The Ecowitt WH57 Lightning sensor with the WiFi gateway is an ideal starter set for those with an interest in lightning detection and weather .
Start with this sensor and add additional sensors as your interest grows building a modular weather station with full internet access.
The GW1100 WiFi gateway includes builtin temperature, humidity and barometric pressure sensors for indoor readings. The gateway has these sensors on a wired probe so that they can be kept away from sources of heat which would skew readings.
If you opt for the GW1200 gateway as well as the features above, also has the ability to control Ecowitt IoT devices such as smart plugs and water timers.
The GW2000 gateway again has the above features, but also adds the ability to control the Ecowitt Internet of Things devices such as power sockets and water valves.
Finally the GW3000 model again has all of the above features, but also adds a microSD card slot for local data recording and an external antenna for improved communications.
Pair with one of these, the WH57 lighting detection sensor collects data from up to 25 miles from the sensor and is housed in a protective shelter. Lightning data is uploaded to the Ecowitt weather network which displays strike count, distance and the time recorded. Using the Ecowitt network you can also receive emailed lightning alerts.
Unlike some other stations, the WH57 lightning sensor and Ecowitt gateway can be expanded with additional sensors, click here to view the latest Ecowitt sensor matrix for details.
All of these are available to view in the App, or online via Ecowitt.net and in the 3rd party services that support the sensor type.
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