Hi everyone,
just joined the group as i'm also willing to replace my old PCE-FWS 2013 station
Some questions came to my mind after reading the full set of posts, comparing specs and experience with the old PCE:
1. i've noticed that there's an Amazon Alexa skill for Weather Ambient (not sure if is also Home Assistant compatible though)
However without the proper firmware you cannot make use of it, and use WA firmware in other brands will kill the receiver
Do you now if any of these variants has (i don't trust) or will have (when?) a skill or compatibility for smart home devices?
2. What's you experience with outdoor sensors sunburning? The plastic casing has the same quality between Ambient Weather, Newitt, Froggit, MISOL?
Certain day the anemometer of my former PCE broke into pieces.. when i reach the station i noticed that anemometer and windfinder plastic was sunburned and both of them quite weak in a way that they broke easily
is there any way to prevent or extend a bit more the longivity of the plastic casing? Some UV pretective spay?
3. finally, do you have any experience with ultrasonic anemometer? Both in terms of reading and maintenance it worths the price difference for a standart anemometer?
Thanks
Rui