1
Power it on
Plug in your Weather100 or switch it on. The e-paper screen may take a few seconds to refresh. That is normal.
Start here
Set up your W100.
Weather100 is a connected e-paper display that shows how unusual your local weather is compared with history. Follow the steps below to connect Wi-Fi, understand the buttons, and read the screens.
First setup
Four simple steps.
Use your phone or computer for setup. Keep the device close to your Wi-Fi router the first time you connect it.
2
Connect Wi-Fi
If the setup screen appears, connect your phone or computer to the Weather100 setup Wi-Fi shown on the device, then follow the on-screen instructions.
3
Let it update
Once connected, the device downloads today’s weather ranking messages. After that, it updates automatically each day.
4
Download Free App (not required)
Download the free iOS or Andriod app (not required for setup), to see rankigns on your phone and/or any other location globally.
Buttons
What the buttons do.
Button labels may vary slightly by model, but the functions are the same: detail, setup/reset, and rotate.
Screens
What each screen means.
E-paper screens refresh in flashes. That is expected and helps the display use very little power.
Wi-Fi
Setup
Setup
Wi-Fi setup screen
The device is waiting for Wi-Fi details. Connect your phone or computer to the setup network shown on the screen and complete the setup page.
Refreshing
data…
data…
Refreshing data
Weather100 is connecting to the internet and downloading today’s local ranking messages. Leave it powered on until the weather screen appears.
8/100
Today
Today
Weather ranking screen
This is the normal display. It shows a weather metric, a rank out of 100, and a short explanation of what makes today stand out.
Next update
7:42 AM
7:42 AM
Next update screen
The device is showing when it plans to fetch the next set of messages. Weather100 normally updates automatically each morning.
Low
battery
battery
Low battery icon
Charge the device soon. The screen can keep showing the last image even when the battery is low, so charge it if the content stops updating.
Update
failed
failed
Update failed
The device could not download new data. Check Wi-Fi, move the device closer to the router, then restart it or run setup again if needed.
Subscription
invalid
invalid
Subscription invalid
The data update service is not active for this device. Visit Weather100.com or contact support with your device ID.
Shipping
mode
mode
Shipping or sleep screen
The device is in low-power shipping mode. Unplug and reconnect power without holding any buttons to start it normally.
Rankings
How to read 1–100.
Weather100 is not just showing the weather. It is showing where today fits compared with history for your location and time of year.
Example ranking
8/100
A rank near the top means the weather is unusually strong for that metric. The exact meaning depends on whether the screen is showing heat, cold, rain, or another condition.
For heat metrics
For cold metrics
For rainfall metrics
A low number usually means the day is closer to the hottest end of the historical range for this date or period.
For cold metrics
A low number usually means the day is closer to the coldest end of the historical range for this date or period.
For rainfall metrics
A low number usually means the period is closer to the wettest end of the historical range. A high number means it is closer to the driest end.
Tips
Keep it working.
Weather100 is designed to sit quietly in the background. These simple checks solve most issues.
If updates fail, move the device closer to your router and restart it. Weak Wi-Fi is the most common cause of missed updates.
E-paper screens flash while refreshing. This is normal and helps prevent ghosting on the display.
The screen may still show an old message when the battery is low. Charge it if the low battery icon appears or updates stop.
Need help?
Contact support.
Include your order email and device ID if possible. The device ID helps us find the exact Weather100 unit connected to your account.