Bloomsky Weather Station
$169
Pros
- Educational
- Fun
- Geeky
- Perfect Gift Idea for Weather Geeks or those who like Gadgets
- Time Lapse Recording
Cons
- **UPDATE** Now has user data support on PC
A little over a month ago I was contacted by an organization called SproutUp, and he emailed me asking me if I wanted to be part of something exciting and review new and intriguing products. After looking around, and seeing the Bloomsky Weather Station, I was more than eager to join forces, and here I am today bringing you news of this wonderful gadget.
Now let’s start off by saying: [bctt tweet=”I am a Weather #geek and #fanatic here at Tom’s Take On Things, and I have joined the #weatherlution”]
I am going to break down some of the components on why this makes this one of the coolest, if not last Weather Station you will ever need to buy.
Camera
The Bloomsky has an ultra-wide angle camera with a fish eye lens to capture the unique view that it does so well. It captures an image every 3-5 minutes or when there is a sudden change in the weather like temperature, humidity or precipitation. From what I have seen so far, it is amazing the images this gadget captures. I am stunned daily now on how effective it is, and it adds an element of exploration to weather geeks like me everywhere. At the end of the day, you will be able to see a time lapse video of the sky for that day, or previous days as well to compare different weather patterns.
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- Uh Oh, looks like rain!
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- Look at all those beautiful clouds!
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- Scattering of Clouds
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- Getting some Rain!
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- Nice Puffy Big White Cloud
Sensors
The Bloomsky has got you covered! With sensors for temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, UV exposure, and precipitation (detection only) you will have a bounty of knowledge of what is going on outside your door. With sensors to know the difference between moisture and precipitation, and another sensor to adjust the exposure of the camera based on daylight brightness, you will always be assured your device is recording accurate information, and able to capture images with crisp and clear precision.
Power Options
You can use the Bloomsky by charging it with the included charging cable that connects to the base of the unit. With a low battery alert that will notify you of when you need to charge it, never fear that you won’t be ready for that next bout of weather. They also offer a solar panel option to connect directly to the Bloomsky, and I am so hoping to get this one day, so I don’t have to worry so much about keeping it charged as often.
Connectivity
You need a standard 2.4GHz WiFi connection in your home in order to connect the Bloomsky. There are apps to view and control it available for both iOS and Android. There is no native app for the PC but there is a community of like minded weather geeks that you can join by visiting the community here.
What’s in the Box?
You get the Bloomsky Weather Station, AC Charging Cable, Stake Apparatus to position the Bloomsky in the soil or on a patio. It also comes with basic mounting hardware for roof or railing placement. They do sell a kit that has the solar panel charger with it, or you can buy it separately if you only own the unit by itself. I so hope to get the solar kit, would make it so much easier for charging down the road.
App Features
You can view pictures of current weather, catch time lapse videos of weather from the day before, view statistics and readings that your Bloomsky is getting all from the comfort of your device using iOS or Android. What’s better yet? You can share all of this with everyone! So far I have shared or saved pictures or videos to my Google Drive, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google+, and so much more. It makes it easy to share things you see, or your passion about weather like I have with all who will take a look! You can also search for other Bloomsky users in your area, a different state, or even a different continent. It makes it easy to see weather from around the world.
Check out some of the time lapse videos I took below, these are amazing, and really fun to watch!
Monday 8/24/2015
Tuesday 8/25/2015
Wednesday 8/26/2015
So let’s talk about different reasons on why one might own one of these. My important reason, is that it is cool! So freaking cool! If you are fanatic like me, or even if you are not a fanatic like me, you will enjoy having this at your home. What about the kids? Want to get them more involved about learning about the weather, this is the perfect gadget for that. Maybe you own a business, that is dependent on the weather, and you want your patrons and customers to know what is going on, just sharing the data, pictures and videos on your site will keep them informed.
Ready to say “take my money now!” and “where do I get one?”, I have you covered if you want the kit that has the Solar Panel included you can grab that here. If you want the basic kit, like the one I reviewed above, you can grab that one here.
Overall impression, If you can’t tell, I am head over heels in love with this gadget. So thankful for the chance to review it, and now be part of the Weatherlution. Are you going to join me? Where would you put yours when you buy it?
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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Nice,excellent review of the product that I have been using for over three months already.By using the app IFTTT,my Galaxy note 4 phones wallpaper is updated through out the day with the latest shot of ‘my sky’…People see that and are amazed it can be done…I really have a lot of fun with it.
I love mine. Thanks so much for checking it out. Have a great day! ~Tom
This is so cool, the app features and sensors you can use, one word, “awesome”.
Thank you Edward, you have no idea how much I love this thing. I am going to try and get a second one for the back of the house.
That is the neatest gadget. I love watching the weather.
How would this handle snow? Would it be totally useless/buried if there was a foot of snow on the ground?
It would. There are different mounting brackets. One came with it to mount to a deck or outdoor staircase. They also sell a kit, where you can mount it to your roof too. I am hoping to find a new spot with enough elevation where I don’t have this problem. But great question! Thanks for stopping by! ~Tom
When it snows, take some pictures of bloomsky and see if it sticks out 🙂
I plan too! I can’t wait to start working on the Solar Panel Review!
This product sounds and looks SO cool. I wish I would have had the bloomsky when I lived in Columbus, Ohio. I LOVED the weather and storms in Ohio. I was Mr. Junior amateur meteorologist storm tracking dude. (That’s an official title by the way.)
Now that I’m back in Seattle all I would be recording is big blops of rain and an occasional big bright hot round thing in the sky that nobody here quite understands.
Thanks for the great review of a really cool product Tom. Could you send some severe weather my way Please?
This really is a neat product Mike, And I love it still, it doesn’t get old! I will work on the weather, have a great day! ~Tom
This is awesome! Great review, Tom!
Thank you so much Betsy, I do appreciate it! Have a great day! ~Tom
Ok – that camera is so amazing. As a Floridian (who almost had a hurricane hit us today!), this is something cool to have.
It really is pretty neat. Thanks so much for stopping by, be sure to let everyone know about it! ~Tom
Hi Tom. Nice article. When you have a chance, drop me a quick email at [email protected] I have a question or two about this device. Looks interesting!
Blessings,
Andre Bernier
FOX 8 Cleveland, OH
Hi Andre,
I am honored that you stopped by A Medic’s World, and graced that you are here. I did send you an email, and look forward to chatting with you about the device.
~Tom
How cool is this?! I know this is something I would be all over having!
You know, I saw you post this on Facebook a couple of times this week. I’m just getting around to having the time to check out your article about it. This is really freakin’ cool! I love the sleek design, it looks almost exactly like our solar walkway lights and would fit right in! I love the fact that you can use it and control it via an app on your phone. So many cool features. This is an awesome product for sure! PS: that camera angle is awesome!!
Thanks so much Andrew. I love it, kinda infatuated with it! My wife really loves using it as well. I have been uploading videos to Youtube too! Thanks so much for stopping by! ~Tom
Hi Andrew – Glad you love it. Tom did a really awesome job writing it up and showing BloomSky to the world. It’s indeed an awesome emerging product. Who said geeky products cannot be fun? 🙂 Feel free to check out our startup SproutUp (http://www.sproutup.co) where we proudly have Tom in our influencer community, and where we showcase amazing products for content creators to try out.
Wow, this is actually really cool! I know my husband would get a kick out of this product for our garden.
It really is. I am so fascinated with it. Thanks for stopping by! Do share with others if you enjoyed it.
How cool is this! I’m going to have to try this over the weekend. My kids will love it too.
This would definitely make a great gift option. I am impressed by the images that it captures! The kids would enjoy learning more about the weather with it, too. Thinking this may need to be a Christmas gift for someone I know…
Well, I am sure who ever gets this will enjoy it! Thanks for stopping by. This will be in my gift guide for sure this year!
What an amazing way to watch the weather!! I think it would be neat to see all the weather changes that happen in a day!
Wow! That time-lapse feature is really cool! I can see my boys loving to learn about the weather with this!
Okay, I was skeptical at first, we have several digital and traditional weather systems at our house- the addition of the sky cam is pretty cool. I would love to teach my niece about the cloud formations and weather patterns using this!
It really would make a great teaching device too! Thanks for stopping by, feel free to share with others! ~Tom
OMGosh! I totally want one of these (I’d be playing with it all day). What a great gadget to have,
I love mine! I am getting the Solar Panel Kit! So I am very happy now. I simply love it!
This is SUCH a cool gadget! I love the sky view! I can imagine how beautiful it looks when snow falls!