--- product_id: 34499437 title: "Ambient Weather WS-2801A Advanced Wireless Color Forecast Station w/Temperature, Humidity, Barometer" brand: "ambient weather" price: "$134.24" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Ambient Weather" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/34499437-ambient-weather-ws-2801a-advanced-wireless-color-forecast-station-w store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Atomic Clock, 24 Time Zones 433 MHz Wireless Tech ±1°C Temp Accuracy Ambient Weather WS-2801A Advanced Wireless Color Forecast Station w/Temperature, Humidity, Barometer **Brand:** ambient weather **Price:** $134.24 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌦️ Stay ahead, stay connected — your personal weather command center! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ambient Weather WS-2801A Advanced Wireless Color Forecast Station w/Temperature, Humidity, Barometer by ambient weather - **How much does it cost?** $134.24 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/34499437-ambient-weather-ws-2801a-advanced-wireless-color-forecast-station-w) ## Best For - ambient weather enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ambient weather brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Global Atomic Clock Sync:** Automatically adjusts for all 24 time zones and daylight savings—never miss a beat. - • **Robust & Reliable Design:** Corded main unit with long-lasting remote sensors ensures consistent performance season after season. - • **Vibrant Color LCD Display:** Easy-to-read screen visible across the room with adjustable brightness and dimming. - • **Precision Weather Forecasting:** Accurately predicts next 24-48 hours to keep you ahead of the storm. - • **Seamless Wireless Connectivity:** 433 MHz frequency supports up to 3 remote sensors for full environmental insight. ## Overview The Ambient Weather WS-2801A is an advanced wireless color forecast station featuring ±1°C temperature accuracy, a barometer, humidity sensors, and a vibrant LCD display. It supports up to three remote sensors via 433 MHz wireless technology and includes an atomic clock that auto-adjusts for all global time zones and daylight savings. Designed for home use, it offers reliable, real-time weather updates and forecasts for the next 24 to 48 hours, making it an essential tool for weather-conscious professionals. ## Description Product description The WS-2801 Advanced Wireless Color Forecast Station is packed with features and includes a logical, easy to read color screen layout. The WS-2801 features a color forecast icon that reacts to changes in barometric pressure, providing a forecast for upcoming weather in the next 24 to 48 hours with reasonable accuracy. Other features include min and Max that resets daily or manually, barometric pressure trend arrow, and moon phase. Measurements can be adjusted from the console to calibrate to a known source. The WS-2801 replaces the WS-2800. The WS-2800 only supported one remote wireless sensor. The WS-2801 supports up to three wireless remote sensors. The Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer The remote wireless sensor includes an LCD display, so the temperature and humidity can be read in both locations. Optional calibration is provided for the utmost accuracy. The measurement can be adjusted from the console to calibrate to a known source. The Radio Controlled Clock Equipped with an atomic clock, time is set automatically via radio and in synch with the U.S. Atomic clock for utmost accuracy and automatically sets adjusts for daylight savings time. Important Notes and Specifications The backlight requires AC power to operate. Batteries intended for back-up power only. Backlight will remain on for 5 seconds on battery power or stay on if you use the AC adapter (optional). Components & Sensors 8 dip switch channels Auto resync 60 second update rate 915 MHz frequency 300 ft line of sight (100 ft in most conditions) Which Weather Station is Right for You? Ambient Weather is a market leader in weather station and environmental monitoring instruments, serving customers since 1998. We provide solutions and software tools for the home and office, industry, schools, resorts, government and the media. Review: Works Good - Actually the non-color version (back lighted) of this unit is easier to read from a distance. The remotes that come with this unit will work well as the 1-3 remote sensors on older units too.; in my case the remotes connected to my much older Ambient WS-0265 station. Surprisingly, my older Ambient WS-0265 picked up the signals from the remotes at little farther distance than this new unit did. Very easy to set up, and the display is beautiful in colour. The remotes read accurately against each other. The minimum and maximum temperature / humidity readings are a must feature. Atomic Clock works perfect and barometer is a great feature and takes a shot at predicting the weather. This is all you really need to have without getting tangled up with an outdoor weather station and all those extra gadgets to maintain. Review: follow start up sequence closely and bind remote to console in same room - this station has every function we were looking for. high / lows temps & humidity . indoor temp & humidity. moon phases, forecasts . calibration modes....very nice case with folding support leg....good screen that can be see across the room. dims nicely and also a screen shut off. and an alarm clock with snooze! the manual is straight forward and in english. the only hic cup was making sure to follow start up sequence closely. bind the remote to the console while in the room at about five to ten feet away. this isn't stated in the manual so we installed the batteries in the remote sensor and walked at outside to hang sensor in place. we waited over nite for the console to recognize the remote. the desire to push buttons was there but the manual states DO NOT PUSH BUTTONS until remote has recognized console. we checked out the remote this morning and faintly remembered reading about other stations needing to be very near the console to bind. brought the remote into the room and presto! instant bind. we scoured the net for a station that had all the goodies...this one has rave reviews...and now we know why. this ambient product is well desiged and exudes quality had great reviews and the osprey station looks like our next upgrade. thanx Ambient! ## Features - Includes 1 diplay console and 1 remote senosr - Predicts weather in the next 24 to 48 hours with reasonable accuracy - Atomic clock supports all 24 time zones around the world, and daylight savings time - Replaces WS-2800, allowing up for 3 remote sensors - AC Adapter included for main unit; sensors each require 2 x AA batteries (not included) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01FID5TIG | | Additional Features | Barometer | | Are batteries included? | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #129,630 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #156 in Weather Stations | | Brand | Ambient Weather | | Brand Name | Ambient Weather | | Color | Color Display | | Connectivity Technology | Wireless | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,209 Reviews | | Display Type | LCD | | Frequency | 433 MHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00816982017239 | | Included Components | Power Adapter | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 1"D x 3.25"W x 6.25"H | | Item Type Name | Ambient Weather WS-2801A Advanced Wireless Color Forecast Station with Temperature, Humidity and Barometer | | Item Weight | 16 ounces | | Manufacturer | Ambient Weather | | Material | Plastic | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model | WS-2800 | | Part Number | WS-2800 | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Recommended Uses For Product | Home | | Sensor Technology | Wireless | | Shape | Rectangular | | Special Feature | Barometer | | Specific Uses For Product | Temperature | | Style Name | 1 console / 1 remote | | Temperature Reading Accuracy | plus_minus_1_degree_celsius | | UPC | 816982017239 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Ambient Weather - **Color:** Color Display - **Connectivity Technology:** Wireless - **Material:** Plastic - **Power Source:** Corded Electric - **Product Dimensions:** 1"D x 3.25"W x 6.25"H - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Home - **Special Feature:** Barometer - **Specific Uses For Product:** Temperature - **Style:** 1 console / 1 remote ## Images ![Ambient Weather WS-2801A Advanced Wireless Color Forecast Station w/Temperature, Humidity, Barometer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Cge+RIEUL.jpg) ![Ambient Weather WS-2801A Advanced Wireless Color Forecast Station w/Temperature, Humidity, Barometer - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11i2hjbRkxL.jpg) ![Ambient Weather WS-2801A Advanced Wireless Color Forecast Station w/Temperature, Humidity, Barometer - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21nWLpZX1nL.jpg) ![Ambient Weather WS-2801A Advanced Wireless Color Forecast Station w/Temperature, Humidity, Barometer - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Sg5u2I3EL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works Good *by G***8 on January 17, 2025* Actually the non-color version (back lighted) of this unit is easier to read from a distance. The remotes that come with this unit will work well as the 1-3 remote sensors on older units too.; in my case the remotes connected to my much older Ambient WS-0265 station. Surprisingly, my older Ambient WS-0265 picked up the signals from the remotes at little farther distance than this new unit did. Very easy to set up, and the display is beautiful in colour. The remotes read accurately against each other. The minimum and maximum temperature / humidity readings are a must feature. Atomic Clock works perfect and barometer is a great feature and takes a shot at predicting the weather. This is all you really need to have without getting tangled up with an outdoor weather station and all those extra gadgets to maintain. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ follow start up sequence closely and bind remote to console in same room *by R***N on December 1, 2017* this station has every function we were looking for. high / lows temps & humidity . indoor temp & humidity. moon phases, forecasts . calibration modes....very nice case with folding support leg....good screen that can be see across the room. dims nicely and also a screen shut off. and an alarm clock with snooze! the manual is straight forward and in english. the only hic cup was making sure to follow start up sequence closely. bind the remote to the console while in the room at about five to ten feet away. this isn't stated in the manual so we installed the batteries in the remote sensor and walked at outside to hang sensor in place. we waited over nite for the console to recognize the remote. the desire to push buttons was there but the manual states DO NOT PUSH BUTTONS until remote has recognized console. we checked out the remote this morning and faintly remembered reading about other stations needing to be very near the console to bind. brought the remote into the room and presto! instant bind. we scoured the net for a station that had all the goodies...this one has rave reviews...and now we know why. this ambient product is well desiged and exudes quality had great reviews and the osprey station looks like our next upgrade. thanx Ambient! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Accuracy, But RTFM Before Buying! *by T***S on September 24, 2020* I know this is a long review but you may benefit from our experience after reading it. This is a terrific weather station for the price! I read through all the reviews before purchasing and noted all the negatives. Then, BEFORE BUYING, I thoroughly read the online PDF manual and found that many of the negatives I had noted were actually issues that other buyers encountered because they may have not read the manual in advance or post purchase. A few of the negatives turned out affect me as well: 1. The actual setup needs to be reviewed prior to doing so. It IS a bit finicky. I followed it exactly and did not encounter a problem but pre-reading the setup procedure helped me immensely. RTFM. 2. The sensor's orientation seems to affect the signal strength. I purchased a sensor shield into which I placed the sensor. That turned out to be good idea which allowed me to rotate the sensor within the shield. When first mounted, the base station had a weak signal from the sensor. I then rotated the sensor within the shield so the front of the sensor (with the display) faced in a direct line to the base station. The signal strength on the base station then reached the maximum. The manual does not mention sensor rotation vis-a-vis signal strength, but it may be worth a try if your signal is weak. 3. The display's orientation can, indeed, be an issue. We found best position for viewing is to orient it within about 30/35-degrees of its perpendicular center. This should be fairly easy with the stand as long as it is not high or low on a shelf. Ours is mounted at eye-level on the wall. A note on its accuracy. We live within a 25-mile radius of three Class C/D airports; each of which has an Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS). These systems generate periodic weather reports known as Meteorological Terminal Air Reports (METARs) and can be accessed over the internet. As a pilot, I routinely depend on METARs to report weather conditions. I can tell you that, in my location, what is reported by the WS-2801A is always within the range reported from the three local Class C/D airports. Also note that you can calibrate the outdoor (channel 1) temperature, humidity and relative barometric pressure as well as the temperature and humidity on the two additional sensor channels. We tracked the outdoor data and the averaged (same time) METAR from our local airports for a week before we made any calibrations. By comparing these data sources, we were able to determine the calibration offsets needed to bring our WS-2801A within the averaged data reported from the airports. It has been over 2-weeks since calibration and the data is still spot-on! As for the other problems reported here, I believe many of them stem from not carefully reading the manual and, thus, having expectations beyond that which the WS-2801A can support. For instance, the manual clearly states that the pictograph representing the forecast needs "at least one month for the weather station to learn the barometric pressure over time" (page29). Further, on page 30, the manual states "the reason the current conditions do not match the forecast icon is because the forecast is a prediction 24-48 hours in advance" and "in most locations, this (24-48 hour) prediction is only 70% accurate." It has not yet been a month since our final calibration so we are not yet expecting the forecast pictograph to be accurate. After the 1-month time frame, I will be using the pictograph for a very general forecast but will rely upon the National Weather Service for timely and sensitive data like determining if frost is likely overnight. Finally, there ave been several mentions that the automatic date and time (RCC) setting does not work. The manual states (page 12) that "in some locations RRC may take a couple of days to receive the signal." And, in fact, the RCC signal is actually received by the sensor and forwarded to the base station. When first installed, the sensor interrupts its weather-sending operation after the first 30-seconds to try to receive the RRC signal. If it fails, it will try every 2 hours until a signal is received. Please note that the time signal is actually an AM radio signal (from WWVB) and is usually fairly weak during the day. Therefore, signal establishment may occur at night in most locations. We installed ours on a Thursday and it wasn't until Saturday morning that I noticed the RCC icon on the base station. Since then, I've noticed that the sensor seems to wait 1-week (each Saturday in our case) before trying to reset the time and date. The manual does not mention this but it seems logical that the day and time of the successful RRC signal reception be remembered by the sensor for next time. It also seems plausible that there is a "hard-coded" update frequency of once a week. Please read the manual before buying so you understand the capabilities (and limitations) of this excellent home weather station! ## Frequently Bought Together - Ambient Weather WS-2801A Advanced Wireless Color Forecast Station w/Temperature, Humidity, Barometer - Ambient Weather WH31-SRS Solar Radiation Shield w/Bracket for WH31E, WH31P and WH31L Sensors - Ambient Weather WH32M Sensor for WS-2801 Series Weather Station --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/34499437-ambient-weather-ws-2801a-advanced-wireless-color-forecast-station-w](https://www.desertcart.us/products/34499437-ambient-weather-ws-2801a-advanced-wireless-color-forecast-station-w) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*