Tempest Quick Start Guide

Hello! Let’s get your Tempest system up and running.

Quick Start / Setup Tips / Detailed Instructions / Setup Troubleshooting

Quick Start

1. Download and launch the Tempest Weather app.

2. Enable Bluetooth and follow the steps in the app to configure your devices.
3. Once setup is complete, you can install your Tempest device outdoors with exposure
to wind, rain, and sun. If you plan to install Tempest in a difficult to access location
we recommend temporarily installing your Tempest in an accessible area outside to
ensure that everything is working correctly. View the ​Siting and Installation Guide​ for
detailed information.

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Yep, it's that easy! Enjoy weather data right from your backyard along with hyper-local
forecasts all in the Tempest app.

Initial Setup Tips

● Configure your station in the mobile app before installing the Tempest device
outdoors. The hardware (Hub + Tempest device) can only be configured to one
account at a time. You can share the account login or the public URL generated for
your station after it's set up.
● Hub Placement: Plug the Hub (base station) into a power outlet indoors within range
of your WiFi network signal. The Hub can only connect to a 2.4GHz network which
offers greater range and less interference, it doesn't need the bandwidth 5GHz
frequencies offer.
● Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE): You can access data locally from the Hub over
Bluetooth (no internet connection required) but be sure you are within close proximity
to the Hub. A blue LED will illuminate on the back of the Hub while the app is open
and connected over Bluetooth to a smartphone or tablet. If using an Android device,
be sure to enable location services in order for BLE services to function properly.
● Pairing mode on the sensor devices: Devices need to be in pairing mode in order to
properly connect with the station's Hub, indicated by a slow blinking green LED on
the base of the device.
● Naming your station and devices: Give your station and sensor devices a familiar
name if you wish; you can describe their locations in your town, neighborhood or
backyard. Go into the app settings and choose the station and/or its connected
devices to edit the information.
● Delete data after initial setup and installation: You're going to notice false rain
readings while handling your Tempest. Wipe your station's observation record clean

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 after you are finished mounting your Tempest device(s). Go to settings > stations >
choose your station > manage devices > choose the device > advanced > delete all
data.

Detailed Setup Instructions

● Download the ‘Tempest Weather’ mobile app from the Google Play Store or the
Apple App Store.
● Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone or tablet and launch the app. If you are using
an Android device, be sure to enable location services in order for Bluetooth
connection services to function properly.
● Enter an email address and password. (Write it down so you don’t forget!)
● The hardware (Hub + Tempest device) can only be configured to one account at a
time. You can share the account login or the public URL generated for your station
after it's set up.
● Mobile app setup walk-through
● Now tap “Setup Station” and follow the guided steps in the app to configure your
hardware to a 'station'. A station consists of a Hub and connected sensor devices,
e.g. the Tempest device.
● Plug in the Hub. Tap the NEXT button and proceed with setup.
● Twist off the base of your Tempest device. (It's watertight - twist hard!). Tap NEXT
and proceed.
● Enter your Hub's serial number (located on a sticker on the bottom of your Hub). Tap
the NEXT button.
● Name your station. (We suggest you pick a name that describes the location such as
"NW River Bend" or even the town/city and street name works great.)
● Tap "Set" to set the geographic location. A map should appear to pinpoint your
geographic location (make sure location services on your phone or tablet are
enabled). You can drag the map around to adjust the pinned location if necessary.

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 Once the pin is in the desired location, tap the check mark in the top right corner.
Tap NEXT and proceed.
● Elevation above sea level is automatically determined based on the geographic
location.

Connect the Hub to your WiFi network

● Gather your WiFi network name and password. Tap NEXT.

● Select your 2.4GHz WiFi network. Enter your WiFi password. If you don’t see your
desired WiFi network, tap "Refresh" in the upper right and/or reboot your WiFi router
if you're still having trouble. For hidden SSID's select Manual Setup and enter the
name of your network. See troubleshooting tips below if you're getting stuck
● Success! Wait about 5 minutes for the initial sensor data to start filling in.

Siting and Installation of the Tempest device

● Now it's time to site and install your Tempest device. See the ​Siting and Installation
Guide​ for detailed instructions.

Check out the Community Forum!

Chat with other station owners, meteorologists, weather enthusiasts, developers and
WeatherFlow staff and stay up to date on everything Tempest-related at
community.weatherflow.com​.

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 Setup Troubleshooting
Problem
App cannot connect to Bluetooth.
App does not find my WiFi network.
App does not find my Tempest device
I can't download the app to setup the
Tempest System.
Resolution
Check that Bluetooth is enabled on your
phone or tablet - if using an Android
device, be sure to enable location services
in order for Bluetooth to function properly.
Make sure you are within 10 feet of the
Hub. Close the app completely, then
relaunch it. When connected to the Hub via
Bluetooth, a blue light will appear on the
back of the Hub
If the app is unable to locate your desired
WiFi network, tap ‘Refresh’ in the upper
right corner of the app screen for WiFi
network selection. If that doesn’t work then
reboot your WiFi router. For hidden SSID's
select Manual Setup.
Reset & Power Cycle: On the base of the
unit, press and hold the LED button and
release after the LED flashes green. On
the base of the unit, flip the switch off and
then back on. The LED will turn solid green
and then begin slowly blinking green
indicating the device is in pairing mode.
Continue with adding the device to the
station Hub in the app.
The mobile app is required to configure the
Hub & Tempest. The app is only available
on the Google Play Store and Apple App
Store. See if you can borrow an Android or
iOS device from a friend in order to setup
the station. After setup, you can view your
data from the web.
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The Hub won't power on.
The Hub device is not found by my
smartphone or tablet.
The Hub won't connect to my WiFi
network.
The Tempest device won't connect with the Reset the Tempest and then re-add the
Hub. The Tempest device is not found.
I'm not seeing data in the app after
configuring the Tempest with the Hub.
The LED on the back of the Hub will take a
few moments to illuminate while the Hub
powers up. Check the USB cable and
power supply connections. Make sure the
wall outlet has power. Unplug the Hub for a
moment and then reapply power. Try a
different USB power supply if needed.
Check your device's Bluetooth settings and
make sure you have given the app
permission to use Bluetooth. Kill the app,
(completely close it), unplug the Hub for a
moment and then plug it back in and
reopen the app.
Check your password and try again. Make
sure you are connecting to a 2.4 GHz
network. The Hub does not connect to 5G
networks.
device to the station Hub. On the base of
the Tempest, press and hold the clear
button until the LED flashes green, flip the
power switch off and then back on. You
should see a slow blinking green light
indicating the device is ready to pair.
Proceed in the app to add the device to
your station Hub.
Wait a couple minutes for data to come
through. Check the Hub's LED, it should be
either green (connected to WiFi) or blue
(connected to a device over Bluetooth -
supersedes green LED status).
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My station (Hub) went offline, the LED is Make sure your WiFi network is active.
red. My station (Hub) keeps disconnecting Check the Hub's connection with your WiFi
from my WiFi network. signal: the RSSI value listed under the Hub
device in the app's status page. You may
need to move your Hub closer to your
router for a better signal. If you have
connected the Hub to a signal repeater or
range extender, the connection might be
unstable. Temporarily unplug all range
extenders and access points, then
reconnect the Hub directly to the router's
broadcasted WiFi network for a stable
connection.
My Tempest device disconnected from my Check the Tempest device's connection
station (Hub). with your station Hub: the RSSI value listed
under the Tempest device in the app's
status page. You may need to move your
Hub closer to your Tempest, near a
window, or to another room for an
improved connection between the two
devices. Relocating Tempest may not be
as feasible as moving the Hub.