User Manual
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Sensor Setup
Set the A-B-C Switch
The A-B-C switch is located inside the 
battery compartment. Slide to set the 
channel to A, B or C. 
NOTE: If being used with a 
companion product that has an A-B-C 
channel, you must select the same 
letter choice for both the sensor and 
the product it is being paired with in 
order for the units to synchronize.
Install or Replace Batteries
AcuRite recommends high quality 
alkaline or lithium batteries in 
the wireless sensor for the best 
product performance. Heavy duty 
or rechargeable batteries are not 
recommended.
The sensor requires lithium batteries 
in low temperature conditions. Cold 
temperatures can cause alkaline 
batteries to function improperly. Use 
lithium batteries in the sensor for 
temperatures below -4ºF / -20ºC.
1.  Slide off the battery compartment
cover.
2.  Insert 4 x AA batteries into the
battery compartment, as shown.
 Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram
in the battery compartment.
3.  Replace the battery cover.
SETUP
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Install Batteries
4 AA batteries
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A-B-C Switch
A B C
PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE 
WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
BATTERY SAFETY: Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be 
used for an extended period of time. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment. Promptly remove dead batteries from the device. Dispose of used 
batteries properly. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. DO NOT incinerate used batteries. DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire, 
as batteries may explode or leak. DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries (alkaline/standard). DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. DO NOT recharge 
non-rechargeable batteries. DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.
Placement for Maximum Accuracy
AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions. Proper 
placement of the sensor is critical to the accuracy and performance of this 
product.
Sensor Placement
Sensor must be placed outside to observe outdoor conditions. 
Sensor is water resistant and is designed for general outdoor use, 
however, to extend its life place the sensor in an area protected 
from direct weather elements.
Hang the sensor using the integrated hanger, or by using string 
(not included) to hang it from a suitable location, like a well 
covered tree branch. The best location is 4 to 8 feet above the 
ground with permanent shade and plenty of fresh air to circulate 
around the sensor.
Important Placement Guidelines
• Sensor must be within 330 feet (100 meters) of a companion unit
(sold separately).
MAXIMIZE WIRELESS RANGE
Place unit away from large metallic items, thick walls, metal surfaces, or other 
objects that may limit wireless communication.
PREVENT WIRELESS INTERFERENCE
Place unit at least 3 feet (90 cm) away from electronic devices (TV, computer, 
microwave, radio, etc.).
LOCATE AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES
To ensure accurate temperature measurement, place sensor out of direct 
sunlight and away from any heat sources.
LOCATE AWAY FROM HUMIDITY SOURCES
To ensure accurate humidity measurement, locate sensor away from humidity 
sources. Avoid installing the sensor near indoor pools, spas, or other bodies of 
water. Water sources may impact humidity accuracy.
Lightning Detection
The sensor detects cloud-to-cloud, cloud-to-ground and intra-cloud lightning. 
When lightning is detected, the sensor will beep and the strike indicator will 
ash for each of the rst 10 strikes. After 10 strikes, the sensor will enter silent 
mode but will continue to ash. The sensor will stay in silent mode for 2 hours 
after the last lightning detection.
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