Is this a must have add on? Probably not, it does the job well but it was a struggle to think what uses you’d have for the data. ![]() Give it a few weeks and you’ll soon have data to view, even over summer it tends to rain overnight. You can also view the data on the website and via screen widgets on Android. The data is fed back and accessible via the slick Netatmo app, and it’s presented in the same manner as the existing data and so feels like it’s always been there. Putting aside the unusual ‘how to mount’ problem the unit itself works very well and is very much a setup and forget bit of kit. As this isn’t the designed location it was soon moved to a more suitable spot above ground but the ideal thing would be some sort of mount that sticks into the ground, like those little solar lights you can get for your garden. ![]() It was all rather baffling and so before any experiments in mounts took place the rain gauge was popped into the ground where the rainwater could run off out of the bottom. There is a female screw mount on the bottom that appears to be the same size as a camera tripod mount, but this would mean leaving a tripod outside. This does mean you’ll need to place it outdoors in a position that it can still connect to your network.Īfter the app setup things went a bit wrong, it’s not at all clear where you’re meant to place the gauge or how you’re meant to place it. You’ll need to carry out this task in the same room as the weather station, but once completed the gauge doesn’t need to be near the main station as it feeds data back via wifi. The battery compartment is (unsurprisingly!) waterproof but easy to get to when the time comes to replace the batteries.Īdding the rain gauge to the existing Netatmo setup was fairly easy, just follow the instructions on the app and it does the rest. It operates a tipping bucket measurement system (see video below to see the mechanism) which you can see when you unscrew the bottom battery compartment section. The Netatmo Weather station was a great bit of kit that left a lot of people asking for a couple of extra features, one of which is a rain gauge.Īs with the original Netatmo weather station the Netatmo rain gauge is a really well constructed bit of kit. Guides Useful tips, tricks and guides covering a range of topics.We review the latest and greatest wearable tech. Wearables include fitness trackers, smart watches, and even smart glasses. Wearable Tech Wearables are technology designed to be worn on your person.Travel Tech We’ve tested out dozens of products over the last few years to bring you review of gadgets to take on the move.We know that you will be impressed by what you read. We have tested for you the best reviewed speakers on the market. ![]() We are looking to provide you with the best possible speakers. Speakers If you are looking for some good speakers, you have to ask around.You don’t need to install anything on your PC meaning you can access them from anywhere that has an internet connection. SaaS / Websites Software as a Service, AKA SaaS, are online software packages.Mobile Tech Mobiles and mobile accessories reviewed.Camera Tech Have a camera and looking for some accessories? Click to see our latest camera equipment reviews covering tripods, sliders and much more.Whether you’re looking for headphones or a new sound system, Reviewify will help you find the right product for your needs. Audio Tech Reviewify is a website that provides access to a variety of audio technology reviews.
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