myWeatherDesk

Tempest setup

Tempest Device ID help

The Device ID identifies a specific Tempest sensor. myTempest discovers the active weather sensor automatically after WeatherFlow authorization.

When to use it

No Device ID is entered in myTempest Setup. The selected station metadata identifies the active sensor used for live wind and observation updates.

Where it usually appears

  • Connect the WeatherFlow account in myTempest Setup.
  • Choose the desired station when prompted.
  • myTempest then selects the active weather sensor automatically.

Questions people ask

Is Device ID required?

No. myTempest discovers it automatically for an authorized Tempest station.

Can I use myTempest without a Device ID?

Yes. No Device ID is entered in the current setup flow.