Glossary

Collects outdoor temperature, humidity, and wind speed readings.

Collects outdoor temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, and rainfall readings.

Identifies the My AcuRite account that is following your AcuRite Connection Device. Your device is displayed as a tab on the Dashboard of the account following you.

Identifies the AcuRite Connection Device of a My AcuRite account you are following. The followed device appears as a tab on your Dashboard.

Refers to barometric pressure that has been adjusted for altitude using the address set in the profile of an AcuRite Connection Device.

The Alert Contacts in your My AcuRite account allow you to easily manage who and how a contact is notified when alert notifications are activated. From each Alert Rule, you add alert contacts and the contacts are notified when an alert notification is activated.

The sensors in wireless range of the selected AcuRite Connection Device, but have not been added to the device. To view the sensor readings from your My AcuRite account, it must be added to the Connection Device.

The average of all wind speed readings collected over the past 5 minutes.

Sets how pressure readings are displayed in your My AcuRite account. AcuRite Connection Devices have an internal barometer.

Refers to the cloud cover forecast for your area. Provided by our partner Dark Sky.

Alert is generated when communication has not been received from an AcuRite Connection Device within the time period set in the System Alert. An alert notification is commonly generated due to the device has lost power or it does not have a network (internet) connection.

An indicator of the current weather condition at the address or postal code set in the profile of a Connection Device. Data is provided by our partner Dark Sky.

The latest reading of wind speed measured in mph, km/h, or kn.

Alerts set to your specific monitoring requirements.

An AcuRite partner that provides current weather conditions and forecast information. Dark Sky generates its forecasts from wide range of weather data sources, which are aggregated together statistically to provide the most accurate forecast possible for a given location.

Displays the most recent AcuRite sensor readings received by My AcuRite from a Connection Device (AcuRite Access, smartHUB, PC Connect) ,a 12-hour chart, and the current weather and forecast predictions at the location of the Connection Device.

The unique 12-character Device ID of an AcuRite Connection Device (AcuRite Access, smartHUB, PC Connect)

Devices are the AcuRite Connection Devices (AcuRite Access, smartHUB, PC Connect) that have been added to the My AcuRite account, and the AcuRite indoor and outdoor sensors that have either been added to a Connection Device (My Sensors) or are in wireless range of a Connection Device (Available Sensors).

The temperature at which the air becomes fully saturated with water vapor (i.e.100% humidity).

The highest Dew Point measurement in the interval of time being viewed.

The lowest Dew Point measurement in the interval of time being viewed.

Sets how the readings of AcuRite sensors are displayed in your account. Readings can be set to Imperial or Metric. Temperature readings can be set include the tenth of a degree.

Elevation refers to the height above sea level. Provided by Google Maps and is based on the address set in the profile of an AcuRite Connection Device. You can customize the elevation to ensure My AcuRite uses the most accurate elevation for where your device is located.

A measurement of how hot or cold it really feels like outside. The Feels Like temperature is calculated and displayed only when the current temperature reading is between 40° Fahrenheit (4° Celsius) and 80° Fahrenheit (27° Celsius).

The highest Feels Like temperature for the interval of time being viewed.

The lowest Feels Like temperature measurement in the interval of time being viewed.

A prediction of future weather conditions provided by our partner Dark Sky. The forecast location is determined by the Postal Code and address set in the profile of a Connection Device.

A measurement of how hot it feels outside and is only calculated when temperatures exceed 80° Fahrenheit (27° Celsius).

The highest Heat Index measurement in the interval of time being viewed.

Humidity, or relative humidity, is the ratio of moisture in the air as compared to the maximum amount of moisture the air can hold, which varies depending on the air temperature.

The highest Humidity reading in the interval of time being viewed.

The lowest Humidity reading in the interval of time being viewed.

A stand-alone device that receives and displays the readings measured and collected from an AcuRite outdoor device. Readings are broadcasted by an outdoor device and received by an indoor device over a wireless radio frequency (RF).

The location north or south in reference to the equator, which is designated at zero (0) degrees.

The Atlas outdoor Light Intensity Sensor detects and measures the intensity of outdoor sunlight or illumination at its installation location. Measurements are taken in the form of a lux, which is the amount of light output in a given area. My AcuRite also generates a Measured Light calculated reading - which is defined as the amount of time that the light intensity readings have been at 1,000 lux or greater. By monitoring and understanding measured light hours at your actual location, you can improve your garden growth and health, and even better plan your outdoor activities. The light intensity scale is based on the last received lux reading as defined below. Dark/Night - displayed when the light intensity reading is equal to 0 to 500 lux. Low Light - displayed when the light intensity is equal to 501 to 5,380 lux. Overcast/Shade - displayed a when the light intensity reading is equal to 5,381 to 21,520 lux. Daylight - displayed when the light intensity reading is equal to 21,521 to 43,050 lux. Direct Sun - displayed when the light intensity reading is equal to 43,051 lux or greater.

The Atlas Lightning Detection Sensor (optional component) allows you to identify and monitor the presence of potentially dangerous lightning strikes as far as 25 miles (40 kilometers) away, more than twice the distance before you can start to hear thunder, giving you more time to prepare for the oncoming storm. The lightning detector system will not provide a perfect count of actual lightning strikes with perfect distance estimates. In most cases, the system will be rather accurate, but there will always be a few discrepancies. The Atlas lightning detector system should be used for general safety and lightning awareness.

Provides data specific at the location of a Connection Device. The data is based on the address set in the profile of the Connection Device. The visibility, cloud cover, sunrise, sunset, and moon phase data is provided by our partner Dark Sky. The elevation, latitude, and longitude data is provided by Google Maps.

The location east or west in reference to the Prime Meridian, which is designated as zero (0) degrees longitude.

A reading from a sensor has not been received for more then 1 (one) hour.

The remaining battery life of a sensor is less than 25%. It's a good idea to replace the batteries soon.

The phase of the moon on the current day. The moon changes in appearance and location in the sky everyday, which is why we refer to the moon by its phases: new moon, new crescent moon, 1st quarter moon, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, 3rd quarter, and old crescent.

My AcuRite is a cloud-based software solution that collects weather and environment data from select AcuRite monitoring sensors. From My AcuRite, you can monitor your conditions and receive alerts when condition may need your attention. You can view and monitor your conditions online at anytime from the My AcuRite app or from www.myacurite.com on your laptop or desktop computer.

The AcuRite sensors that are added to the AcuRite Connection Device (AcuRite Access, smartHUB, PC Connect). The sensor readings are being sent to your My AcuRite account by the Connection Device.

Displays an Offline status when a reading from the sensor has not been received for more than one (1) hour.

A stand-alone device that measures and collects outdoor enviromental conditions. The collected readings are broadcasted over a wireless radio frequency, and the readings are received by an AcuRite Indoor Display and an AcuRite Connection Device (AcuRite Access, smartHUB, PC Connect).

My AcuRite requires that an account password must have a minimum of six (6) characters, include both an upper and lower case letter, and have at least one (1) number.

A rolling value showing the highest wind speed recorded over the past 60 minutes.

Pressure, or barometric pressure, is the weight of the air at a specific location, measured in Inches of Mercury (inHg) or Hectopascals (hPa).

The highest Pressure measurement in the interval of time being viewed.

The lowest Pressure measurement in the interval of time being viewed.

An alert notification generated from the AcuRite app. A Push Notificaiton is displayed on a smartphone when an alert is activated.

The highest total Rain measurement in the interval of time being viewed.

The total amount of rain that has fallen during the current day.

The total Rainfall amount in the interval of time being viewed.

The rate at which an AcuRite outdoor or indoor monitoring device measures and logs a reading. The logged readings are broadcasted over a wireless radio frequency and received by an AcuRite Indoor Display and/or Connection Device.

Allows the readings of an AcuRite outdoor sensor to be sent to Weather Underground. Sharing the readings is set up in your My AcuRite account. When using PC Connect, Weather Underground sharing is set up directly in the PC Connect software, not in My AcuRite.

A stand-alone device that sends AcuRite sensor readings to My AcuRite and Weather Underground over a network (internet) connection. A smartHUB is associated to a My AcuRite account by its unique 12-character Device ID. A smartHUB supports up to 10 compatible AcuRite sensors.

Shows the exact measurement taken by an AcuRite Connection Device (AcuRite Access, smartHUB, PC Connect) internal barometer- does not include adjustment for altitude.

The time in the morning when the sun appears or full daylight arrives.

The time in the evening when the sun disappears or daylight fades.

Alerts that monitor the communication of your AcuRite Connection Device and the wireless connection, battery level, and operating status of your AcuRite sensors.

The highest recorded temperature reading in the interval of time being viewed.

The lowest recorded temperature reading in the interval of time being viewed.

Is the measurement of air, liquid, or soil in Fahrenheit or Celsius.

My AcuRite offers two color theme options - Dark or Light. The Light theme displays a light gray background with dark gray text, and the Dark theme displays a dark black background with white text.

My AcuRite sensor readings, chart data, and alert notifications are displayed in the Time Zone set in the profile of a Connection Device.

The frequency an AcuRite Connection Device (AcuRite Access, smartHUB, PC Connect) sends (uploads) readings to My AcuRite or Weather Underground over its network (internet) connection.

Short for Ultraviolet, UV is a type of radiation that is primarily produced by the sun. The UV Index level is the measurement of the strength of the sun’s UV rays. The UV Index is affected by a number of factors including the time of day, time of year, cloud cover, altitude, how close you are to the equator, scattering and reflection.

Visibility refers to the distance at which a given standard object can be seen and identified with the unaided eye. Provided by Forecast.io.

A commercial weather service that provides real-time weather information. Weather Underground provides weather reports for most major cities across the world on its website, as well as local weather reports for newspapers and websites.

The average of all Wind Speed measurements within the time period specified.

A measurement of how cold it really feels outside. The wind chill formula relies on environmental data including the wind speed and the ambient air temperature - is only calculated and displayed when temperatures are below 40° Fahrenheit (4° Celsius).

The lowest Wind Chill measurement in the interval of time being viewed.

The direction air is blowing from in the atmosphere.

A sudden, brief increase in the speed of the wind followed by a lull. Gusts are reported when the peak speed reaches at least 18 mph (30 km/h) and the variation in wind speed between peaks and lulls is at least about 10 mph (17 km/h).

The highest Wind Speed measurement in the interval of time being viewed.

The lowest Wind Speed measurement in the interval of time being viewed.

The the measurement of movement of air in the atmosphere.

A sensor has a sensing element error. This type of alert may be due to the wired sensor is unplugged from the device or it's damaged.