Question 1

How to install simple weather card without HACS?

Accepted Answer

Download the bundle file from the latest GitHub release, place it in your config/www directory, and add a resource reference in ui-lovelace.yaml, as outlined in the manual install steps. This method requires familiarity with Home Assistant's file structure.

Question 2

Simple weather card vs default Home Assistant weather card: which is better?

Accepted Answer

Simple Weather Card offers superior customization and Material Design aesthetics, while the default card is simpler and integrated out-of-the-box. Choose Simple Weather Card for visual appeal and flexibility, or the default for minimal setup and compatibility.

Question 3

How to change the background color in simple weather card?

Accepted Answer

Use the backdrop option in the configuration; set it to true for default colors, or specify custom day and night colors in a backdrop object, as demonstrated in the custom backdrop example with hex codes or CSS variables.

Question 4

Can I use custom icons with simple weather card?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't mention custom icon support; it likely relies on standard Home Assistant weather icons. For custom icons, you may need to modify the source code or consider alternative cards with icon customization features.

Question 5

Why is my simple weather card not working after an update?

Accepted Answer

Ensure you've replaced the bundle file and updated the version number in the resource URL to bypass browser cache. Also, verify javascript_version is set to latest in configuration.yaml and clear the cache manually if issues persist.

Question 6

How to add a tap action to navigate to another dashboard?

Accepted Answer

Configure tap_action in the card options with action: navigate and specify the navigation_path, such as '/lovelace/0/', based on the action object options table. This allows seamless navigation within Home Assistant.

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