Continue using the local Weatherlink software?

Keep using the local Weatherlink software: If you already have a Davis console and logger set-up that is working well, there is no reason why you can’t keep using it. You can choose to use it instead of uploading data to weatherlink.com or use both the local and cloud options together. Some users prefer to use multiple programs to manage their data in a more complex local software setup. Switching to a cloud-based platform like weatherlink.com might simplify how they handle data locally and possibly reduce the need for multiple programs. However, there are some things to think about when continuing to use local software:

• Weatherlink for Windows or Mac is no longer being updated and may lag behind other software in terms of features and compatibility. Also, the new Weatherlink Live device cannot send data to local Weatherlink software, and web downloads won’t work from Weatherlink Live accounts on weatherlink.com.
• If you have a Weatherlink Live unit and want to use local software, CumulusMX is a good choice as it works on various platforms like Windows, Mac, and Raspberry Pi. Other software that is compatible with Weatherlink Live includes weewx and Weather Display.
• We don’t recommend new users to use Weatherlink for Mac due to potential issues and limited technical support for Macs. Mac users interested in using local software should consider alternatives like WeatherCat, CumulusMX, or Weather Display.
• Usually, you can’t transfer historical data from one program (e.g., Weatherlink for Windows) to another. Switching to a new software will likely mean starting fresh with your historical data. An exception to this is that wlk files from Weatherlink for Windows can be uploaded to Weatherlink Live accounts on weatherlink.com specifically.