Getting Started
Setup Guidelines
Detailed setup instructions are available in the Outdoor Station Installation Guide. Below are
guidelines for a successful setup.
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Before starting setup, you must install the BloomSky app on your iOS or Android mobile
device. Links are available at www.bloomsky.com. Or you can download directly from the App
Store or Google Play.
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Connect your device to the same 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network you will connect your BloomSky to.
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To ensure a strong signal strength, stay within 5 feet of your router during setup.
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If it takes longer than 3 minutes for your device to connect, you may be too far from your Wi-Fi
router or you may have entered the wrong Wi-Fi password. Perform a hard reset of the
device and restart the setup process.
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After you open the BloomSky app and create your account, select “Setup a BloomSky
Device.” Once you’ve completed the setup of your Outdoor Station, you may add an Indoor
Station at any time.
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After you complete the initial setup, the Outdoor Station will connect automatically to your Wi-
Fi, barring a connection interruption, to upload weather data and pictures to the BloomSky
Cloud every three to eight minutes.
Placing your BloomSky
Your BloomSky Weather Station will perform best when it’s fully exposed to the elements. Try to
install your device where it will see direct sunlight and is as far as possible from tall obstacles
(like trees, buildings, or fences), artificial heat sources (like ventilation ducts and air conditioning
units), and moisture sources (such as garden irrigation systems and roof gutters). Accordingly:
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Install your BloomSky in a location with a clear view of the sky. Trees, roof eaves, or other
obstacles can cause the pictures to be overexposed.
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Keep your BloomSky raised above paved surfaces, especially blacktop. Blacktop radiates
heat and could confuse the sensors.
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Be sensitive to sprinklers triggering the precipitation sensor.
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Try to place your BloomSky at least 10 feet away from any artificial heat or cooling source
(this includes air conditioning units, heating vents, chimneys, etc.) to aid in accurate reporting.
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Finally, the higher your device, the better!
Troubleshooting
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