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🚀 Major Usability & Customization Update

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@github-actions github-actions released this 21 Aug 12:04

This first feature release brings big improvements to the Radar Card, making it more flexible, customizable, and easier to use.

New Features

  • Configurable Legend

    • Show a legend mapping entity colors to their names.
    • Position it at the bottom, left, or right.
    • Optionally display the distance of each entity.
    • Click a legend item to highlight the corresponding dot on the radar with a pulsing animation.
  • Grid Distance Labels

    • Concentric circles can now show distance markers.
    • Smart formatting automatically switches between km/mi and m/ft to keep things clear and uncluttered.
  • Custom Radar Center

    • Override the radar’s center with your own latitude/longitude, instead of always using Home Assistant’s default location.
  • Drag-and-Drop Sorting

    • Reorder entities directly in the card editor for a smoother configuration workflow.
  • Entity Sub-Editor

    • Edit an entity’s name and color in a dedicated view (via the pencil icon).

UI & Experience Enhancements

  • Polished visuals with improved styling and animations.
  • Better visual feedback for drag-and-drop.
  • Clearer documentation and visual editor updates for all new options.

Fixes & Improvements

  • Fixed pulsing animation to correctly scale the radar dot.
  • Improved consistency in distance formatting.
  • Refactored and expanded tests for better reliability and coverage.

This update makes the Radar Card more interactive, customizable, and user-friendly — perfect for tailoring it to your setup.