AcuRite, a vendor of smart weather-monitoring devices, has postponed the shutdown of its My AcuRite app, which was initially scheduled for May 30. Jeff Bovee, AcuRite's VP of product development, stated that the transition to the new AcuRite NOW app has raised significant concerns among long-time users. AcuRite's devices include weather stations, rain gauges, and indoor thermometers. Users will now have more time to adapt to the AcuRite NOW app, which was launched in June 2025. Some users have expressed dissatisfaction with the new app, citing missing features compared to the old software, such as the ability to rename multiple temperature sensors and report temperatures in non-integers. Additionally, users have reported issues with data uploads to weather sites and the app's layout.
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AcuRite delays shutdown of old app to address user concerns with new app
AcuRite has delayed the shutdown of its My AcuRite app, initially set for May 30, due to user concerns regarding its new AcuRite NOW app. Users have reported missing features and functionality issues with the new app, prompting the company to extend the transition period.
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