Signed up to the site specifically b/c of this thread.
I'm shocked that the following product is unavailable at this time:
1. Small weather station display that can easily log into your wireless network and pull internet data
2. Has a weatherproof sensor with good distance, and can work in extreme cold (0F)
3. Has a screen that is visible even in daylight and can hang on the wall
4. Is battery operated
5. Provides a 3-5 day forecast
6. Doesn't cost an arm and a leg
I'm very interested in getting a unit that can provide me with a 3-5 forecast that is accurate and dependable. These units that use current rising and falling barometer pressure data to predict multi-day forecast are basically useless. In order to get accurate forecasts your going to have to have a unit that uses internet data.
The old Bushnell products that pulled data using a radio signal seemed to be a good deal, but now they are toast. The La Crosse units that used Weather Direct seemed to be a good deal, but now they are toast. The new La Crosse "Pro" units that use Wifi data are buggy, hard to connect, have dim screens and are overpriced.
I've looked at several of the Raspberry Pi builds that are cool, but require significant tech tinkering to make it work and you are still out a sensor.
At this point, I say the simplest and most affordable is to:
1. Get a Amazon Fire 7 HD - $50 (
https://www.amazon.com/All-New-Amazon-Fire-7-Tablet/dp/B01GEW27DA/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1516141253&sr=1-1&keywords=fire+tablet)
2. Purchase a bluetooth 4.0 SensorPush - $50 (
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AEQ9X9I/ref=asc_df_B01AEQ9X9I5338786/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B01AEQ9X9I&linkCode=df0&hvadid=194026055947&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10810067284724609512&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007795&hvtargid=pla-375433369637).
You'll get internet data and forecasts up the wazoo due to all the snazzy weather apps android has. If you want to know temps/humidity/trends outside your door, place the SensorPush in a relatively sheltered area (underneath an eave) with the air port facing downward.
That ticks all the boxes except for it will need to be plugged in. That being said, I don't think there exists any weather display unit that pulls in internet data that isn't plugged in.
What's more, this situation will allow you to:
1. Add multiple sensors
2. Can use "Ok Google" or "Alex" technologies for voice communication
3. Can watch movies/videos/check email
Any thoughts on this?
smithmal