Quick Summary
The ECOWITT GW3012 Home Wireless Weather Station combines a GW3010 indoor gateway with a WS69 outdoor sensor. It is built around weather monitoring, with the outdoor sensor covering temperature, humidity, rain, wind speed and direction, UV light and solar power.
The gateway adds built-in temperature, humidity and atmospheric pressure sensing, plus LAN and SD card support for stored data. If you want a connected weather station setup with both indoor gateway functions and an outdoor sensor, the exact sensor and gateway configuration is the main point to confirm.
Key Details
| Detail | Verified information and buyer relevance |
|---|---|
| Product type | Wireless weather station with indoor gateway and outdoor sensor. |
| Gateway model | GW3010. This is the indoor hub for the system. |
| Outdoor sensor model | WS69. This sensor collects the outdoor weather readings. |
| Outdoor sensor functions | Temperature, humidity, rain gauge, wind speed and direction, and UV light sensing. |
| Power for outdoor sensor | 2 AA batteries or solar power. Check the final power setup before buying. |
| Gateway connections | LAN port and SD card port. This supports network use and local data storage. |
| Gateway sensor functions | Built-in temperature, humidity and atmospheric pressure sensors. |
| Cable details | Indoor gateway with 3M cable mentioned in the product name, plus a 0.85 m black cable and an additional 0.9 m USB power extension cable with a Type-C interface. |
| SD card storage | Stored data can be backed up to an SD card at user-selectable intervals from 1 to 240 minutes. |
What to Compare Before Buying
- Sensor layout: This system centres on a WS69 outdoor sensor. Compare whether the included sensor set matches the weather readings you want to track.
- Gateway connections: The GW3010 includes LAN and SD card support. Check which connection method suits your network and storage preferences.
- Cable arrangement: The gateway is described with multiple cable lengths. Make sure the cable layout suits where you plan to place the indoor unit.
- Power setup: The outdoor sensor can run from 2 AA batteries or solar power. Confirm which arrangement you want to use.
What Else You May Need
The outdoor sensor uses 2 AA batteries, which are not included. If you plan to use that power option, factor in suitable batteries before setup.
Before You Decide
Check that GW3010 and WS69 are the exact gateway and sensor combination you want. Confirm the cable arrangement, SD card use and power setup before choosing an offer. If you plan to use the battery option, allow for 2 AA batteries as an extra requirement.
