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My AcuRite® Android Widget

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The ability to add Widgets to your Android device home screen is one of those standout Android features. My AcuRite® Widgets are an excellent way to truly customize your Home screen by presenting continually updated sensor readings from your My AcuRite® account.

 

Features

  • Provides quick access to your AcuRite sensor readings without requiring you to open the My AcuRite® app

  • Two Widget sizes available - 4x2 or 4x1

  • Customize each Widget to display the readings for a specific sensor

  • Customize the frequency My AcuRite® Widget reading data is updated - every 15 (default), 30, or 60 minutes. Option to manually refresh the reading data by selecting the Widget refresh icon ic_autorenew_black_24dp_1x.png

  • Displays the time and date when the Widget reading data was last updated

  • Displays an Offline status when the reading from a sensor has not been received for more than two (2) hours

 

 

How to add and configure a My AcuRite® Widget

Be sure you are logged into your My AcuRite® app when adding a widget, otherwise, you will be required to log in with your My AcuRite® account email address and password before you can add a new widget.

  1. From your device Widgets menu, select the My AcuRite® Widget, press and hold either the 4x1 or 4x2 size and drag it to a location on your Home screen.

  2. Configure its settings.

    Update Interval - select the frequency at which the Widget reading data is updated. The value selected applies to all My AcuRite® Widgets displayed on your Android device.

    Select the Connection Device - select the device the sensor is linked to.

    Select Device - select the sensor the Widget is to use to display the reading data.

    Theme - select to display the Widget in a Dark or Light theme.

  3. Tap Add Widget.

    If you have additional sensors, you will need to add a Widget for each sensor.

To edit the settings from the Widget, select the settings icon ic_settings_black_24px.svg.

 

 

How to remove a My AcuRite® Widget from your Home screen

  • Drag the Widget to the Remove (trash can) icon that appears at the top of the Home screen when  you press and hold a Widget.

The Widget is removed from the Home screen, but is available in your device's Widgets menu should you ever wish to put it back on your Home screen.

 

 

NOTE: If you notice any aesthetic issues in the app and/or widget, please try adjusting the text size or font closer to the default settings of your device, as this may cause appearance issues.