How to Use Weather in Home Automations: Tempest Weather System Review

[@michaelsleen]

Let me know how you’re using a personal weather system in your smart home automations. 👉 Click here to see my smart home gear: tinyurl.com/fvn5rna8

[@PedroLiberal]

I have a Bresser 7-in-1 weather center for similar reasons as you.

[@michaelsleen]

That's a nice looking weather station!

[@dmiller9786]

Ecowitt wittboy is a better value. It also includes a backup battery in the design for low solar winter periods.

[@michaelsleen]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bluelinewall640]

I have my Tempest and Rachio on order. I never thought about using it for my lights. Smart. Cheers

[@richardmoss3057]

What actual light value are you using to determine when to turn on the lights?

[@michaelsleen]

For my environment, the automation is triggered when the illuminance sensor on the Tempest is below 550. Thanks for watching!

[@sygad1]

a follow up video showing the automations would be useful

[@michaelsleen]

One of my hopes is to release a written article for each tutorial, which can cover more of the detail, such as the automation configurations. Thanks for the feedback!

[@DethpickleDave]

Re: wind. That's not really an open area there in between the houses. You'd want to stick it above your entire house to get the actual wind speed - though, given what you want it for just seeing the breeze at the level of your lawn probably fits your need nicely. I've had the Tempest through it's previous models (back when it was the Sky sensor and before it was solar). They tend to last a good 3-5 years with very good warranty and post-warranty support. I like the Tempest a lot. Nice video - subscribed!

[@michaelsleen]

Thanks for the tip, and for the sub! I debated installing it on the roof for the most accurate wind readings. But that would have made the install and future troubleshooting more challenging.

[@ian.ketterer]

I’ve also had my Tempest for close to two years along with being integrated with my Racchio; I hadn’t thought about using it to trigger my outdoor lights, so thanks for that idea…😎

[@michaelsleen]

Glad it was helpful!