Hi @thermostatique,
this integration retrieves via API the data from the Weather Flow cloud, where it goes from each Tempest online station (both generations). It stores this data in CCU local variables that can then be used for other Homematic programs.
E.g. I use the actual outdoor light level to control lighting (incl. auto-controlled PIR) or roller shutters, you can use the wind data for awnings and outdoor blinds. Rain information can be used to control a robotic mower if you integrate it into the HM as well. And extreme solar radiation, UV intensity and outdoor temperature can again control roller blinds, awnings and shutters. Simply in the CCU it is possible to have regularly updated information about the weather outside.
There is also the possibility to pull data directly from the weather station hub (via UDP) which is off-line. But there are some missing data that are calculated on the cloud side. This can of course only be used in the same LAN where the weather station is. Remotely only via the cloud.
I've been using Tempest first generation since 2017, and the new Tempest since last year, there has never been a WF cloud outage in that time.
In addition to the new generation Tempest at home, I also load weather data into my CCU from a remote weather station (Tempest 1st gen) at my mountain weekend house.
The integration is identical for both generations of Weather Flow - Tempest weather station, it works reliably and without problems.
Petr
thermostatique hat geschrieben: ↑01.03.2022, 22:34
Hello,
I am interested to buy this Tempest weather station as well.
However I would like to know if I can easily interface it with my other Homematic devices.
Could you give me some feedback if this is working well ?
And if I understand correctly, you are requesting the data from the internet, not directly from the device ?
Thanks a lot