You’re just a few steps away from complete home awareness. We’re here to help you bridge the gap between wondering if everything is okay and knowing it is.
Use the simple step-by-step guide below to download the La Crosse View app, connect your Bridge Gateway, and pair your sensors. We've also included links to additional support resources as well as a breakdown of key terminology to ensure your setup is smooth and straightforward.
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Welcome to Your New Alert & Monitoring System
Setup Sections
La Crosse View
Bridge Gateway
Internet Connection
Add Sensors
Key Terminology
Locations
Are meant to help organize groups of devices according to a specific spot (i.e. Home, Cabin, Parents House, etc.). This is particularly handy when using the Quick View feature (tap the top info bar), which shows the main data for all devices assigned to a location.
Access the Locations tab from the main app menu to modify your order, names, and custom Quick View location background images.
Devices
Refer to any product that interacts with the La Crosse View app. These can be referenced as Gateways, Sensors, Displays, Stations, or a combination of each. Access the Devices tab from the main app menu to modify device names, order, and other settings.
Gateways
Are devices that connect to your home Internet and relay sensor or other device data to the La Crosse View app. Currently, Bridge Gateways and our series of Wi-Fi Weather Station displays fall into this category. Use the Gateways tab from the main app menu to view and modify gateways specifically.
Sensors
Devices that collect data from around your home and transfer their information via radio transmission to your gateway(s) and/or display(s).
Sensors themselves do not connect to Wi-Fi or communicate with the app directly.
Displays
Are screens that collect and show sensor data. These devices can also be gateways with their own built-in ambient temperature and humidity readings.
Not all displays are gateways; some add-on or "bonus" displays may only show data from specific sensors around your home with no communication with the La Crosse View app.
Stations
Refer to our Wi-Fi Weather Stations, which are both gateways and displays that often come with a collection of sensors for tracking backyard weather conditions.
The location information provided in the La Crosse View app is used to generate accurate Internet forecast updates on the station itself. You can also use the app to set up custom Data Streams on many of our latest stations.
App Support Videos
Note: Specific app functions and details may have changed since video recordings.
La Crosse View
Step 1: Download the App
Download the La Crosse View app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Step 2: Get Logged In
Launch the app and log into an existing account or create a new one.
Step 1: Download the App
Step 2: Get Logged In
Step 2: Get Logged In
Bridge Gateway
Step 1: Tap ADD BRIDGE
Tap the ADD BRIDGE button in the app to begin.
Step 2: Power Up
Power up the Bridge Gateway using the provided power cord.
Its LCD will read "SEE APP TO SETUP" when first powered on.
Step 3: Scan Device ID
Locate and scan the gateway's Device ID barcode on the bottom of the item.
If prompted, be sure to allow access to your mobile device's camera for this process. Alternatively, you can manually type in the Device ID via the search box above the camera section.
Step 4: Confirm Device
An image of your Bridge Gateway should appear after being scanned. Confirm the Device ID matches the number on your sticker and tap YES.
Step 5: Device & Location Names
The next screen will prompt you to give your gateway a Device name and assign it to a Location. You'll also want to enter your Country and Postal Code information before tapping CONTINUE.
These settings can be adjusted later if needed.
Step 1: Tap ADD BRIDGE
Step 2: Power Up
Step 3: Scan Device ID
Step 3: Scan Device ID
Step 4: Confirm Device
Step 5: Device & Location Names
Internet Connection
Step 1: WIFI Button
Press and release the WIFI button on the back of your Bridge Gateway and check the "I Did This" box in the app. Then tap NEXT.
The Bridge LCD will show "WIFI SETUP" during this process.
Step 2: Bluetooth Connection
If prompted, be sure to turn on and allow access to Bluetooth for easy Wi-Fi connection.
Select the "LaCrosse" BLE Device from the list that appears.
Step 3: Select Network
On the following screen, select the Wi-Fi network you'd like to use from the list that appears.
Step 4: Wi-Fi Password
Confirm the network is correct, enter in your Wi-Fi password, and tap CONFIGURE.
A series of configuration screens will appear, ending on a "thumbs up" image when successful.
The Bridge LCD will briefly display "SUCCESS" status messages. For more detailed info, check out the full Bridge Gateway Setup Guide.
Step 1: WIFI Button
Step 2: Bluetooth Connection
Step 2: Bluetooth Connection
Step 3: Select Network
Step 4: Wi-Fi Password
Step 4: Wi-Fi Configuration
Add Sensors
Step 1: Power Up Sensors
Install batteries into each of your sensors; taking note of the location of their Device ID barcode stickers. Leave these out for convenience.
Step 2: ADD DEVICES
Assuming your Wi-Fi was configured successfully, the next app screen will allow you to start adding sensors into your app. Tap the ADD DEVICE button to begin.
If you missed this step, no worries! Simply enter the app menu in the top corner and tap Add Device.
Step 3: Scan Sensor ID
Locate and scan your first sensor's Device ID found on its white sticker.
Step 4: Confirm Sensor
Confirm the sensor image, model, and Device ID match your device and tap YES.
Step 5: Device Name & Location
Give the sensor a Device Name and assign it to a Location.
Helpful naming and organizational tips can be found on our support pages and videos.
Step 6: Repeat as Needed
Repeat these Add Device steps for each sensor you own. Tap DONE to be brought to your main app screen.
Step 1: Power Up Sensors
Step 2: ADD DEVICES
Step 3: Scan Sensor ID
Step 4: Confirm Sensor
Step 5: Device Name & Location
Step 6: Repeat as Needed
App Support Videos
Note: Specific app functions and details may have changed since video recordings.