Plugin Name

homebridge-weather-noaa

Link To GitHub Repo

https://github.com/Phirtue/homebridge-weather-noaa

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The plugin does not offer the same nor less functionality than that of any existing verified plugin.

🟢 Yes

The plugin successfully installs and does not start unless it is configured.

🟢 Yes

The plugin does not require the user to run Homebridge in a TTY or with non-standard startup parameters, even for initial configuration.

🟢 Yes

The plugin does not contain any analytics or calls that enable you to track the user.

🟢 Yes

If the plugin needs to write files to disk (cache, keys, etc.), it stores them inside the Homebridge storage directory.

🟢 Yes

The plugin does not throw unhandled exceptions, the plugin must catch and log its own errors.

🟢 Yes

More Information

Hello, this is my first Homebridge plugin!

Based on https://github.com/homebridge/homebridge-plugin-template

It appeared all the current weather sensor plugins required a API key/account (e.g. OpenWeatherMap, WeatherUngerground, etc). This plugin creates a temperature and humidity sensor based on longitude/latitude or manual/optional NOAA weather station ID. This is great for Homebridge users in the United States as they can get free weather readings (temperature and humidity) without needing a custom API key or account for a 3rd party weather reporting service. It updates every 5-15 minutes.

I'm new to coding, but using this as an opportunity to learn. Appreciate patient and calm feedback to improve :)

Thanks,
-Phirtue