# Tempest Weather

> Guaranteed better local weather forecast. For use with a Tempest sensor device.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.weatherflow.smartweather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.weatherflow.smartweather)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.weatherflow.smartweather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WeatherFlow
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 104,444
- **Rating:** 4.31 / 5 (702 ratings)
- **Version:** v5.10.18
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-20
- **First published:** 2017-10-06
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weatherflow.smartweather)
- **Website:** [https://www.weatherflow.com/](https://www.weatherflow.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://got.wf/privacy](http://got.wf/privacy)

## Description

Tempest Weather is a sophisticated Chrome extension designed to work seamlessly with the Tempest sensor device, providing users with ultra-precise local weather forecasts and real-time environmental data. Featuring an easy setup process, the app integrates with your home WiFi to deliver instant updates including temperature, humidity, wind, UV, barometric pressures, and lightning detection within a 40 km range.

Beyond just forecasts, Tempest Weather offers 10-day outlooks, historical weather graphs, and smart alerts for rain onset and lightning storms, making it an essential tool for weather enthusiasts and everyday users alike. Its compatibility with smart home systems like Google Assistant, Alexa, Siri, Rachio, and IFTTT allows for seamless automation to optimize energy, water use, and home safety. Featuring WeatherFlow-Tempest's patented Nearcast Technology™, it ensures highly accurate forecasts tailored to your precise location. Additionally, its open API supports third-party integrations, making Tempest Weather a customizable, reliable, and advanced weather system solution.

## Rankings

- #217,369 — Overall
- #167 — Weather (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.weatherflow.smartweather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the Tempest Weather app for its easy setup, reliable real-time data, and responsive customer support. However, multiple reviews mention inaccurate rain and wind readings, UI problems like poor navigation and widget scaling, and a lack of key features such as radar and detailed forecasts. Integration with smart home systems is limited or inconsistent. Despite some performance issues and clunky design elements, the app remains informative and beneficial when paired with the Tempest Weather Station.

### Pros

- Easy setup and installation of the Tempest Weather Station with the app.
- Accurate and real-time weather data from the weather station.
- Helpful customer service that responds promptly and replaces faulty hardware.
- Integration with platforms like Home Assistant and Weather Underground.
- Informative app with useful charts and historical weather data.

### Cons

- Inaccurate or inconsistent readings, especially for rain gauge and wind speed.
- UI/UX issues including non-intuitive navigation, poor widget scaling, and outdated or clunky interface design.
- Lack of some desired features such as radar, detailed rainfall/snow amounts, wind speeds in forecasts, and customizable interface colors.
- Integration features like SmartThings promised but not fully implemented; Google Assistant integration lost and not restored.
- Some app performance issues like slow updates, occasional hanging, and limited display customization, especially on tablets.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.weatherflow.smartweather)