If I put this on the pole above my house, is there a way to safely ground this so it doesn't get fried during a storm?

Considering this is a battery powered device with no wires going to it, I would think you could simply install it on a fiberglass pole and not have to worry about lighting at all.

Can you provide detailed instructions on how to update the firmware on the WS90. Thanks

HI, friend. Thank you for putting forward your question. About updating the firmware of WS90, please refer this linik : https://www.ecowitt.com/shop/goodsDetail/249 I hope this information could be useful for you.

If I wanted to monitor 16 plants can 2 of these units be operated in close proximity to each other?

I'm not sure what "2 of these units" you are referring to. This is under the Wittboy section at Amazon. But yes you can use multiple gateways each monitoring 8 soil sensors. But you will have to manually configure each gateway to specific sensors.

Is the wind both speed & gust? Is total rain available in the app with out any internet? Is this station good for remote camping?

I use my older Ecowitt without internet. It reports via rf to ecowitt module which puts it onto my netork. Then raspberry pi zero w that is running Weewx and gets the data that logs everything and displays it in graphs for day, week, year. Not sure if this newer version is supported by Weewx or not but worth looking into.

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ECOWITT Wittboy Weather Station GW2001, Includes GW2000 Wi-Fi IoT Hub and WS90 7-in-1 Outdoor Solar Powered Weather Sensor, Supports WU/WeatherCloud/Wow/Ecowitt Servers, 915 MHz

ECOWITT Wittboy Weather Station GW2001, Includes GW2000 Wi-Fi IoT Hub and WS90 7-in-1 Outdoor Solar Powered Weather Sensor, Supports WU/WeatherCloud/Wow/Ecowitt Servers, 915 MHz

Product ID: 470183450

Details

Brand
ECOWITT
Color
White
Connectivity Technology
Console to to
Included Components
GW2000 WS90
Material
Plastic
Power Source
Outdoor Or Usb

🌞Solar-powered outdoor sensor

💧Haptic rain sensor for precise rainfall detection

📶915 MHz long-range RF transmission

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Description

🌦️ Own your microclimate — precision weather insights at your fingertips!

SMART IO T HUB INTEGRATION - Connects effortlessly to Ecowitt ecosystem & popular weather platforms.
ALL IN ONE 7 IN 1 SENSOR ARRAY - Track temperature, humidity, wind, UV, light & rainfall seamlessly.
SOLAR POWERED WITH BATTERY BACKUP - Eco-friendly energy that keeps your data flowing 24/7.
REAL TIME ALERTS HISTORICAL DATA - Stay ahead with email notifications and detailed weather history online.
ROCK SOLID WI FI RF CONNECTIVITY - Stable 915 MHz transmission with up to 300m range in open space.

The ECOWITT Wittboy GW2001 Weather Station combines a solar-powered 7-in-1 outdoor sensor with a robust Wi-Fi IoT hub, delivering hyperlocal weather data including temperature, humidity, wind, UV, light, and rainfall. Featuring a cutting-edge haptic rain sensor and IPX5 waterproof design, it ensures reliable performance in all conditions. With long-range 915 MHz RF transmission and seamless integration with major weather networks and Ecowitt’s expanding sensor ecosystem, it empowers professionals and enthusiasts to monitor, analyze, and automate their environment with real-time alerts and comprehensive historical data.

Specifications

ASIN	B09TZZTYPK
Additional Features	Dual-Power Supply, E-mails Alert, Haptic Rainfall Sensor, IPX5 Waterproof
Best Sellers Rank	#11,924 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #16 in Weather Stations
Brand Name	ECOWITT
Color	White
Connectivity Technology	Console to Router: Wi-Fi, Sensor to Console: RF
Customer Reviews	4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (208)
Display Type	NO Display
Frequency	915 MHz
Included Components	GW2000 Gateway; WS90 Outdoor Sensor Array; Bird Spikes; Instruction Manuals
Is Used Where	Indoor, Outdoor
Manufacturer	ECOWITT
Material Type	Plastic
Model	GW2001BU
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Part Number	GW2001
Power Source	Outdoor Sensor：solar Powered Or Battery Powered； Wi-fi Hub: Usb Cable
Recommended Uses For Product	Farm, Garden, Home
Sensor Technology	Solar
Shape	Rectangular
Specific Uses For Product	Indoor Gateway: Temperature/Humidity/Barometric Pressure; Wi-Fi&Ethernet; Supports ECOWITT Various Sensors; IoT‑enabled, Outdoor Sensor: Temperature/Humidity/Piezo Rain Gauge/Wind Speed&Direction/UV Light/Solar Powered.
Style Name	GW2001BU
Temperature Accuracy	0.5 °C
Upper Temperature Range	140 °F

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