AmbientTool

Name: AmbientTool
Rating: 1.6 (120 reviews)
Author: Ambient,LLC

By: Ambient,LLC

Weather

Features & Capabilities

Note: AmbientTool is being discontinued as of January 31, 2023. The extension supported the initial setup of Ambient Weather WS-2902 consoles (sold Dec 2016–May 2018) by connecting to your Wi-Fi and the Internet. After discontinuation, the console may continue to display readings, but it will stop reporting data to AWN if you need to reconnect or update Wi‑Fi settings.

If you own a WS-2902D or newer, the app is no longer required for Internet connectivity. Ambient Weather offers an upgrade program and rebates for affected users to maintain access to weather data and the AWN service. See the upgrade program details for steps to upgrade to the WS-2902D.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Weather

By:

Ambient,LLC

Rating:

1.60

(120)

Version:

1.7.0 Last updated: 2022-12-08

Version code:

853778711

Creation date:

2016-10-24

Compatible devices:

Size:

6.48MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 209,169 ▲ 1,007

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Developed by:

Ambient,LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ambienttool/id1166897468

User Reviews

AmbientTool started as a simple, reliable setup and remote-monitoring tool for Ambient Weather WS-2902 devices, with some users reporting years of trouble-free use. However, most reviews note chronic Wi-Fi/connectivity failures, poor support for modern iOS devices/routers (often requiring old hardware and 2.4 GHz networks), and a lack of updates. Many call the app discontinued or unmaintained, with difficult reconfiguration and limited data access. Some users are steered toward the awnet app. Overall, the app appears effectively abandoned, with inconsistent functionality for current hardware.

Pros

Historically allowed setup and remote monitoring of Ambient Weather WS-2902 devices, with users reporting it could be set up and viewed remotely.
The app worked reliably for years for some users, including multi-year uninterrupted operation.
For some users it offered a simple, straightforward interface suitable for basic configuration.

Cons

Persistent Wi‑Fi connection issues: app often fails to connect the weather station or show the device, sometimes freezing or returning a solid black screen.
Poor compatibility with modern iOS devices and routers: requires very old iOS versions or hardware and struggles with 5 GHz networks; cannot configure on newer iPhones.
Lack of updates and support: many reviews describe the app as discontinued or unmaintained, with guidance to switch to a different app.
Limited network configuration: cannot reliably change the SSID or handle modern networks (often defaults to Wi‑Fi and 2.4 GHz only).
Data visibility and third‑party integration issues: some users report not being able to see data or failing to integrate with Weather Underground/WX Underground.

Recent reviews

The most useless app ever. If you’re here desperate to fix your ambient weather device, you will be sorely disappointed.

by dg*****, 2025-02-01

This app does nothing. Trying to connect new station WS-2902C to WiFi, it requires to select settings icon. But that icon is only available after you connect station to WiFi. Useless app and device.