Easy to use
If you have a brain u will know how to use the app
JJshowm
Hardware good, software not so much
To be fair, this review is being written by someone who uses Mac computers. Maybe the software is better on the PC side, but I’m having a devil of a time getting the software to work properly between the AMBIENTCAM2 solar camera, my base station, my laptop and my smart devices. For starters you have to know which software to use (NOT the Ambient VMS, but the AWN VMS), only it’s not included on the downloads page for the product on the Ambient website. Once you do find the software, and if you get it to recognize your device, then the fun starts with trying to configure the device and/or to remove/change parameters as you work thru problems on connectivity.
I am a seasoned tech person, and if I’m having trouble with this setup I’m guessing others will, too. You have a good base to start from, Ambient … please do something about this awful software. It will be your undoing if you can’t make this more user friendly. For starters, hire someone who knows about UI consistency across platforms and devices, model out some use cases, and prove to yourself that your product is friendly to the common user.
Today it is not.
I am a seasoned tech person, and if I’m having trouble with this setup I’m guessing others will, too. You have a good base to start from, Ambient … please do something about this awful software. It will be your undoing if you can’t make this more user friendly. For starters, hire someone who knows about UI consistency across platforms and devices, model out some use cases, and prove to yourself that your product is friendly to the common user.
Today it is not.
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WWhiteDogSnores
No longer works for 2902D
Stopped working when unit lost power in March 2026. I have lost power several times and it reconnected no problem. Tried using this app to reconnect again and would not work. Had to go to manual URL to connect. Have had this weather station for 3 years and all of a sudden it disconnects to AWN site every time we lose power or I unplug it. Not sure what happened in 2026 for this change but tempted to throw unit out and get a different brand.
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KKAM0616
If only it was reliable
It is not. Having the devices listed is a matter of sheer luck. Do better!
WW444sab1
WiFi issues
Had a very hard time setting this up thru the app, took around 2 hours but I got it to work after tons of trials and errors.
Llandon_7492
