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Ambient Weather WS-5000 Ultrasonic Smart Weather Station

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Style: Display Console + Ultrasonic + Raincup


Features

  • COMPLETE WEATHER STATION: (1) Ultrasonic Sensor Array, (1) Rain Cup, (1) Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-hygrometer-barometer, and (1) TFT Full Color LCD Display
  • ALL-IN-ONE SENSOR ARRAY: No moving parts, fast and easy set-up, and real-time updates to weather conditions every five seconds
  • SMART HOME READY: Set up alerts, access your data remotely, and program your home based on weather conditions using IFTT, Google Home, Alexa, and more
  • ENHANCED WIFI: Enables your station to transmit its data wirelessly to the world's largest personal weather station network (optional setting)
  • JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Connect to Ambient Weather Network to customize your dashboard tiles, share hyperlocal weather conditions via social feeds and create your own forecasts (coming soon)

Brand: Ambient Weather


Recommended Uses For Product: Garden


Specific Uses For Product: Precipitation


Power Source: Solar Powered


Special Feature: Barometer, Hygrometer


Material: Metal


Connectivity Technology: Radio Freqeuncy


Number of Batteries: 5 AA batteries required.


Style: Display Console + Ultrasonic + Raincup


Color: Display Console + Ultrasonic + Raincup


Brand: Ambient Weather


Recommended Uses For Product: Garden


Specific Uses For Product: Precipitation


Power Source: Solar Powered


Special Feature: Barometer, Hygrometer


Material: Metal


Connectivity Technology: Radio Freqeuncy


Number of Batteries: 5 AA batteries required.


Style: Display Console + Ultrasonic + Raincup


Color: Display Console + Ultrasonic + Raincup


Product Dimensions: 0.75"D x 7.75"W x 5.75"H


Included Components: Ultrasonic Sensor Array,Rain Cup,Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer-Barometer,Tft Full Color Lcd Display,Wireless Sensor Array With Pagoda Thermo-Hygrometer Radiation Shield,Bubble Level,And Solar Panel


Temperature Accuracy: ± 2 Degrees Fahrenheit


Are Batteries Included: No


Sensor Technology: Ultrasonic


Upper Temperature Rating: 149 Degrees Fahrenheit


Manufacturer: Ambient Weather


Shape: Rectangular


Display Type: LCD


UPC: 816982018465


Item Weight: 5.28 pounds


Item model number: WS-5000


Batteries: 5 AA batteries required.


Batteries required: Yes


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Great product!!
Style: IP Module + Ultrasonic
Super happy with this weather station. Easy to set up and seems to be very accurate compared with my neighbors. I travel a lot, but I always know what the weather in my back yard is thanks to this weather station.
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2025 by Jon Clahan

  • After year of use I'm very happy
Style: Display Console + Ultrasonic + Raincup
This unit has been excellent for me. Set up was easy, intuitive. I purchased the Lightning sensor and it works perfectly. I did a little checking and I didn't need to calibrate as it still seemed to be giving me accurate results compared to other trusted sensors near me. The rain gauge lines up perfectly with my analog 24' tube model. I wasn't able to get the Weather Underground system to engage but I give my friends the AWN app and that works. I didn't spend much time trying to get WU going. Indeed, the articles and directions are correct; placement is important for precise readings. I have alot of trees, a tree line and house to deal with. I put it in the most open area but wind readings from the south are reduced by the obstructions. Oh well. The rain gauge stopped after about six months and cleaning it to trouble shooting standards worked in a few minutes. After about a year of use it worked but paused regularly. Another quick look at Troubleshooting and resetting both the sensor and the display (and new batteries) had it going again in a few minutes. To my delight, resetting did not require network/Wifi set up again. That was a win. I love it and use it multiple times daily. My 6 year old grandson got the name "Weatherman" and he engages with it. I'm asking Santa for a heater and a camera. I'm a happy owner. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2025 by ScottS1W

  • Good, but not GREAT.
Style: Display Console + Ultrasonic + Raincup
I've used Acurite stations at many locations over the last 20 years and finally decided to switch to Ambient. Purchased the WS-5000 as their "best" personal weather station. Here's my feedback after the first day: Setup was relatively easy, although no instructions in the box. I watched a few you tube videos, so no problem. They were kind enough to include the tools needed for assembly. NOTE: I wish manufacturers would use metal or polymer pole mounts instead of plastic. I expect after 5 years I will see enough sun bake to potentially have failure. (I am going to spray paint the mounts and screws/bolts to add another layer of protection from sun and rust to hopefully extend the life). Thankfully I didn't over tighten the nuts as they clearly warn against. If they used better materials, this warning would not be necessary! "B" grade for assembly. I like the relatively small size/compact form factor of the entire setup. Even with the added lightning detector and solar shield option, I could squeeze it all in on a small pole mount on my deck. "A" grade for size and mounting array in general. I really like the Ultrasonic weather vane, seems to be more responsive and accurate. I am assuming I will never again here the "dying cow" noise as my weather vane starts to wear out. "A" grade for the technology and sensors, and for the wireless range and connectivity. Indoor display panel connected right away to the sensors, nothing needed to do at all. HOWEVER, setup process is terrible if you want to change anything or enter any date (like wireless password). Not confusing really, just horrible user interface. (You'll see). Thankfully I don't intend to have to change anything again, so once through was enough! Quality and color rendering of the display is clear and bright, and the layout is fine. But the display housing is very cheap. For the price paid for the station, I would expect far greater quality of hardware! If i weren't for the crisp LCD itself, it would be a "D" grade. But I'll bump it to a "C" to be nice. The Ambient Weather Network website is not very great either. In this day and age, why can't anyone manufacture a modern and robust weather station web site? Literally the 1990s are calling and want their website back. PLEASE! In fairness, the mobile app is better. But so far I'm not seeing software any better than Acurite. One of the reasons I changed is because Acurite just hadn't updated anything in decades...but I'm finding Ambient is maybe only slightly better....maybe. (At least they have Alexa and Google Home integration....wait...their Google Home integration needs an update to actually work again with Google Home. I found out when trying to do the integration. Hopefully that actually happen sometime soon).... So Grade "C" for software ("B" grade if the Google Home Integration had worked out of the box as advertised). Overall, given I have yet to find the perfect personal weather station, I'm happy with the purchase (mainly because of the ultrasonic wind vane technology...that was worth it to me). Will update again in 6 months. Overall Grade: "B" ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2024 by Darren D.

  • I love this Weather Station.
Style: Display Console + Ultrasonic + Raincup
Initial set up is a bit tedious but much easier than my previous Davis Weather Station. The controller is well designed and easy to use. It has a number of add on accessories like soil temperature, lightning detection, air quality, water leak detectors (for wash room or utility room) etc. It has a good range for connections up to 1,000 feet. I have my station about 250 feet from the house and it works fine but your WIFi connection may be a factor for lower performance. You need to put your wind detector in an area free of obstructions to get accurate 360 degree detection of wind speeds and the higher location the better. eg chimney or above a roof line. The web software is easy to use and a good design. Very handy if you want to keep an eye on what's happening when you're away. It has a camera option as well although I don't have this as I have blink cameras. The bird spikes for the rain collector are not worth buying. They are very difficult to attache and you endue using something kludgy to glue it on. I had my son print one that simply attaches to the ridge of the collector which works perfectly. They could do the same thing or better yet incorporate it in the design to begin with. You do not have to mount the rain collector component on the same pole as the wind detector. Or if you prefer you can mount the rain collector lower on the pole to make it easy to clean out and reduce birds roosting on it. Birds do not want their nests too low for predators to get them so if you mound it about 5 feet off the ground they will probably not bother. I have had this for over two years in very severe weather right on the river edge and have had no problems with its performance. I clocked a 58 mph gust yesterday. I have not seen most of the problems that people have cited. I actually have two at our homes and both have performed perfectly. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2024 by J. Martin

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