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Davis Vantage Vue with WeatherLink Console 6242

Weather station with an indoor touchscreen, local history and optional cloud access.

Sources checked: United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada
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Model and local version

6242 — US version; sensor suite 6357 + WeatherLink Console 6313

Regional versions and model notes
  • United States: support information available; local listing unconfirmed
  • Australia: a related local version is listed
  • United Kingdom: a related local version is listed
  • Canada: exact local listing unconfirmed
  • Cloud viewing requires Wi-Fi and WeatherLink account; expanded analysis may require Pro or Pro+ subscription.
  • Selected SKU 6242 is not automatically equivalent to metric 6242M or regional 6242AU/6242UK/6242EU.
  • Manufacturer sheet lists USA 902–928 MHz, EU 868.0–868.6 MHz and AU 918–926 MHz; use matching local radio hardware.
  • Correct sensor siting and maintenance affect measurement accuracy.

What it can do

Features and the setup they need.

Features, setup and recorded confirmation
Feature & setupConfirmation & sources

Measure weather conditions

Device feature

Measures temperature, humidity, wind speed/direction, rainfall and barometric pressure.

✓ Confirmed

Davis Instruments · 2026-10-26

See readings, graphs and alarms locally

Device feature

WeatherLink Console displays current readings, historical graphs and configurable alarms.

✓ Confirmed

Davis Instruments · 2026-10-26

Upload to WeatherLink Cloud

Device feature

Wi-Fi upload to WeatherLink Cloud for remote access.

How to use it

  • Use Wi-Fi and a WeatherLink account. Expanded analysis may require Pro or Pro+; this result covers upload and remote access.
✓ Confirmed

Davis Instruments · 2026-10-26

Power the sensor suite with solar and backup

Device feature

Solar-powered sensor suite with battery backup.

✓ Confirmed

Davis Instruments · 2026-10-26

Use the console without Wi-Fi

Device feature

WeatherLink Console can operate locally without Wi-Fi.

✓ Confirmed

Davis Instruments · 2026-10-26

What that means at home

Our reading of the specifications.

What to allow for

Cloud viewing requires Wi-Fi and WeatherLink account; expanded analysis may require Pro or Pro+ subscription.

Living with it

Selected SKU 6242 is not automatically equivalent to metric 6242M or regional 6242AU/6242UK/6242EU.

Model and source notes
  • Cloud viewing requires Wi-Fi and WeatherLink account; expanded analysis may require Pro or Pro+ subscription.
  • Selected SKU 6242 is not automatically equivalent to metric 6242M or regional 6242AU/6242UK/6242EU.
  • Manufacturer sheet lists USA 902–928 MHz, EU 868.0–868.6 MHz and AU 918–926 MHz; use matching local radio hardware.
  • Correct sensor siting and maintenance affect measurement accuracy.

Where we checked

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