# Kestrel LiNK (Legacy)

> Connects to legacy Kestrel weather meters for data viewing and management. (iPhone/iPad app by Nielsen-Kellerman Co..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kestrel-link-legacy/id698732837 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nielsen-Kellerman Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/698732840)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.20/5 from 38 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-12-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kestrel-link-legacy/id698732837/reviews.md

## What is Kestrel LiNK (Legacy)?

Kestrel LiNK Legacy edition is compatible with Drop and 5000 series devices with the following firmware:
 K5 1.43 or earlier
 Drop 1.54 or earlier

## Key features

- Connects to Drop devices
- Connects to 5000 series devices
- View device data
- Manage device data
- Legacy firmware support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kestrel-link-legacy/id698732837/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Buggy app is unreliable

*2022-12-22*

I have toiled away in frustration for years with the apps used to support the Kestrel Drop, itself a decent product. Thankfully, this app was replaced, with one having greater functionality but only marginally better. Hopefully they will release an app worthy of its product.

### 4/5 — Better than “upgrade”

*2021-03-13*

I was not happy with this app. Then I downloaded the new Kestral app - which is terrible. I need only to know the temperatures in my two garden plots, and to track/plot those temps over time. That works on this app, over time. The new app is not intuitive and the wait for historical data is interminable.

### 1/5 — Needs updating

*2020-12-29*

App is not designed well to work in iPhone screen. Hasn’t for years and there seems to be little to no improvement whenever it happens to get updated. Very disappointing.

### 2/5 — Needs updates

*2020-10-20*

App is nearly worthless now. I love this device but you can’t get much from the app since you have to guess at most of the selections.

### 1/5 — Terrible App

*2020-09-22*

What is a good piece of equipment is let down massively by a very poor app. It doesn’t even fit my phone screen (iPhone X 3 years old). Un-clickable buttons etc.

### 2/5 — Great Device, Awful app

*2020-09-01*

I love the D3, wish I could say the same about the app. Dashboard wastes most of the screen with massive black blobs only allowing 3 different sensor readings. A better layout would allow easy viewing of all readings. On my iPhone X, the icons at the bottom of the screen interfere with the iOS swipe up making them very difficult to access. There is only a single setting for imperial or metric views. There should be a setting for each sensor. For example I’d like to view temperature in Fahrenheit, density altitude in feet, and pressure in millibars. Come on Kestrel, you can do better than this!

### 3/5 — More conversations options

*2020-07-17*

Needs to display and export wind in km/Ph. This should be a fairly straightforward conversation process? 
I use the app for fire management purposes in Australia and not having the conversions inbuilt makes it less useful and I have had to recommend other options to colleagues. Hope to see the option included in your next update?

### 3/5 — Doesn’t always download data

*2020-05-22*

According to the manufacturer of the device it should be possible to download a log of readings from the device.  This doesn’t work with all listed share options (eg the Files app) but I have found it works with email.  Putting aside the limitations of the app, it’s a great device.

### 4/5 — Works as expected: Good!

*2020-04-08*

Using with Kestrel D2 and it hasn’t disappointed me much. Nice dashboard customization and easy to use on the field. iPhone 10 screen optimization would give this review 5 stars.

### 1/5 — Poor showing by Kestrel

*2019-12-03, version 1.5.3*

Kestrel has a lot of nerve charging extra for the LiNK feature and then providing this half-baked app to interface with it. Data export does not work on an iPad Pro. I’ve had to resort to using my Android phone to export data.

## Frequently asked questions about Kestrel LiNK (Legacy)

### What does the Kestrel LiNK Legacy app do?

The Kestrel LiNK Legacy app allows you to connect to and manage data from specific older Kestrel weather meter devices. It enables you to view readings and settings from your compatible Kestrel unit directly on your smartphone or tablet.

### Which Kestrel devices are compatible with this app?

This legacy edition is compatible with Kestrel Drop devices and Kestrel 5000 series devices that have specific older firmware versions. This includes firmware K5 1.43 or earlier for the 5000 series and firmware 1.54 or earlier for Drop devices.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the Kestrel LiNK Legacy app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements associated with its use.

### What are the common use cases for this app?

This app is useful for users who own older Kestrel weather meters and need to easily access and review their environmental data. It's ideal for checking past readings, managing device settings, and ensuring your legacy equipment remains functional.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.6 — 2021-01-11

Kestrel LiNK Legacy edition. New Kestrel LiNK app available!

### 1.5.4 — 2020-01-30

App crashes for iPads when exporting data
Not able to export data with 3rd party apps

### 1.5.3 — 2018-09-26

Add NJ Heat Stress Guidelines

### 1.5.1 — 2017-05-24

Updated to include K5 firmware v1.13

### 1.5.0 — 2017-04-12

Corrected errors displaying Kestrel 5200 measurements plus additional bug fixes. Includes K5 1.12 firmware. See http://www.nkhome.com/pdfs/Kestrel_5000_Firmware_Update.pdf for Kestrel firmware 1.12 changes.

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