As a frequent traveler, I’ve always wanted my smart home to adapt to my current location, especially for weather updates. I decided to set up a system where my openHAB instance could dynamically update weather information based on where I am.
Initially, I thought of using a CalDav binding linked to my travel calendar, but unfortunately, that didn’t work as expected. So, I switched gears and considered creating a dropdown menu in my sitemap to manually select my location.
The challenge was figuring out how to update the coordinates in the weather binding’s configuration file when a new location is selected. After some research and trial and error, I found that using a rule to update the configuration file dynamically was the way to go.
Here’s what I did: I created a list of predefined locations with their respective coordinates. When I select a location from the dropdown, a rule triggers and updates the weather binding’s configuration. The next time the binding pulls data, it uses the new coordinates.
This setup has been a lifesaver during my travels. It’s not just about the weather—it’s about having my entire smart home ecosystem adapt to my current location seamlessly. I can now check the weather at my destination without manually updating anything, and it’s integrated perfectly with my routines and dashboards.
If anyone has tips on improving this setup or alternative methods, I’d love to hear them! Happy automating! 