Meteo.lt Weather Integration

S.C.O.R.E. → Convenience → DeviceControl

Overview

The Meteo.lt integration provides accurate regional weather forecasts specifically for Lithuania, allowing homeowners to make informed decisions about their outdoor activities. By leveraging real-time meteorological data from the Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, users can stay updated on weather conditions and plan accordingly.

Benefits

• Receive timely weather updates to plan outdoor activities effectively.
• Automate home systems based on weather forecasts, such as irrigation or heating.
• Enhance safety by preparing for adverse weather conditions.

Intent

This capability aims to provide users with reliable weather information for their specific location in Lithuania. The outcome is improved planning and preparation for daily activities based on accurate weather forecasts.

Preconditions

• Home Assistant must be installed and configured.
• Meteo.lt integration must be set up within Home Assistant.
• User's location must be specified for accurate forecasts.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: ESPHome.
• Device installed and reachable: Outdoor Sun Shades.

Actors

• Homeowner checking the weather for outdoor plans
• Family members planning weekend activities
• Elderly parent needing to avoid bad weather

Trigger

The capability is triggered by a scheduled time or a manual request for current weather updates.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[User Request for Weather] -->|check| B{Is Update Needed?}
    B -->|Yes| C[Fetch Weather Data]
    C --> D[Update User with Forecast]
    B -->|No| E[Exit]

Workflow Description

1. User Requests Weather Update

The homeowner initiates a request for the current weather forecast through Home Assistant.

2. Check If Update is Needed

The system checks if the user has requested a new update since the last forecast.

3. Fetch Weather Data

If an update is needed, the system fetches the latest weather data from the Meteo.lt integration.

4. Update User with Forecast

The homeowner receives a notification or update with the current weather forecast.

5. Automate Home Systems

Based on the forecast, the system may automate actions such as adjusting heating or irrigation settings.

Postconditions

Users receive the latest weather information, allowing them to adjust their plans and home systems accordingly.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate with smart home devices to automate responses to weather changes.
• Provide alerts for severe weather conditions.
• Offer historical weather data for analysis and planning.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

• 2026.1: Home is where the dashboard is ?? – Home Assistant (homeassistant)