The benefits of your connected weather station don't stop with the La Crosse View app.
Though this mobile monitoring solution is great, after connecting to WiFi,
you also have the option to allow your in-home display to accept Internet time
and weather data. In this video, we will go over what these enhancements may include,
how they function, and how to turn them off if you so choose.
So, let's get started.
Before we jump into some possible Internet data options, we do want to note that each
La Crosse Technology product is different. And therefore may come with less, the same,
or even additional abilities not mentioned here. Searching for your full product manual
on our website may be a great place to start to see just what your model has to offer.
But now let's get into some of these Internet enhancements.
First up, many of our connected units will receive additional forecast icons. Including but not limited to fog,
windy or icy conditions, light rain or snow, and a wintry mix of rain and snow.
It is important to note here that these forecast icons represent a prediction of your weather to come,
they were not designed to necessarily show your current conditions.
Working off of this, additional weather data could include: chance of precipitation values,
daily high and low temperatures, Internet wind direction,
future daily and hourly forecast predictions, and customizable Data Streams to provide
additional information chosen within your La Crosse View app. These Data Streams can
be anything from the probability of a tornado to sunrise and sunset times.
And if you desire, you'll even have the option to post a custom message right on your display.
This Internet forecast information will update automatically a minimum of four times per day.
However, with most of our current connected models,
there is no way to force an update or predict exactly when the next one will come through.
Newer units and possible software updates will likely improve upon this.
But beyond Internet weather data, our WiFi-connected models will also keep
your display's time and date information accurate.
Making them a perfect set and forget option for many homes.
Another good thing about our connected weather stations is that almost
all of them will come with a built-in barometer, giving you the option to
choose between Internet forecast data and manual forecast calculations from the display itself.
Depending on your geographical location and time zone,
some displays may require this manual option for the correct time and date information.
To turn off these Internet display options, you'll need to be the owner of the display in
your La Crosse View app. Once there, access the main menu, slide down and tap the "Devices" tab,
and then tap the blue "Info" icon next to your display's device name.
This will bring up your Edit Device page and allow you to change your location and/or opt-out
of these Internet time and weather services.
Simply tap the box next to the "Opt Out" message.
This will bring up another dialog box asking you to confirm this change.
Once selected, be sure to tap the "Save" button on top to move forward with this update.
After making any change on this Edit Device page, we then recommend power cycling your display
by first removing the power cord, and then any AA batteries.
Then press any button on it at least 25 times and wait another minute or so with the power off.
After this time reinstall the power cord and batteries.
The display should reconnect to WiFi on its own for continued remote monitoring of your devices
via the La Crosse View app, but now without the Internet features on your in-home display.
To set your time and date manually, most of our units will have a SET button.
Press and hold this down until a setting begins flashing on screen.
Once there, you can use the PLUS[+] or MINUS[-] button to adjust, and the SET button to confirm and move forward.
This menu often contains many other settings unique to the display itself,
as the settings in your La Crosse View app are primarily for the app only.
We hope this video helped you to better understand some of the Internet enhancements that many of
our connected weather station displays offer. For more details about how our non-connected
forecasts work, we recommend reviewing our video on this topic linked in the top right,
or in the description below. If you should have additional questions,
feel free to post them in the comments section below or reach out to our support staff directly.
We are here to help you. Thanks for choosing La Crosse Technology.