ECOWITT Wittboy Weather Station HP2564 (7-in-1) with Wireless Outdoor Sensors, 7-inch TFT touch screen, 868 MHz
Product description
What it is and why you’d want it
The ECOWITT Wittboy Weather Station HP2564 is a wireless home weather station aimed at getting useful day-to-day conditions without stepping outside. The idea is simple: a small outdoor sensor package collects things like temperature/humidity, wind, rainfall and UV, while the indoor console brings it all together on a large 7-inch colour TFT touch display.
On paper, it’s built for people who care about weather trends around the home or garden, and who like seeing more than one channel at once. It also leans into “local personal weather station” territory by supporting uploads to Weather Underground (WU) or WeatherCloud, plus export and history features via an SD card.
Key takeaways (the parts that matter)
This station stands out because it combines a fairly big, colour touch screen with a multi-sensor outdoor head and wireless receiving at 868 MHz. You can monitor a range of weather parameters, and the display is described as easy to read in different viewing orientations.
It’s also clearly designed for data-people, not just glance-and-go users. The mention of SD card storage history and exporting local history suggests you can keep records rather than relying purely on live readings. If you like building charts or comparing over time, this is where it starts to make sense.
That said, it isn’t perfect for every situation. The documentation included notes that the precision temperature and humidity modules are easily corroded by seawater, and that heater behaviour is limited with certain snow build-up conditions. If you’re on a beach or island, you’ll want to think carefully before buying, even if the rest of the setup sounds attractive.
Wireless outdoor monitoring that’s meant to be practical
The outdoor sensor kit is described as wireless and mounted with a fixed bolt for a pole with a 1-inch diameter. The transmission distance is stated as 150 m in open field conditions, using a 868 MHz RF frequency.
In real home terms, this usually means: as long as your outdoor sensor is mounted within a reasonable line-of-sight range (or at least not heavily blocked), you can place it in a garden, yard, allotment or farm area without running cables. A useful micro-example: you can check wind and rainfall alongside indoor comfort levels from the kitchen/dining area, then glance at UV without needing to walk out when you’re deciding whether to water or plan a short trip.
What the outdoor sensor actually covers
The outdoor sensor unit is described as containing multiple measurement elements including a haptic rainfall sensor, light & UV sensor, a solar panel, an ultrasonic wind speed sensor, and temperature & humidity sensing. There’s also a light/indicator element, plus a NORTH alignment indicator intended to help with orientation.
One nuance to bear in mind is that not every environment plays nicely with every sensor. The included notes specifically mention limitations with seawater exposure for the precision temperature/humidity modules, and also describe that the heater (for the WS80/WS90 ultrasonic reflection surface) is suitable only for that specific surface and won’t melt snow built up on top of the device. If you expect frequent heavy snow sitting directly above the sensor, you may find the practical performance isn’t what you’d hope.
Display, history and uploads (where it moves beyond basic weather)
The indoor console uses a 7-inch TFT colour display with touch buttons, with resolution given as 800*480. It’s positioned as easy to operate and install, and it can display weather parameters of multiple channels at the same time.
For past data, the SD card support is one of the more decision-relevant points: it’s described as supporting SD card storage of history and SD card export, along with a firmware upgrade. If you want to keep local records (for example, seeing how rainfall or UV trends shift across weeks), this is a meaningful feature set.
On the connectivity side, the station supports uploading to WU (Weather Underground) or WeatherCloud, and possibly other custom websites if they use a similar protocol as Wunderground or Ecowitt. Whether you actually use those platforms is personal, but it helps explain why this model is aimed at users who like comparing and sharing data, not just checking today’s conditions.
Tech specs at a glance (only what you need before buying)
- RF frequency: 868 Mhz
- Display: 7-inch TFT colour touch screen (800*480)
- Outdoor sensor link: wireless receiving at 868 MHz
- Transmission distance (open field): 150 m (500 ft.)
- What’s referenced in the sensor set: rainfall, light & UV, ultrasonic wind speed, wind direction, temperature & humidity, plus an alignment indicator
You’ll also want to check that the installation method fits your setup. The outdoor sensor is mounted with a bolt for a pole with a 1-inch diameter, so if you don’t have a compatible mount, plan for that before ordering.
Who it’s for (and who should skip it)
It’s a good fit if you want a multi-sensor home weather station for garden/farm/home monitoring, you care about more than one metric at once, and you like the idea of storing/exporting local history. It also suits you if you’re interested in uploading readings to WU or WeatherCloud and viewing or comparing data through those services.
It’s not the best choice if your location involves seawater exposure (the precision temperature/humidity modules are noted as easily corroded by seawater). It might also be a frustrating purchase if you mainly want a simple indoor display for general weather vibes and you don’t care about history, exports or uploads—then the “extra” features may feel like overkill.
Getting the most from it
Placement and orientation matter with any outdoor station, and this one even includes a NORTH alignment indicator. Mounting the outdoor sensor where it can get a reasonably clear environment (and within the stated open field range) will help you get more consistent readings.
Also, think about your weather reality. If you regularly deal with snow that forms on top of the device, the included note about heater suitability is worth taking seriously—your results may vary compared with what you’d expect from a fully protective system.
Should you buy it?
Worth considering if you want a 7-in-1 wireless weather station with a 7-inch colour touch display, outdoor sensing for temperature/humidity, wind, rainfall and UV, plus SD card history and the option to upload to Weather Underground or WeatherCloud.
Skip it if seawater exposure is likely, or if you’re expecting the station to handle heavy snow in a “melt it all away” way. And if you don’t want any data handling beyond a quick look at conditions, you may find a simpler display-only approach is easier.
Mini FAQ
Does it connect wirelessly to the outdoor sensor?
Yes. The outdoor sensor is described as wireless, operating at 868 MHz, with an open-field transmission distance stated at 150 m.
Can I save and export weather history?
It’s described as supporting SD card storage of history and SD card export of local history, plus SD card firmware upgrade.
Does it upload data online?
The console is described as connecting to WU (Weather Underground) and WeatherCloud, and it may support other custom websites if they use a similar protocol.
What’s included in the box?
The listed parts include a WS90 sensor, an HP2560_C Display/Gateway/Console, detachable bird spikes, power plug and power cord, a router cable, and a user manual.
Any sensor limitations I should know about?
The included notes mention that precision temperature and humidity modules can be corroded by seawater, and the heater is suitable only for the ultrasonic reflection surface and won’t melt snow built up on top of the device.