Davis Instruments 6100 WeatherLink Live | Wireless Data Collection Hub for Vantage Vue / Pro2 Weather Stations | Automatic Data Uploads to WeatherLink Cloud | Wi-Fi / Ethernet | Alexa-Compatible

The product itself is excellent, albeit a little pricey for what it is, but there is currently no way to save data locally, so you must pay a subscription fee to archive your data. They have a free plan, but it is limited to only current data and only sends data to weather underground and other sites every 15 minutes. If you pay, you have the option of sending it once every minute.

Cannon Russo

| Jun 09, 2021

It was simple to set up, requiring only a connection to the WiFi router and the creation of a WeatherLink account. A basic account is exactly that: a basic account. A new account must be created in order to view historical data. This will set you back about $50 per year. The data is displayed in a bare-bones iOS app. The weatherlink website has a much more user-friendly layout, is in color, and includes some interesting graphs, particularly for wind data. br>br>WeatherLink only uploads to the WeatherLink site; if you want to upload to Weather Underground or Ambient Weather, you'll have to use a different system like Meteobridge or Davis data. logger.

Emmeline Garrison

| May 03, 2021

Your outside weather unit, like the inside display, communicates directly with the Weatherlink unit. After that, an ethernet cable connects the weatherlink to your router, and you're up and running! br>br>This unit is less expensive than a cable/dongle that requires a computer to be turned on to access the internet. The most effective method is to use the weatherlink.

Edgar Duncan

| Dec 04, 2021

It's past time for Davis Instruments to update their hardware and software to meet the demands of the twenty-first century. They've always had excellent sensor suites, but their consoles, hardware, and software have been years behind the competition. I'm still using the same gray and black console, but I'm finally free of the overpriced data logger and the need to keep it connected to an always-on PC. But, by God, the WeatherLink should never have cost so much. I was able to get one on Amazon for a discounted price, and with some Amazon points, I was able to get it for around $135. It was easy to set up, and once online, it has performed admirably. I'd give it a 5 star rating for the electronics because it does what it's supposed to do, but only a 2 star rating for the price. Davis, I suppose, is attempting to reclaim its R. D costs.

Adam Mejia

| Apr 23, 2021

My Davis Vantage Pro2 personal weather station is one of my most prized possessions. There was no simple way to share my weather on the Internet until now. It's a breeze with this device. So now, from anywhere in the world, I can check the weather in my yard on my smartphone or any other device. In addition, my weather data is wirelessly fed into a Rachio sprinkler timer, and irrigation is based on rainfall and conditions in my own yard. The internet of things will not be a one-time event. It's a series of small steps, such as tying your sprinkler timer to rainfall in your backyard.

Rosemary Bullock

| Jan 07, 2021

I was pleasantly surprised at how simple it was to set up and connect to my equipment, which included both old and new hardware. I only had to open the iOS app, sign in, and turn it on because I already had a Weatherlink account. Adding all of my equipment is a breeze. Much more user-friendly than the old data logger and Weatherlink 2. It only requires a wireless internet connection. br>br> Yes, you must purchase a subscription in order to view your history. However, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. You can use a web browser or a smartphone app to do this. If you make your station public, others will be able to see you in real time and you will be able to generate links that they can bookmark to gain access without having to create an account. br>br>Since I can access all of my equipment with weatherlink live, I'm thinking about turning off the datalogger on Mavericks. However, I prefer the majority of the old software's appearance. br>br>Also, if you call tech support, they are fantastic. They showed me how to switch between the basic and pro tiers of stations without having to upgrade. br>br>This is a fantastic update. Davis is fully immersed in the present, as others have stated.

Blaze Reilly

| May 07, 2021

I wanted to upgrade to the IP data logger because I wanted to record my station data continuously but didn't want to leave the computer on all the time, but I discovered it had been discontinued and replaced by the WeatherLink wireless data logger. The device is small and simple, but the setup was a little more complicated than I felt comfortable with due to the remote wind recorder transmitter. I contacted Davis tech support, and they walked me through the setup, making changes remotely until everything was in working order.

Angelo Church

| Nov 10, 2021

This device performs as expected, is simple to set up and configure, and maintains a stable connection. Simply put, the subscription fee appears to be excessive. I'd consider it if I didn't already have a PC with the good old Virtual Weather Station software to keep track of my weather. But, at the price Davis is asking, I don't think it's worth it. The 6100 comes with a simple webpage and a phone app that are both useful and live when connected to your home network, but no record-keeping capabilities. Still, it's a fun little gadget for weather enthusiasts.

Kallie Clay

| Jul 31, 2021