AcuRite Iris 5-in-1 Weather Sensor Overview
All-in-one outdoor weather station with color display and lightning sensor
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The AcuRite Iris 5-in-1 is an all-in-one home weather station that measures outdoor temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, and rainfall. This bundle includes a color display and a separate lightning detection sensor, making it a practical choice for homeowners who want local weather information and basic severe-weather awareness without moving to a more complex modular system.
Specifications and compatibility notes are based on manufacturer documentation — not independent Atmosiva testing.
Known limitations
- •Amazon listing for this page uses ASIN B09NVWDYB8 (Iris 5-in-1 + color display + lightning sensor). Older ASIN B09NWF6114 currently redirects to the same listing
- •Lightning detection comes from a separate included sensor — it is not built into the Iris 5-in-1 outdoor array itself
- •App or platform compatibility (including My AcuRite vs AcuRite NOW) depends on the display or connection hardware in your bundle. Local display viewing is separate from any cloud or remote features
Pros
- + Integrated 5-in-1 outdoor array simplifies suburban installs
- + Lower entry cost vs premium ultrasonic flagships
- + Current primary Amazon bundle includes a color display for continuous countertop viewing when powered
- + Useful budget comparison anchor vs modular Ecowitt and Ambient bundles
Cons
- − Not a modular expansion ecosystem like Ecowitt
- − Home Assistant and local API paths depend on specific AcuRite connection hardware — verify the exact bundle SKU
- − Platform/app compatibility (including My AcuRite vs AcuRite NOW) depends on the included display or connection hardware and is not interchangeable across all Iris kits
- − Mechanical wind and tipping rain — winter maintenance considerations
Technical Specifications
Mechanical anemometer and wind vane (per AcuRite Iris documentation)
Tipping bucket rain collector
RF from outdoor sensors to the included color display for local viewing when powered. Platform/app compatibility and any Wi-Fi or cloud/remote features depend on the included display or connection hardware; verify the exact bundle SKU. Local display use is separate from cloud/remote functions
Platform/app compatibility depends on the included display or connection hardware; verify the exact bundle SKU. Do not assume My AcuRite, AcuRite NOW, Wi-Fi, Home Assistant, or API access without checking that SKU
Solar with battery backup on outdoor array
Compatibility & Integrations
Sensor Capabilities
Iris 5-in-1 outdoor array: temp, humidity, wind speed/direction, rain. Current primary Amazon bundle also includes a separate lightning detection sensor (not part of the 5-in-1 array) plus a color display
Smart Home
- Home Assistant: No
- Weather Underground: Yes
- Alexa: Yes
- Rachio: No
- API Support: No
Platform/app compatibility depends on the included display or connection hardware; verify the exact bundle SKU. Do not assume My AcuRite, AcuRite NOW, Wi-Fi, Home Assistant, or API access without checking that SKU
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi: No
- Ethernet: No
- Bluetooth: No
- Local Data: No
- Cloud Required: No
- Subscription Required: No
The AcuRite Iris 5-in-1 is an all-in-one home weather station that measures outdoor temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, and rainfall. This bundle includes a color display and a separate lightning detection sensor, making it a practical choice for homeowners who want local weather information and basic severe-weather awareness without moving to a more complex modular system.
Homeowners who want a straightforward weather station with a dedicated color display, core outdoor measurements, and lightning detection
- • Tracks temperature, humidity, wind, and rainfall
- • Includes a dedicated indoor color display
- • Separate lightning sensor adds storm awareness
- • Simpler setup than modular multi-sensor ecosystems
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