Use an outside air temperature sensor instead of weather

[RubenKelevra]

I like to use a real sensor instead of a calculated forecast value for the outside temperature... is it possible to implement that as an optional way additionally to the weather entity?

It would also allow the system to know the outside temperature even if the internet connection fails, which is kind of important if you think about power/telephone line/internet outages in storms.

Would the custom component work even if the weather entity is malfunctioning?

[KartoffelToby]

i'll keep it as easy as possible for the user, but yes the weather should be optional.

if you have a basic config example for a HA history sensor entity with a temperature sensor like the xiaomi i'll implement it.