Oregon Scientific is one of the best-known names in home weather stations, famous for stylish consoles that combined weather data, clocks and forecast icons. Most of its classic stations are now discontinued, so this page focuses on what owners and buyers need to know today: which models are still around, how to keep them working, and what to choose when it is time to replace one.
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Oregon Scientific in 2026: What Owners and Buyers Need to Know
Most brand pages only describe the products. If you own an Oregon Scientific station, or are thinking of buying one second-hand, the questions that matter now are about availability, support and keeping old sensors working.
| Question | What we found | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Are the stations still sold new? | Specialist retailers list many well-known models as discontinued, including the WMR500, WMR200, WMR89 and WMR86. | Expect mostly old stock and second-hand units. Check that spare sensors are still available before you buy. |
| Does the WMR500 app still work? | The WMR500 was sold as a connected station that sends data through Oregon Scientific's servers to a phone app. Owners report that the account servers stopped working, so the app cannot sign in. | Do not buy a WMR500 for its app features. The console display itself does not depend on the app. |
| Is support easy to reach? | Owner reviews in 2024 and 2025 describe support as hard or impossible to contact. Manuals are still offered through the official Oregon Scientific store. | Download the manual for your model now and keep a copy. |
| Can old sensors still be used? | Oregon Scientific outdoor sensors transmit on 433.92 MHz using the brand's own protocol (versions 2.1 and 3.0). The free, open-source decoder rtl_433 and RFXCOM receivers can read sensors such as the THGR810, THGN132N, PCR800 rain gauge and WTGR800 wind sensor. | With a cheap USB radio receiver and rtl_433, a working sensor can feed Home Assistant or Weather Underground even if the console or app is gone. |
Buying advice: an Oregon Scientific station still makes sense if you find a complete, working unit at a low price and only need the console display. If you want app access, online data sharing or easy spare parts, a brand with current support is the safer choice: see our 5 best home weather stations.
Company background: Oregon Scientific was founded in 1989 in Portland, Oregon, and became a fully owned subsidiary of the Hong Kong based IDT group in 1997.
Sources: Oregon Scientific company history · Weather Shop UK: WMR500 discontinued · Owner reviews on Trustpilot · rtl_433 (open-source 433 MHz decoder)
The Oregon Scientific Stations Owners Still Use
Many Oregon Scientific stations are still running today. These are the models and sensors owners ask about most:
| Model | What it is | Status |
|---|---|---|
| WMR500 | Connected station that sent data to a phone app via Oregon Scientific's servers | Discontinued; owners report the app can no longer sign in |
| WMR200 | Full station with wind, rain, temperature and humidity and PC connection | Discontinued; mostly second-hand |
| WMR89 / WMR86 | Complete wireless stations with a console display | Discontinued; mostly old stock or second-hand |
| Sensors THGR810, THGN132N, PCR800, WTGR800 | Temperature/humidity, rain and wind sensors on 433.92 MHz | Still readable with rtl_433 or RFXCOM receivers |
Keeping an Old Oregon Scientific Station Running
- Download your manual now. Manuals are still offered on the official Oregon Scientific store. Save a copy in case the page disappears.
- Lost connection with a sensor? Most problems are batteries or pairing. Replace the batteries in the sensor and the console, then follow the sensor search (pairing) steps in the manual for your model. Our general weather station troubleshooting guide covers range, interference and placement.
- Want your data online or in a smart home? A working outdoor sensor can feed Home Assistant or Weather Underground through a USB radio receiver and the free rtl_433 decoder, without the original app.
- Buying second-hand? Only buy a complete, tested set (console plus all sensors), because replacement sensors are getting hard to find.
Looking for a Replacement With Current Support?
If your Oregon Scientific station has stopped working, or you want app access and spare parts, these stations from brands with active support are the closest matches. Each links to our full review.
La Crosse S77925
Color display, 24-hour pressure graph and atomic clock. No Wi-Fi or app needed, like most Oregon Scientific consoles.
Check price on Amazon Read our review →Ambient Weather WS-2902C
Wind, rain, UV and solar with a color console and Wi-Fi to Weather Underground. What the WMR500 promised, with working online features.
Check price on Amazon Read our review →Davis Vantage Vue
A compact, rugged station from a brand that still sells spare parts, for owners who are tired of replacing stations.
Check price on Amazon Read our review →Comparing more options? See our 5 best home weather stations and the complete home weather station buying guide. Still want an original Oregon Scientific? See what is available on Amazon (mostly older stock and third-party sellers, so check the seller and what is included).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oregon Scientific still making weather stations?
Specialist retailers list most well-known models, such as the WMR500, WMR200, WMR89 and WMR86, as discontinued. What you find for sale today is mostly old stock or second-hand.
Does the WMR500 app still work?
Owners report that the account servers stopped working, so the app cannot sign in. The console display works without the app.
Can I use Oregon Scientific sensors with Home Assistant?
Yes, in many cases. The sensors transmit on 433.92 MHz with the brand's own protocol, which the open-source rtl_433 decoder and RFXCOM receivers can read.
Where can I find an Oregon Scientific manual?
On the user manuals page of the official Oregon Scientific store. Download the manual for your model and keep a copy.
