Free software for all major platforms — Windows, macOS, Linux, Android. ASCOM drivers, INDIGO and INDI support, third-party integrations and firmware updates.
Free Windows applications for operating and monitoring your CloudWatcher.
The new CloudWatcher Windows application — the future replacement for the classic AAGCW software. Currently in active development; some features may not yet be available. We recommend testing it alongside the classic app.
The proven, full-featured Windows application for CloudWatcher. Includes all data displays, safety monitoring configuration, relay control and compatibility with major observatory automation software. Actively maintained since 2008.
One driver for all three CloudWatcher family devices — connects via HTTP or file protocol.
Unified ASCOM driver for CloudWatcher, SOLO and PocketCW2. Supports both the Observing Conditions and Safety Monitor interfaces. Connects to the device via HTTP (network) or file protocol (local). Compatible with all major observatory automation programs that support ASCOM.
Compatible automation software: Voyager · PRiSM · MaximDL · ACP · CCDCommander · CCDAutopilot · Maxpilote — and any other software with ASCOM Observing Conditions or Safety Monitor support.
Full support for the major open-source astronomy frameworks — and an Android widget for remote monitoring.
The CloudWatcher is fully supported within the INDIGO astronomy framework — the modern, network-oriented ASCOM replacement for Linux and macOS. Use it alongside INDIGO-compatible capture and automation software on any platform.
Native weather driver for the INDI Library ecosystem. Provides CloudWatcher data to any INDI-compatible planetarium or observatory automation software on Linux, macOS and Raspberry Pi.
Display live CloudWatcher readings directly on your Android home screen. Ideal for monitoring observatory conditions from a smartphone or tablet — useful for CloudWatcher and SOLO users.
Free plugins and tools built by the community to extend CloudWatcher integration with popular software.
Free weather plugin for Software Bisque's TheSkyX Pro. Integrates CloudWatcher readings directly into TheSkyX for automated safety and sky quality monitoring.
The same TheSkyX Pro integration adapted for the SOLO CloudWatcher. Courtesy of RTI-Zone.
Display live CloudWatcher data on your WordPress astronomy website. Shows sky conditions, cloud cover and weather readings in a configurable widget. Free from ASG Astronomy.
Fine-tune the K-factor calibration of your CloudWatcher for your specific location and conditions. This tool helps you get the most accurate cloud detection results. Free, web-based utility.
For CloudWatcher units that have been upgraded with a sky-quality grade light sensor and optional atmospheric pressure and humidity sensors.
Required for user-upgraded units equipped with the sky-quality grade light sensor. Enables sky quality readings (mpsas) and activates support for the optional atmospheric pressure and relative humidity sensor. Only install if you have performed this hardware upgrade.
Originally used to combine CloudWatcher data with readings from a standard weather station (Virtual Weather Station, Weather Display, or Cumulus). Now redundant as the CloudWatcher measures wind speed and humidity natively. Provided as-is, no longer updated.
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