From 3581aa71bbea3d1ec1f4dd2c3ae4546090ae9539 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aaron Bach Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:03:01 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Add UV protection window docs for OpenUV (#18911) --- source/_integrations/openuv.markdown | 24 +++++++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/_integrations/openuv.markdown b/source/_integrations/openuv.markdown index f52eeb77d00..50765a0e7bb 100644 --- a/source/_integrations/openuv.markdown +++ b/source/_integrations/openuv.markdown @@ -18,6 +18,12 @@ ha_platforms: The `openuv` integration displays UV and Ozone data from [openuv.io](https://www.openuv.io/). +
+The guidelines within this documentation constitute estimates and are intended to help +informed decision making. They should not replace analysis, advice or diagnosis from a +trained medical professional. +
+ ## Generating an API Key To generate an API key, @@ -47,7 +53,17 @@ the `update_protection_data` services). | Current UV Index | Sensor | UV Index (numerical value) | | Current UV Level | Sensor | UV Level (as literal) | | Max UV Index | Sensor | max UV Index for the day (at solar noon) | -| Protection Window | Binary Sensor | 'On' when protection window is needed | +| Protection Window | Binary Sensor | whether sunblock protection should be used | + +### Protection Window + +The Protection Window binary sensor will be `on` when sunblock protection should be used. + +By default, this occurs anytime the UV index is above 3.5. This behavior can be +configured via the config entry options within the UI. Two parameters are given: + +* `Starting UV index for the protection window`: the UV index that, when passed, indicates protection should be utilized +* `Ending UV index for the protection window`: the UV index that, when passed, indicates protection is no longer required ### The Fitzpatrick Scale @@ -55,12 +71,6 @@ The approximate number of minutes of a particular skin type can be exposed to the sun before burning/tanning starts is based on the [Fitzpatrick scale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fitzpatrick_scale). -
-The above guidelines constitute estimates and are intended to help informed -decision making. They should not replace analysis, advice or diagnosis from a -trained medical professional. -
- OpenUV integration provide sensors for safe exposure time (in minutes) based on skin type: - Skin Type 1 Safe Exposure Time