AcuRite to retire legacy app amid shift to subscription model and new cloud architecture
The My AcuRite application will cease operations on 30 May 2026, requiring users to transition to AcuRite NOW, which introduces a subscription fee for Weather Underground data sharing and lacks several legacy features.
IoT manufacturer AcuRite has confirmed that its legacy My AcuRite application for iOS and Android will cease operations on 30 May 2026. The company stated that the older application relies on obsolete technology that is no longer sustainable to maintain. Users are required to migrate to AcuRite NOW, a platform released in June 2025, to continue controlling their smart weather-monitoring devices. The transition has drawn criticism from long-term users, as the new application lacks certain features present in the predecessor, such as the ability to rename multiple sensors or display decimal temperatures.
AcuRite is also retiring the web-based dashboard associated with the legacy system, though a new web dashboard for AcuRite NOW is planned. The company’s vice president of product development, Jeff Bovee, cited the need for modern cloud services, improved security, and long-term supportability as the primary drivers for the change. Bovee explained that maintaining the legacy app required ongoing hosting, monitoring, and security support as operating systems and cloud services evolved.
The new platform, built on a newer cloud-connected architecture, is described by Bovee as a broader, connected-device platform rather than a limited weather-station cloud dashboard. It supports integration with Tuya’s SmartLife IoT ecosystem for third-party smart gadgets and offers mobile-first development capabilities. However, the transition has not been seamless for all users, with online complaints highlighting that the new app is not yet on par with the legacy version.
A significant point of contention is the introduction of a subscription fee for sharing data with Weather Underground, a service previously offered for free. Bovee stated that AcuRite NOW provides better support for this data sharing, but the move has been viewed by some customers as an unfair shift in pricing for a feature they had previously accessed without charge. The company originally communicated a closure date of 15 May 2026, which was later pushed back to 30 May 2026.
AcuRite acknowledged the frustration among its user base but emphasised that the move was necessary to ensure the long-term viability of its smart devices. Bovee expressed hope that the new app would not lead to long-time users abandoning their devices, noting that the company had invested significantly to bring legacy weather stations to the new platform. The company is currently working on adding some of the missing features to AcuRite NOW as it seeks to rebuild user confidence.
