ECOWITT Wittboy Weather Station GW2001, Includes GW2000 Wi-Fi IoT Hub and WS90 7-in-1 Outdoor Solar Powered Weather Sensor, Supports WU/WeatherCloud/Wow/Ecowitt Servers, 915 MHz

Q: If I put this on the pole above my house, is there a way to safely ground this so it doesn't get fried during a storm?

Considering this is a battery powered device with no wires going to it, I would think you could simply install it on a fiberglass pole and not have to worry about lighting at all.

Q: Can you provide detailed instructions on how to update the firmware on the WS90. Thanks

HI, friend. Thank you for putting forward your question. About updating the firmware of WS90, please refer this linik : https://www.ecowitt.com/shop/goodsDetail/249 I hope this information could be useful for you.

Q: If I wanted to monitor 16 plants can 2 of these units be operated in close proximity to each other?

I'm not sure what "2 of these units" you are referring to. This is under the Wittboy section at Amazon. But yes you can use multiple gateways each monitoring 8 soil sensors. But you will have to manually configure each gateway to specific sensors.

Q: Is the wind both speed & gust? Is total rain available in the app with out any internet? Is this station good for remote camping?

I use my older Ecowitt without internet. It reports via rf to ecowitt module which puts it onto my netork. Then raspberry pi zero w that is running Weewx and gets the data that logs everything and displays it in graphs for day, week, year. Not sure if this newer version is supported by Weewx or not but worth looking into.

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Brand
ECOWITT
Specific uses for product
Humidity
Power source
Solar Powered
Special features
Waterproof
Material
Plastic Metal

📶Long-range 915 MHz wireless transmission

☀️Solar-powered with backup batteries

🌡️7-in-1 sensor for temp, humidity & more

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Description

🌦️ Stay ahead of the storm with precision weather insights that keep you connected and in control.

SMART SOLAR POWER - Integrated solar panel plus backup batteries guarantee continuous operation without the hassle of frequent charging.
ALL IN ONE PRECISION - 7-in-1 outdoor sensor delivers hyper-accurate temp, humidity, wind, UV, light & rainfall data in real-time.
EXPANDABLE IO T ECOSYSTEM - Pair with up to 8 additional Ecowitt sensors for soil moisture, air quality, pool temp, water leaks & more—future-proof your smart weather network.
WEATHERPROOF RESILIENT - IPX5 waterproof design with thermal insulation and bird spikes ensures durability and uninterrupted data flow.
SEAMLESS WI FI CONNECTIVITY - Multiple Wi-Fi setup options with a robust 915 MHz transmission range up to 300m in open space keeps you connected effortlessly.

The ECOWITT Wittboy GW2001 Weather Station combines a 7-in-1 solar-powered outdoor sensor with a Wi-Fi IoT hub, delivering real-time, hyper-accurate weather data including temperature, humidity, wind, UV, light, and rainfall. Built tough with IPX5 waterproofing, thermal insulation, and bird spikes, it ensures reliable performance in any condition. Featuring a haptic rain sensor for precise rainfall measurement and a long-range 915 MHz wireless connection, it supports seamless integration with multiple Ecowitt sensors, making it a versatile and expandable smart weather monitoring solution.