................................................................... 5
2.5 Display Console ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.6 Display Console Probe ........................................................................................................... 7
3. Display Console Operation ............................................................................................................. 8
3.1 Screen Display ........................................................................................................................ 8
3.2 Console Initialization ............................................................................................................. 8
3.2.1 Button Operation ................................................................................................................ 9
3.3 Set Mode .............................................................................................................................. 10
3.3.1 Time Zones ....................................................................................................................... 11
3.3.2 Auto Set Time .................................................................................................................. 12
3.3.3 Setting Time Alarm .......................................................................................................... 12
3.4 Max/Min Mode .................................................................................................................... 12
3.4.1 Viewing Max/Min Values ................................................................................................. 13
3.5 Multiple Channels and Scroll Mode ..................................................................................... 13
3.6 Resynchronize Wireless Sensor ............................................................................................ 13
3.7 Backlight Operation ............................................................................................................. 13
3.7.1 With AC Adapter .............................................................................................................. 13
3.7.2 Without AC Adapter ......................................................................................................... 13
4. Live Internet Publishing ................................................................................................................ 13
4.1 Connecting the Weather Station Console to WiFi ................................................................ 14
4.1.1 Download the awnet Console Configuration App ............................................................ 14
4.1.2 Place the Console in WiFi Broadcast Mode ..................................................................... 15
4.1.3 awnet Connection Wizard ................................................................................................ 15
4.2 Console WiFi Icon Status ..................................................................................................... 25
5. Registering with Weather Servers ................................................................................................. 25
5.1 AmbientWeather.net ............................................................................................................. 25
5.1.1 IFTTT ............................................................................................................................... 27
5.1.2 Amazon Alexa .................................................................................................................. 28
5.1.3 Works with Google Assistant ........................................................................................... 28
5.2 WeatherUnderground.com .................................................................................................... 29
5.3 WeatherCloud ....................................................................................................................... 29
6. Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 30
7. Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 31
7.1 Wireless Specifications ........................................................................................................ 31
7.2 Measurement Specifications ................................................................................................. 32
7.3 Power Requirements ............................................................................................................ 32
8. Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 32
9. Liability Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................... 33
